Writing from the Heart with Brian
Think, Laugh, & Cry Each Day
The rain seemed to come down by the buckets. I was having one of those days. You know what I mean. There was nothing major wrong. I was fine. It just seemed like everything was working against me. I was running late. I was soaked from the rain. I hadn't had a chance to eat.... Continue Reading →
It's easy to leave the dreaming to the kids. We tell ourselves that we're past that now. We're adults. We have work. We've got bills to pay. A house or apartment to clean. We have to get the kids dinner at night. We have laundry to clean and fold. We've got commitments out the wazoo.... Continue Reading →
The world can be a crazy place. Sometimes it helps to step back and list a few of the things you’re grateful for. This year, I’m making it a habit to list three blessings each week. Here’s what I’m grateful for this week, March 9 – 15. What I'm grateful for: —Fake Summer. I waited... Continue Reading →
The world can be a crazy place. Sometimes it helps to step back and list a few of the things you’re grateful for. This year, I’m making it a habit to list three blessings each week. Here’s what I’m grateful for this week, March 2 – 8. What I'm grateful for: —Stillness. My wife wasn't... Continue Reading →
On Thursday afternoon, I took a break from work and turned on the television. I was hoping to get a quick update on the weather. Can we expect some sunny skies this weekend? Or is Mother Nature going to stick out her tongue and keep it cold and gray? Of course, I turned on the... Continue Reading →
I write today on the Heart of the Matter in my story, You don't have to Try, about how I stumbled across Colbie Caillet's song Try for the first time and how it moved me to put down my guard. I stopped worrying about fitting in and instead focused on just being myself. In the... Continue Reading →
The world can be a crazy place. Sometimes it helps to step back and list a few of the things you’re grateful for. This year, I'm making it a habit to list three blessings each week. Here’s what I’m grateful for this week, February 23 - March 1: What I'm grateful for: —Food on our... 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 The falling snow had been replaced by an icy sleet.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 →
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 →
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