Writing from the Heart with Brian
Think, Laugh, & Cry Each Day
(My third and final piece on passing the time in the hospital.) The unicorn stares back at me. The unicorn stands about three feet tall and every kid and kid-at-heart who passes by the hospital gift shop stops to look at it. Oh, it looks friendly enough with pink and white, cotton candy colored fur... Continue Reading →
My wife has become fascinated with a little bird friend that keeps visiting our backyard. The bird comes every morning and evening, perching itself on the far edge of the deck. The little guy peaks into our kitchen window and sings my wife a song. We’re by no means bird people, but my wife thinks... Continue Reading →
In the U.S., starting this evening, we have a long weekend. Memorial Day is a federal holiday that is held on the last Monday in May, and honors those who lost their lives defending the country, serving in the U.S. military. Many people visit cemeteries and memorials or put out flags. It's meant to be a... Continue Reading →
I couldn't help but look past my wife to next table in the restaurant and the couple sitting with their two young kids. The couple barely said anything to each other. You could tell they were running on too many cups of coffee and fumes. And this was before one of the kids reached across... Continue Reading →
The nurse wheeled my wife through the double doors, and I opened the car door and helped her inside to the passenger seat. My wife had a medical procedure on Friday. We had expected that she would be able to come home the same day, but the procedure went longer than anticipated and she needed... Continue Reading →
The cold air tugged at me, feeling especially cold on my neck and hands. I forgot my gloves so there wasn’t much I could do there, except push my hands deeper into my pocket. I could do something though for my neck. I pulled on my scarf, grateful that my daughter had crocheted it for... Continue Reading →
I’m training to be a professional IndyCar race car driver. My wife? She’s become a world renown ballroom dancer. What’s going on? We regularly talk to our kids on the weekends. These conversations are always interesting. However, as empty nesters, we don’t always have a lot to say. They’re the ones doing lots of cool... Continue Reading →
The month of April has a something for everyone, some silly jokes for the pranksters on April Fool’s Day and the chance for nature lovers to plant a tree on Arbor Day. With the weather starting to turn warmer in much of the U.S., it’s also natural to think about Spring and Earth Day. I’m kind of... Continue Reading →
I looked in the car mirror, tightened my tie and took a deep breath. Once my my wife and I were ready, we got out of the car and started walking to get in line for the viewing. The wife of a friend had passed away and we wanted to show our respect. We recognized... Continue Reading →
Writing from the Heart with Brian 
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