I've been busy the past couple of days coming up with the Ten Commandments of Brian. Best selling author and blogger Gretchen Rubin suggests that readers of her book, “The Happiness Project,” establish a list of personal commandments to be used as overarching principles and guiderails to help lead a happy life. Other philosophers, self help... Continue Reading →
Who needs an automagical button?
An IT consultant was helping a group of my coworkers and rather than giving a deep explanation on how a particular piece of software worked, he joked that it would “automagically” fix the specific issue we were discussing. I’ve never worked in IT, but I’ve heard sales people, consultants and project managers refer to automagical... Continue Reading →
The lessons I’ve learned from ‘opening a vein’
When I first got the idea for this blog and launched this site six months ago, I was looking for a way to release some of my creative energy and to get back into the habit of writing for enjoyment. I think I’ve found my outlet. This blog marks my 52nd post. Over the past... Continue Reading →
When I’m king of the world
Years ago I read Shakespeare’s King Henry IV for some stuffy English Literature class. I don’t remember much about the play, but I vaguely recall King Henry complaining about the challenges and responsibilities of being king, stating “Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.” Unlike King Henry, I would eagerly take on the challenges... Continue Reading →

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