Writing from the Heart with Brian
Think, Laugh, & Cry Each Day
I start out every December with high hopes. Once my wife and I have put up the Christmas tree and have completed decorating the inside of our house, I'll walk down to the back of our basement. I pull out the Christmas boxes, dusty from sitting unmoved from the previous year, and I say to... Continue Reading →
I tweaked my back the other day and was floored. I tried to lift a Christmas box in our basement, heard a crack in my back, and instantly fell to the ground with deep spasms of pain streaking across my lower back. Um, help. If I was in an old western movie, I would've told... Continue Reading →
When I was a little kid and heard singer Dolly Parton on the radio, I wasn't sure what to make of her. When we drove anywhere, my parents usually had the radio on the local country station and it would be frequently playing one of her songs. I wasn't a big fan of the steel... Continue Reading →
Rock giants, The Rolling Stones, can't always get what they want, but they try real hard and sometimes, well, they just might find, they get what they need. The group announced last week a North American 16-city tour that will be sponsored by AARP and will kick off on April 28. The tour will feature... Continue Reading →
With the Christmas season finally here, I think it's important to think about the reason for the season and the importance of giving with love. These are some of my favorite gift giving words of wisdom: "The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away." —Pablo Picasso ... Continue Reading →
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 →
Writing from the Heart with Brian 
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