Think, Laugh, & Cry Each Day
(A version of this story first appeared on April 5, 2023 on The Heart of The Matter.) I would sit at the small desk, my back hunched over the best I could manage, and I would write out a sentence or two onto the page. I would stop, look at what I had written, and... Continue Reading →
In the weeks leading up to America's 250th Anniversary, politicians on the right and left, glory hounds, and attention seekers have all had their say. They've bathed themselves in the U.S. flag. Heck, the big apparel companies have gotten into the game too. They've plastered the stars and stripes on everything imaginable — shirts with... Continue Reading →
I know I'm good, but I didn't realize that I had psychic powers. I wrote in April about how I was inspired by the deep friendship between tennis greats Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova. I didn't know at the time that Netflix was working on a new documentary on the two. The documentary Chris & Martina:... Continue Reading →
(A version of this story first appeared on March 22, 2023 on The Heart of the Matter.)When the pitcher dropped the ball, before picking it up and throwing to me, I knew the play at second base was going to be close. I prepped myself for the collision. The runner was much taller and bigger than... Continue Reading →
I pulled up to the gas station the other day and the sign read $4.19 a gallon. I have to admit, I wasn't sure whether to laugh, cry, or celebrate. The price of gas has been up, it’s been down, and frankly, I never really know what to expect anymore. It seems to fluctuate based... Continue Reading →
Historical legend is an interesting thing. I wrote a couple of weeks ago about how we don't actually know a lot about Betsy Ross, but traditional American lore has it that she created the first U.S. Flag. Check out my post - Betsy Ross and the Three Moochers (Why the Flag Has 5-Pointed Stars). Now, here... Continue Reading →
I'm just going to say it: I don't recover the way I used to. I'm rounding up all the likely suspects for questioning. My age, health, and mindset all come to mind. All three of them have their issues. I just know that I'm not the best at recovering like I was when I was... Continue Reading →
We celebrate Father's Day this Sunday. When I think about the day, more often than not, I get flooded with a surge of memories. It's not just one memory, but a lifetime of them. Most of them are happy. A few are sad. I think of my life as a father, I think of my... Continue Reading →
(A version of this story first appeared on March 1, 2023 on The Heart of The Matter.) My wife has a simple wall hanging that she picked up on sale from Target or TJ Maxx or some home goods store. I'm not good at guessing prices, but I can’t imagine that she paid much for... Continue Reading →
Writing from the Heart with Brian 
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