Writing from the Heart with Brian
Think, Laugh, & Cry Each Day
The blood was a dark red. I was a young kid and can't remember much else from the day, but two things stand out: my dad’s bloody hand, where he had cut himself on his radial arm band saw, and the huge grin he had spread across his face. My dad was cutting a piece... Continue Reading →
In the 2019 romantic comedy, Yesterday, director Danny Boyle imagined what life would be like if magically over night, a struggling musician, that nobody has ever heard of only, is the only person who remembers The Beatles and becomes famous, playing their songs. A crazy premise, yes, but it got me thinking about what would happen... Continue Reading →
I hadn’t thought about my coworker in a long time, but her name came up in conversation recently and I saw her vividly in my memories. She died several years ago after a courageous health battle. We had been close work friends for a few years -- we saw each other every day -- but... Continue Reading →
Image by Cottonbro Studio via Pexels. I love the internet. When we were growing up, if you had a question, a really deep question that no one had thought to ask, you had to go to the library and try and dig for it or you just had to come to grips that you were... Continue Reading →
When we were in our 20s, my wife and I used to have a Halloween Party every year. We’d dress up in costumes. One year I went as Robinhood, another year I dressed up as an old-time western bartender. We’d invite friends over and have plenty of food and drink. Our one-bedroom apartment was tiny,... Continue Reading →
My wife and I were out on a recent Saturday, and she wanted to make a quick pit stop at Target. I can't even tell you now what we were shopping for, dog food perhaps? Maybe toilet paper? Whatever it was, it wasn't the sexiest of products. I gave my wife a questioning look, but... Continue Reading →
I couldn’t believe I had lost. I was devastated. I threw the baseball card at my brother. When he looked up smiling, I broke out into tears and ran to our bedroom. “Little brat, go cry to mommy," he yelled after me. My brother’s reaction was probably a little harsh, but I deserved it. When... Continue Reading →
A few months ago, I pulled into the garage to get the oil changed in my car. The guy behind the counter took my keys and looked at me, “You’re a little early, right.” Yea, he got me. My meeting had ended earlier than I expected and rather than waiting and getting pulled into another... Continue Reading →
When you come up to a curve in the road, there's usually a sign as you approach that warns you to slow down and prepare for the change in direction. When you go to the movie theater in the U.S., the Motion Picture Association of America assigns one of five ratings to each movie, such... Continue Reading →
Writing from the Heart with Brian 
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