Writing from the Heart with Brian
Think, Laugh, & Cry Each Day
For me, the beauty of Easter is the simplicity. When I think of the Easter Story, I can't help but focus on Jesus Christ’s sacrifice for us, rebirth, and renewed focus on love and joy — when none existed. What about you, what sticks out for you? Wishing you all the best this Easter. Image... Continue Reading →
My kids were crushed. We had loaded everyone into the car, they were all pretty young at the time, and we were going to spend the day at an amusement park near us, but on the drive, it started raining. My wife and I had been in such a hurry that neither of us had... Continue Reading →
My wife and I were out on a recent Saturday, and she wanted to make a quick pit stop at Target. I can't even tell you now what we were shopping for, dog food perhaps? Maybe toilet paper? Whatever it was, it wasn't the sexiest of products. I gave my wife a questioning look, but... Continue Reading →
When the job interview was over, I shut my laptop, closed my eyes, and considered how it went. On the plus side, I had done a good job of selling myself and how I could help the company. I shook my head though thinking about how I had responded to one question in particular. The... Continue Reading →
I couldn’t believe I had lost. I was devastated. I threw the baseball card at my brother. When he looked up smiling, I broke out into tears and ran to our bedroom. “Little brat, go cry to mommy," he yelled after me. My brother’s reaction was probably a little harsh, but I deserved it. When... Continue Reading →
I’ve been thinking about some of the things you can accomplish in 14 minutes. I can go for a brisk mile walk. I can read a chapter in my book. I can watch the opening scenes of The Godfather, where Vito Corleone listens to requests from friends and neighbors, who've come to celebrate his daughter Connie's... Continue Reading →
I’m usually the fool in my family — the challenge with living with four incredibly smart and passionate people — but one year I was determined to change things. My youngest son had been a little flip with my wife and I on submitting an excuse for a school absence. He wasn’t disrespectful, but at... Continue Reading →
Writing from the Heart with Brian 
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