Writing from the Heart with Brian
Think, Laugh, & Cry Each Day
You don't hear the names Ezell Blair, Jr., Franklin McCain, Joseph McNeil, and David Richmond mentioned much today. And that's a shame. The four men played a huge role in American history. Their names should flow off the tip of our tongues. Their accomplishments sure are worthy of it. I know I'll be thinking about... Continue Reading →
I moved ahead two small steps. The long line of mourners wormed its way across and then back to the front doors of the church. The line was moving, but progress was slow. Last summer, I stood with fifty to sixty other people in line in an old church. I was at a funeral to... Continue Reading →
I’m a simple guy. I tend to watch a lot of sports. I find that sports helps deal with a crazy world that often has a lot of bumps and bruises. For example, I’ve written in the past how I feel that the National Football League (American football for the uninitiated) is a lot like... Continue Reading →
The world can be a crazy place. Some times it helps to step back, close your eyes, and list out a few of the things you’re grateful for. Here’s what I’m grateful for this week, January 19-24: What I'm grateful for: —Hot chocolate. Temperatures this week dipped at night to the low teens and even... Continue Reading →
I yawned. Human Resources sent out a note to every manager in the division letting us know where our team stood in the company's required training. I knew that I was behind so I set out to take the required classes and be a good example for my team. Nothing like a little warning note... Continue Reading →
Two couples live next door to each on a cul-de-sac on a peaceful suburban street. They're friendly and everyone waves to each other as they come and go. They've each been married for twenty-some years and have two kids, a boy and a girl. One house has a Golden Retriever, the other a Labrador Retriever.... Continue Reading →
My voice croaked. It wasn't a quiet sour-note hidden by the angelic voices of my classmates. No, it was a loud mid-sentence clunker that was there for everyone to hear. I've never had much of a singing voice. My stutter as a kid certainly played a part. I've just never been able to control my... Continue Reading →
The world can be a crazy place. Some times it helps to step back, close your eyes, and list out a few of the things you’re grateful for. Here’s what I’m grateful for the week of January 12-18: What I'm grateful for: —Life in the fast lane. Last weekend, we dropped our daughter off at... Continue Reading →
Life really is like a spinning top — a child's toy that spins upright, then as it loses energy, starts to wobble with increasing amplitude before finally tipping over and rolling on its side. Where it lands nobody knows. Image by Pexels. Say what? Prior to Christmas break, I put in a couple of long... Continue Reading →
Writing from the Heart with Brian 
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