Writing from the Heart with Brian
Think, Laugh, & Cry Each Day
Get a load of these facts: --Exhibit A: Alexander Graham Bell secured the first U.S. patent for the telephone 150 years ago on March 7, 1876. He narrowly beat one of his biggest rivals. Three days later, Bell famously made the first successful telephone call to his assistant, Thomas Watson. Hello smartphone! --Exhibit B: Theodore Roosevelt drank... Continue Reading →
In my dream, I'm running from the law. I have no idea what I've done. It has nothing to do with the news of the day. There's no mask-covered ICE agents. Conservative or Liberal have nothing to do with it. But time is still of the essence. I run through the house with a duffle... Continue Reading →
I'm old school. When I hear someone talk about lavish lifestyles, I don't think of billionaires Elon Musk or Mark Zuckerberg. I don't even consider Jeff Bezos with all his Amazon shares. Oh their wealth inequality and behavior come across as unseemly to me. For example, an Amazon worker in a $15 an hour minimum... Continue Reading →
The movie The American President was released on this date thirty years ago. For my money, it’s the best movie made about the presidency. There have been others that have touched on politics and power including Dave (1993), Dr. Strangelove (1964), All the President's Men (1976), and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939). But I... Continue Reading →
I forget why I was in trouble. I was about 10 or 11 and had been arguing with my mom. I just remember running to my room to get away. My bedroom was small. I shared it with my brother. There wasn't a lot of extra space. I had a desk and a chair and... Continue Reading →
The car's lights shown directly into my eyes. In the dark I could tell the car was coming up fast on me. I knew the road well, but thanks to the dark night and windy road, I kept relatively close to the 45 mph speed limit. On nights like this one deer loved to feast... Continue Reading →
I have questions. We're watching a spy thriller on TV. I have questions about what's coming next. I want to know where the spy is going on a dimly lit road. I want to know who he's meeting up with and what they're whispering to each other. I'll grab the remote control and stop the... Continue Reading →
I went for an early morning walk on Monday along a trail near where I live. Four deer pranced in the shadows. A rabbit and squirrel scampered in the dew, foraging for food. Pockets of fog rose up above the river. An idyllic scene. Or so it would seem. But, it suggested to me that... Continue Reading →
When you're not looking, the world has a way of knocking you on your butt. I think that's a big reason why I try to keep my blog light and positive. I like to give readers something to hold onto in the dark and inspire them to fight for another day. I’ve written a few... Continue Reading →
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