Writing from the Heart with Brian
Think, Laugh, & Cry Each Day
I am a product of the '80s. American rock band ZZ Top's release of the song Sharp Dressed Man in 1983 left a strong impression on me. They put out an accompanying video that has been coming back to me in recent days. In the video, a parking valet gets transformed into a sought-after star... Continue Reading →
When the hotel elevator opened up to the lobby, I saw right away that things were amiss. Chairs and sofas were disheveled. A coffee table was turned over, missing a leg. There was rubbish and confetti strewn everywhere on the ground. I walked to the hotel manager and put out my hands in a questioning... Continue Reading →
When I was a newspaper reporter and wanted feedback, I would go straight to the source. I would stop by a local coffee shop and grab a coffee. To help stir the pot, so-to-speak, I would grab a few issues of that day's paper and leave them on the empty tables. I would watch patrons... Continue Reading →
Some might say I'm opinionated. I like to think I'm wise. Tomayto, tomahto. I've noticed that some of my opinions put me in the minority. I don't mind though. I know I'm right. Here's what I mean: —The Beach Boys were blah. I love the water. I love the beach and I definitely love good... Continue Reading →
My wife spent weeks picking out a new umbrella for our deck. She researched the choices and compared prices and styles. When she finally found one she liked, she checked it against other reviews. Finally, she ordered it. We like to spend our summer evenings, especially our weekends, sitting together with a cold drink and... Continue Reading →
I celebrate my 9th Anniversary on WordPress this week. Anytime you do something for that many years you learn a thing or two. Here's a few of the things I've learned about writing a blog: —Put it out there. It's better to let others in than to hold back your feelings. I've written on everything... Continue Reading →
When I was in college, my parents would visit me occasionally on campus and before they would leave, my mother or father would reach into their pocket and pull out a $20 or $40, if I was really lucky, and tell me to use it wisely. They didn't have a ton of money so it... Continue Reading →
My wife has to think that I'm crazy. Last Friday, all I talked about was getting up early the next day and working in our yard. I had big plans to mow the yard and trim some bushes. I even made plans to clean out and rearrange our garage. I was going to get up... Continue Reading →
I had to run last week to my local Department of Motor Vehicle office for a new driver's license. I had to get a new photo taken. The little smiley face that I drew haphazardly on a piece of paper wasn't going to work should I get pulled over by the state police. The errand... Continue Reading →
Writing from the Heart with Brian 
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