Writing from the Heart with Brian
Think, Laugh, & Cry Each Day
When my dad was in his early forties, he had a major heart attack that damaged much of his heart. He was lucky to survive the attack and he later needed a quadruple heart bypass. The surgeon took an artery from my father's leg and inserted it in his heart, creating a new path for... Continue Reading →
It's always strange when the shoe gets turned on the other foot. I'm not sure this saying translates all over the world, but the idea is that you're negotiating with someone and something happens that reverses the situation, putting you in a tough spot. A few weeks ago, I posed a series of Mystery of... Continue Reading →
I’m dying. It's a sobering thought. Oh, I’m not dying today, nor tomorrow, nor the next day, at least as far as I know. I have nothing specifically wrong with me and I don’t know the specific date when I'm passing onto the next life, but I'm still dying. I don't mean to diminish the health... Continue Reading →
In line with my series last month on hope and optimism, I’m going to occasionally list out things that I’ve come across that give me hope. I’m thinking of making it a regular feature. We’ll see. Anyway, here’s ten things that bring me hope this week: Image by Wolfgang by Pexels. —People watching. Oh, we’re... Continue Reading →
A few years ago, I would occasionally run Mystery of Life questions about everyday things that made me pause and think about life’s ups and downs. It's been a while, but feels like no time like the present, to bring it back. My questions today aren't really Mystery of Life questions, but they still represent... Continue Reading →
I really should save this blog for October for Halloween, but I can't wait until then. When folks think of horror classics, they think of The Exorcist, IT, The Shining, or Halloween. Oh, I'm sure there are some old-timers who point to the Texas Chainsaw Massacre or even a psychological thriller like Psycho. I say... Continue Reading →
Two people start dating. They’re happy, they enjoy each other’s company. They introduce each other to their friends and family. Time goes by and it feels right and the guy gets down on one knee and proposes. They walk down the aisle, they say they're I do’s, they drink and dance at the reception. They mix... Continue Reading →
Sixty years ago today, on February 25, 1963, The Beatles released their first single, Please Please me in the United States. Many have come after them, but few have had the influence of the Beatles. Their music still has a sway and power over people of all ages. I can’t think of a better way... Continue Reading →
Six years ago, I wrote about my dream dinner party, the five people, living or dead, who I would invite to a special dinner. In my my story, "Party of six, you're table is ready," I walked through the various options and threw out some names of people who I thought might be interesting to... Continue Reading →
Writing from the Heart with Brian 
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