Writing from the Heart with Brian
Think, Laugh, & Cry Each Day
I hate introductions and icebreakers. They're awkward. They're frustrating. They make you doubt yourself. For a variety of reasons, I've found myself in professional situations lately where I've needed to introduce myself and engage in some type of ice-breaker. You know what I mean, you're in a small group and you're asked to tell something... Continue Reading →
The Spaceship Challenger broke apart 73 seconds into its flight on January 28, 1986, killing all seven crew members. I turned the TV on just as the spaceship exploded. I was home from school. I'm not sure why. I suspect I was home sick. Who knows? Maybe I was taking a mental health day. I... Continue Reading →
No leprechauns here. No shillelaghs. No corned beef and cabbage. And no lucky four-leaf clovers either. But lots of hope and good will. The middle of March can be a tough one. In the Northern Hemisphere, winter more often than not still has a firm grip on folks. Spring played a captivating temptress last week.... Continue Reading →
In my dream, I'm running from the law. I have no idea what I've done. It has nothing to do with the news of the day. There's no mask-covered ICE agents. Conservative or Liberal have nothing to do with it. But time is still of the essence. I run through the house with a duffle... Continue Reading →
A few things on my mind. —Nails on a chalkboard. I have a pet peeve: People who drive without cleaning the snow off their cars. Snow turns into ice and when on a moving vehicle, it often impairs vision or flies off and ends badly for other drivers. It’s that simple. Everyone has to deal... Continue Reading →
I'm old school. When I hear someone talk about lavish lifestyles, I don't think of billionaires Elon Musk or Mark Zuckerberg. I don't even consider Jeff Bezos with all his Amazon shares. Oh their wealth inequality and behavior come across as unseemly to me. For example, an Amazon worker in a $15 an hour minimum... Continue Reading →
I hate snow and cold. My frustration with the the elements came to mind yesterday as I zipped up my coat and tightened the strap on my gloves for a third time. The temperature had dipped overnight to the low teens. It hurt to even breathe. I couldn't help but think: "Really. Really. Do we... Continue Reading →
During morning rush hour, a train pulls into Grand Central Station in New York City every 58 seconds, carrying thousands of commuters. It's one of the busiest, most crowded transit hubs in the world with roughly 750,000 people passing through daily. It's even busier during the holiday season. I visited Philadelphia's William H. Gray 30th... Continue Reading →
A few years ago, I got a great deal on an SUV. I tend to buy and hold when it comes to family cars. I've taken good care of my car, but it's approaching 100,000 miles. I worry about it. Will it make another 100,000 miles? Here’s how it plays out in my head. The... Continue Reading →
Writing from the Heart with Brian 
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