Writing from the Heart with Brian
Think, Laugh, & Cry Each Day
I need some help from my readers. I make a regular trip for coffee to Wawa, a convenience store near my house. I often grab a soft pretzel and a soda for later. I'm usually dressed in shorts or sweatpants and maybe a t-shirt. If I'm running straight from a Zoom meeting, I'll have on... Continue Reading →
(A version of this story ran on March 20, 2016.) My day had not started well. I forgot that I needed to drop my son at school and I was running late to work. I still needed to make a few tweaks to a presentation I was giving later that morning and I desperately needed... Continue Reading →
I'm a goner. The odds are not looking good for me. Here's what I mean. Take a look at some of these facts that I've collected from across the web. --Around the world, women live longer than men. Some research suggests that women may have a natural advantage due to factors like the double X chromosome,... Continue Reading →
The pitcher threw the first pitch down the middle of the strike zone. The umpire called the pitch strike one. The pitcher gave a little smirk and threw his second pitch. The batter promptly put the ball over the left field fence. A home run. The batter rounded the bases for the first run of... Continue Reading →
My wife and I were both spent the other night. We were tired and just wanted to grab a glass of wine, maybe a beer, change into pajamas or sweats, and chill on the couch to watch a movie or show that wouldn't tax our brains and would help us ease into the night. I... Continue Reading →
I tried to be Mr. Cool. Two weekends ago, my wife and I went out to dinner with my brother- and sister-in-law. It was a wonderful dinner with great food and conversation. As we left the restaurant, I knew the sidewalk would be slick. The falling snow had been replaced by an icy sleet. Still,... Continue Reading →
Writing from the Heart with Brian 
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