Writing from the Heart with Brian
Think, Laugh, & Cry Each Day
I was starting to get ready for bed two weeks ago when I looked at my phone and saw the news. Two Black Hawk helicopters had crashed around 10 p.m. on March 29 in southwestern Kentucky, killing nine US service members with the 101st Airborne Division. As soon as I saw the news, I knew I... Continue Reading →
For me, the beauty of Easter is the simplicity. When I think of the Easter Story, I can't help but focus on Jesus Christ’s sacrifice for us, rebirth, and renewed focus on love and joy — when none existed. What about you, what sticks out for you? Wishing you all the best this Easter. Image... Continue Reading →
My kids were crushed. We had loaded everyone into the car, they were all pretty young at the time, and we were going to spend the day at an amusement park near us, but on the drive, it started raining. My wife and I had been in such a hurry that neither of us had... Continue Reading →
The International Day of Happiness is celebrated every year on March 20 to recognize the importance of happiness in the lives of people around the world. The UN launched the day in 2012 as a reminder that being happy is a basic human right and worth celebrating. We talk a lot about happiness in our... 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 →
I walked into the classroom and sat down. I was early, class wouldn’t start for another twenty minutes, so I pulled out my schedule. I had a busy semester and needed something light. A friend had suggested Religious Studies 101 with a particular professor. He claimed that it was an easy A. I just needed... Continue Reading →
My wife and I attended a viewing this past weekend. I've written about this in the past, I'm a "big baby" about viewings and funerals. Oh, I want to be caring and show my respects. I'm just reticent because I know the event will be full of small talk and I won't know what to... Continue Reading →
The National Football League Conference Championships will be played on Sunday. It's down to the final four teams. They've fought through 17 games in 18 weeks, two rounds of playoffs, and now the big prize, the chance to go to the Super Bowl. All four teams have a lot on the line, but the hard... Continue Reading →
I’ve cut people off on the highway. I’ve told a white lie or two. When I was in college, I didn't return the $10 the convenience store cashier handed me thinking it was a dollar bill. When my day comes and I get sent to the Pearly gates and Saint Peter asks me why he... Continue Reading →
Writing from the Heart with Brian 
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