Writing from the Heart with Brian
Think, Laugh, & Cry Each Day
The summer is winding down. My wife is already back to school. Fall is almost here. I went outside the other night and the temperature felt like it had taken a dip. I'm not sure when or how, but my hope is that we can make one last trip to the beach. We'll see if... Continue Reading →
We grouse and complain. The weather is too hot. In a few months, we'll be complaining again that it's too cold. We're like a little kid who is impossible to please. One minute he wants vanilla, the next he wants chocolate. I hate when I get into that mood. Here's my simple attempt to turn... Continue Reading →
I find that life is all about waiting. We spend our lives in real life and imaginary queues. Here's a few of the places I've been forced to wait throughout my life. Maybe you can relate: --Waiting for the job offer. I wait and wait. "They remember me, right?" --I have a crush on the... Continue Reading →
The teacher stands in front of the class and writes down the word "Photosynthesis" on the blackboard. She sounds it out slowly. She explains that it's the process where plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create their own food. In the process, the plant releases oxygen back into the environment. She keeps the... Continue Reading →
Here's your reminder. Sometimes the world can get too crazy. You gotta stop and tune out the noise. You need to take a moment and smell the roses. Or the next best thing. And appreciate the past . . . the present . . . And the future . . . And find joy in... Continue Reading →
I had a few thoughts last week. A technician had to come to our house to take a look at our wifi connection. In the email, he mentioned that he would be coming between 9 and 11 a.m. on the agreed upon date. The time kept running through my head. If I operated like that... Continue Reading →
I met up with a friend for coffee. I worried that she was going to have some bad news. When we had last talked, she had told me that she was having a tough time at work. She feared she was on thin ice. We had worked together years ago and I knew her to... Continue Reading →
The local television station shares the latest news on its Facebook feed. Of course, the story includes some controversy. I give myself a warning: skip the comments and stick to silly baby, cat, and dog reels. I know what's going to happen, but my curiosity gets the best of me. I take a peek. Someone... Continue Reading →
There's an often told A.A. Milne story about Winnie the Pooh having a tough day. Piglet asks if he wants to talk about it and Pooh says that he doesn't think he does. Piglet says that's okay, but instead of walking away, he sits down next to his friend. Pooh's not sure what's going on... Continue Reading →
Writing from the Heart with Brian 
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