Let's get ready to rumble. Putting a new sarcastic spin on law firms -- especially those specializing in personal injury and criminal defense -- who advertise on billboards.
12 Rounds in a Three-Piece Suit
“Don’t Make Me Come Over There!” (Even Deer Get the Glare)
Think "the parent glare" is strictly a human trait? Think again. From a home office window, one weary mother doe proved that keeping adventurous kids in line is a universal struggle.
A Top Gun Dogfight Over A Furniture Store Showroom
Walking into a furniture showroom shouldn't feel like a high-stakes aerial dogfight, but tell that to the salespeople locking onto us at 50,000 feet. Here is what happens when an introvert who avoids eye contact and a wife who makes instant best friends brave the retail danger zone.
Pack Up Your Desk, You’ve Been Traded!
What if corporate HR operated like a sports front office? Imagine getting blindsided by a mid-season trade from Lowe's to Home Depot for three cashiers and a player to be named later. Let's look at the cold business of sports trades—and why we should be glad the real world doesn't have a hot stove league.
The Cupboard is Bare (And We’re Doing Fine)
When our kids were young, my wife and I ran nonstop. In the evening, she packed the lunches for the next day while I supervised bath time and made sure they "cleaned behind their ears." It was a crazy, hectic time. It was only when the last book was read and they were tucked three... Continue Reading →
Creating on the Fly
(A version of this story first appeared on April 5, 2023 on The Heart of The Matter.) I would sit at the small desk, my back hunched over the best I could manage, and I would write out a sentence or two onto the page. I would stop, look at what I had written, and... Continue Reading →
Becoming My Parents (And Other Simple Pleasures)
I pulled up to the gas station the other day and the sign read $4.19 a gallon. I have to admit, I wasn't sure whether to laugh, cry, or celebrate. The price of gas has been up, it’s been down, and frankly, I never really know what to expect anymore. It seems to fluctuate based... Continue Reading →
A$AP Rocky vs. A Good Night’s Sleep
I'm just going to say it: I don't recover the way I used to. I'm rounding up all the likely suspects for questioning. My age, health, and mindset all come to mind. All three of them have their issues. I just know that I'm not the best at recovering like I was when I was... Continue Reading →
In This House
(A version of this story first appeared on March 1, 2023 on The Heart of The Matter.) My wife has a simple wall hanging that she picked up on sale from Target or TJ Maxx or some home goods store. I'm not good at guessing prices, but I can’t imagine that she paid much for... Continue Reading →
Writing from the Heart with Brian 
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