Writing from the Heart with Brian
Think, Laugh, & Cry Each Day
When I was bored as a young kid, I used to lie in the grass and look up in the sky. I would look at the clouds and the crazy shapes they would make, squinting and imagining an elephant with a long trunk or a duck floating on a lazy river of blue. In reality... Continue Reading →
I work from a small back office in my home most days, so when I get a chance to get out now and again, I find that I take notice of my surroundings. When you add in some recent travel, I’ve definitely taken notice of my surroundings, especially office space and waiting areas. For example,... Continue Reading →
I love great movie lines. Yes, I love them for all the reasons that everyone else loves them. They make me laugh, smile, or cry — sometimes all at the same time. I love everything about them. Oh, sometimes we remember the lines wrong. In the classic scene from Casablanca, Ingrid Bergman leans on the... Continue Reading →
I squirm in my seat. My boss sits across from me stern-faced. I try to cut the tension by asking about his weekend, but he ignores my question and immediately gets down to business. We're meeting to review my performance for the past year. He has a legal pad in front of him and he... Continue Reading →
I'm a simple man. I'm as practical and down-to-earth as they come. I prefer logic and reason over hunches. Give me a choice and I'll choose clarity and what I can see, touch, and taste, over the inferred and the innuendo; the Evening News over TV tabloid shows; and The Godfather and it's epic story... Continue Reading →
I have to vent. I love sports. I love the competition and the thrill of victory. I love watching a group of individuals come together to work hard and to achieve a greater goal. Nothing else teaches life lessons and brings us together like sports and extracurricular activities. At high school graduation time, though, I... Continue Reading →
I finished up my meeting and let out a deep breath. I had a light meeting day for once and could go out and grab a bite to eat. I wouldn't have to grab a yogurt and eat on the run. I could sit down for once and enjoy my lunch. As soon as I... Continue Reading →
I pulled up to a stop sign in my neighborhood a few weeks ago and noticed a teenager walking on the sidewalk. The boy looked sad. He had his head down and looked like he wanted to be somewhere else. I only happened to notice the boy because the local high school was letting out... Continue Reading →
My wife surprised me the other day by taking me out for dinner. What's the phrase? Burning the candle at both ends? Well, the past month of so, I’ve been the burning candle in so many different directions that I melted the whole darned candle. I hadn't really been taking care of myself and it... Continue Reading →
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