Writing from the Heart with Brian
Think, Laugh, & Cry Each Day
I'm fascinated with the way we describe certain words in our culture. They often make a ton of sense, other times they get right to the point, and still other times they're scary as hell. For example, I learned today that according to the retail industry there's anywhere from seven to nine different buyer profiles... Continue Reading →
Here’s what I absolutely love about Thanksgiving. —1. The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has been an institution since the early 1920s. Oh, I'm not a fan of the commercialism, but I love watching the parade with my kids, commenting on our favorite floats and the balloons we look forward to seeing each year. —2. Family... Continue Reading →
My wife called up from the first floor asking when I would be coming down. I acted like I didn’t hear her and kept working. A few minutes later, she asked again. I played innocent. I told her that I hadn’t heard her the first time and asked for ten minutes. Twenty-five minutes later, she... Continue Reading →
I know different cultures have their versions of Thanksgiving and giving thanks. We celebrate Thanksgiving next week in the U.S. When I reflect on Thanksgiving over the years, I think about spending time with my favorite people. I think of some of my favorite foods too: turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, baked corn, and roasted broccoli.... Continue Reading →
Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce was named a finalist last week for People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2023. Other finalists included Timothée Chalamet, Jamie Foxx and Usher. The magazine named "Grey's Anatomy" star Patrick Dempsey as the winner of the award. When he was asked about the award, Kelce joked, "My wife tells me all... Continue Reading →
We all face death and grief in our own way and time. For some people, that time is measured in weeks or months, for others it's in years. Some shut down or throw themselves into their work, some grieve with tears, others spend time talking with caring friends or going for long walks. And then... Continue Reading →
On paper it sounds so manly and tough-guy-like. The words jump off the page. I can't deny that they kind of make me sound like a bit of a crazy person too. Yes, yes, here goes: I jumped through a raging fire. Yup, a glowing red fire ranges in temperature from 1112–1800° F (600–800° C).... Continue Reading →
Tangled spider webs hang from the roof. Plumes of smoke and ghost-like cackles come from the house next door. Frightening-looking skull and bones appear at every turn. And then to top it off, zombies with icky blood oozing out of life-like wounds and werewolf head outfits with glistening fangs all come knocking on my door.... Continue Reading →
We've had several fall weddings and are also celebrating our own anniversary, so I've been thinking a lot about marriage. It's a monumental moment, two people walking down the aisle to say their vows. There's plenty of jokes about marriage: "I love being married. It's so great to find that one special person you want... Continue Reading →
Writing from the Heart with Brian 
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