Think, Laugh, & Cry Each Day
A friend wished me well the other day and told me to keep the faith. When I hung up the phone, I found myself thinking about my friend's comment. What does keeping the faith even mean? Is it religious? Is it spiritual? Oh, I get the context of unwavering trust in God and to the... Continue Reading →
I have a bold prediction to make. The weather apps and television stations say differently, but I can tell you with 100 percent certainty that snow is coming over the next several days to the Northeast. And maybe everywhere else too -- even places that never get snow. Count on it. Trust me I know.... Continue Reading →
For better or worse, I'm back. I had a busy two week break. Here's what I learned (or was reminded) on my blogging vacation. --Life goes on. Good or bad, it goes on. You can’t stop time. --Life is simple. We make it complicated. Or is this just me? --Your worth isn't your output. You... Continue Reading →
I'm out to lunch. I'm on holiday. I'm traveling the world. I'm going on a getaway. I'm on vacay. I'm running from the law. I'm taking my ball and going home. I’m stopping to smell the roses. I'm going fishing. I'm taking a sabbatical. I’m going on a road trip. These are all different ways... Continue Reading →
The world can be a crazy place. Sometimes it helps to step back and list a few of the things you’re grateful for. I’m making it a habit each week to list three blessings. Here’s what I’m grateful for this week, December 21-27. What I'm grateful for: —Saying thank you. The chance to let family... Continue Reading →
The couple of days after Christmas in the U.S. are the tween days of all days. They're strange days. Here's why? --Are they still part of the holiday or are they work days? Many people have off, but not all. If you do have work, you have to fight the rough surf and waves to... Continue Reading →
Merry Christmas! "And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn."--Luke 2:7 --"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have... Continue Reading →
(Reposted from Dec. 25, 2015.) When I heard the song "Ave Maria" and a few others a few years ago, it inspired me to imagine in my own words what it must have been like to walk in Mary's shoes. Here’s my story from 2015. . . . My beautiful, beautiful baby boy rests peacefully... Continue Reading →
Hear ye, hear ye, we'll now have the airing of the Festivus grievances. If you ever watched the TV show Seinfeld, you know that today is Festivus -- created to fight the pressures and commercialism of Christmas. After the traditional dinner, participants express specific annoyances or disappointments with the others present. It's a moment of public critique.... Continue Reading →
Writing from the Heart with Brian 
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