Writing from the Heart with Brian
Think, Laugh, & Cry Each Day
In Henry David Thoreau's masterpiece of American Literature, Walden; or, Life in the Woods, he famously wrote that “the mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation,” settling for conformity, materialism, and unfulfilled routines. I’m not sure why, but the line has been echoing throughout my thoughts like a song you can’t get out of... Continue Reading →
When life builds up and you find yourself caught in an emotional loop, sometimes the best fix is a simple alignment. Here is the 9-step emotional cheat sheet my boss handed me years ago that still helps me beat burnout, anxiety, and frustration today.
I check my phone for the millionth time. I'm two hours early for my flight, but that’s nothing new. How a single missed school bus shaped a lifetime of chronic punctuality—and why I'll always be the guy waiting at the gate.
From strict punctuality in Germany to the hidden meanings behind an "A-okay" hand gesture, global cultures differ wildly. But despite our differences, I'm convinced of one universal human truth: no matter where you call home, you have a junk drawer packed with outdated manuals and a mountain of mystery cords.
A trip to the mailbox turned into a journey through a space-time continuum. Flipping through a surprise Christmas catalog brought back vivid memories of Thanksgiving turkey, my dad at the kitchen table, and studying the 5-pound Sears Wish Book. A brief, wonderful detour to Neverland. Who's with me?
From Rodney Dangerfield’s iconic stand-up routine to Charlie Brown’s football woes, here is a breakdown of pop culture and history’s most disrespected figures—and why we can’t help but root for them.
From grammar rules to racing the clock, writing is a constant friction. Yet, when keeping quiet feels worse than struggling for the right words, you keep tapping the keys.
When a sudden case of hoarseness left me unable to talk back, my wife decided to have an absolute ball at my expense. Here is what happens when you lose your voice in a marriage.
Some trees have lost their leaves. Others are changing. And a few are holding on to summer. I’m reminded that we’re all in different seasons of life—and that we rarely know the whole story someone else is carrying.
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