Writing from the Heart with Brian
Think, Laugh, & Cry Each Day
Some people jot down notes on large legal pads. Some use sticky notes. Lately I've been pulling out my phone and taking pictures of interesting quotes and memes that I want to return to later. They range from reminders about how much I love the beach to married life to fighting aging. My list tends... Continue Reading →
When my kids were in elementary school, they would spit out information faster than I could keep up. I remember one time my middle son explaining to me how the tectonic shift in the plates that make up the Earth's crust created the continents and map that we know today. I tried to respond, but... Continue Reading →
Rock giants, The Rolling Stones, can't always get what they want, but they try real hard and sometimes, well, they just might find, they get what they need. The group announced last week a North American 16-city tour that will be sponsored by AARP and will kick off on April 28. The tour will feature... Continue Reading →
When we think of great moments to remember, especially as parents, we tend to take imaginary snapshots of the smiles and laughs. I'm dating myself, but we used to call these events: Kodak Moments, the idea that there are certain moments in life that are so precious, they deserve to be captured and preserved forever.... Continue Reading →
With the Christmas season finally here, I think it's important to think about the reason for the season and the importance of giving with love. These are some of my favorite gift giving words of wisdom: "The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away." —Pablo Picasso ... Continue Reading →
I'm fascinated with the way we describe certain words in our culture. They often make a ton of sense, other times they get right to the point, and still other times they're scary as hell. For example, I learned today that according to the retail industry there's anywhere from seven to nine different buyer profiles... Continue Reading →
Here’s what I absolutely love about Thanksgiving. —1. The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has been an institution since the early 1920s. Oh, I'm not a fan of the commercialism, but I love watching the parade with my kids, commenting on our favorite floats and the balloons we look forward to seeing each year. —2. Family... Continue Reading →
When Thanksgiving comes around each year, I like to reflect on a story author Kurt Vonnegut, best known for the novels Cat's Cradle, Slaughterhouse-Five and Breakfast of Champions, used to tell frequently about his friend and fellow author, Joseph Heller. The two went to a party at a billionaire’s mansion in Shelter Island, New York.... Continue Reading →
Most people hate the sound of their own voice on audio recordings. I learned this several years ago when I was occasionally asked to line up guests for a podcast one of my former employers used to run. I would help out by approaching people to be on the podcast and mocking up questions that... Continue Reading →
Writing from the Heart with Brian 
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