Writing from the Heart with Brian
Think, Laugh, & Cry Each Day
Fifteen years ago, I would open the front door to my house after a long day of work and Nittany, our Lhasa Apsa - Bichon Frise puppy, would greet me. Her tail would wag a mile a minute and she would race around my feet. Her eyes would be bright with joy and excitement. Within... Continue Reading →
I tried to be Mr. Cool. Two weekends ago, my wife and I went out to dinner with my brother- and sister-in-law. It was a wonderful dinner with great food and conversation. As we left the restaurant, I knew the sidewalk would be slick. The falling snow had been replaced by an icy sleet. Still,... Continue Reading →
We're hitting a milestone today. You won't find it mentioned on the news or on any website. You won't find any other bloggers writing about it either. The milestone: The end of February and winter soon saying goodbye! Photo by Trang Pham on Pexels.com Oh, yes, a big milestone. We don't have long now until... Continue Reading →
New York Times Best Selling Author Stephen King is known for his horror novels that scare the bejesus out of us and give us nightmares. He's an expert in fear and the unknown. Instead of fear, though, I love his thoughts on another human experience: laughter. He wrote that "You can’t deny laughter; when it... 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, February 16 - 22: What I'm grateful for: —Let's do the twist! Scientists have known for decades that Loggerhead Sea Turtles utilize... Continue Reading →
When I was a kid, my mother was a treasure-trove of folksy sayings. When I failed to make the varsity basketball team, she told me to "stop crying over spilled milk. When I was chomping at the bit for Christmas morning, she told me to "hold my horses." Some of her sayings and colloquialisms came... Continue Reading →
Johnny was smart as a whip. You'd mention that you were having problems with an important client. He'd pull some movie or pop culture reference out of thin air. "You're gonna need a bigger boat" to solve that problem, he would say stealing the line from the 1975 film, Jaws. He had an encyclopedia for... 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, February 9 - 15: What I'm grateful for: —Sweethearts. The National Confectioners Association says a whopping 92% of people prefer... Continue Reading →
When I was in college, a friend of mine worked part time as an assistant at the local FM radio station. The job title sounded impressive, but in reality it left a lot to be desired. He was a glorified gopher who covered the front desk and ran for coffee. On the rare occasions he... Continue Reading →
Writing from the Heart with Brian 
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