Writing from the Heart with Brian
Think, Laugh, & Cry Each Day
I’m shaking my head. You fall asleep in a meeting at work and wake up loaded down with a ton of extra tasks. You miss your turn and it takes an extra 15 minutes to backtrack. Without putting much thought to it, you raise your hand to volunteer to help with a weekend project and... Continue Reading →
Stepping outside into the vibrant reds and golds this past weekend was a great reminder that nature is the greatest show on Earth—and why an old Bette Midler song hit so close to home.
Two people can experience the exact same empty seat—one sees routine probability, and the other sees a personalized blessing. For me? I prefer to say thank you.
A trip to the mailbox turned into a journey through a space-time continuum. Flipping through a surprise Christmas catalog brought back vivid memories of Thanksgiving turkey, my dad at the kitchen table, and studying the 5-pound Sears Wish Book. A brief, wonderful detour to Neverland. Who's with me?
(A version of this story appeared on The Heart of The Matter on December 15, 2023.) My wife and I rolled over at the same time. Our baby daughter was crying from her room. We were both tired, but I offered to go get her. You would have thought I told my wife that she... Continue Reading →
From a late-night work project to a handwritten note, the instincts to anticipate what people need didn't start with me. A birthday tribute to the woman who modeled effort and empathy every day.
Does anyone still use a pay phone? A late-night airport delay revealed that old-school tech, paper maps, and physical print aren't nearly as dead as we think. Here are 5 relics that are still alive and kicking.
I had been saving up my last two pieces of candy. I was going to enjoy them. When recess came, though, I gave one to a kid in my class. He was supposed to be my friend, and sharing seemed like the nice thing to do. Later that afternoon, I stuttered while reading aloud. I... Continue Reading →
A casual summer trip to a craft shop took an unexpected turn when a simple quote stopped me in my tracks—and delivered a timeless reminder about the enduring power of truth.
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