Writing from the Heart with Brian
Think, Laugh, & Cry Each Day
I went out of my way the other day. I needed to get a simple blood test for an upcoming physical. I could have stopped at any number of labs and testing sites. However, I made a special effort to visit one particular lab. A reason for my madness! --I didn't go for the location.... Continue Reading →
On Thanksgiving Day, CBS Announcer Jim Nantz described how Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes ran to the outside to avoid getting sacked by a chasing Dallas Cowboys defender. At the last minute, Mahomes threw the ball incomplete to one of his receivers. Nantz described how Mahomes waited as long as possible for his receiver... Continue Reading →
I have a tendency to lose things. I hate that feeling of needing to pull out my wallet and finding that it's missing. "Damn it, where did I put it now." To avoid that feeling, I try to put my keys, wallet, change, and phone in the same place each night. I put them in... 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 first published this story in January 2018. My kids are grown now, but the lesson I learned from this experience still rings true.) When my sons participated in the Cub Scouts, the pack would always have a Christmas party. The celebration was always a ton of fun, until the very end of the evening.... 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 →
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 →
The guy in Panera sipped his coffee and went back to typing on his laptop. He looked like he had been there for hours. He had earbuds on and had a stack of folders next to him. Every once in awhile he would look up from his laptop to take a sip from his coffee.... Continue Reading →
On this day, so many years ago, 56 members of the Continental Congress took a stand. On July 4, 1776, they adopted the Declaration of Independence, declaring the thirteen American colonies independent from Great Britain. "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator... Continue Reading →
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