Writing from the Heart with Brian
Think, Laugh, & Cry Each Day
I drove the other day to get my morning coffee. I needed my morning jolt and we were out of coffee at home. I didn’t even think twice about the drive. I was out and back before I even knew it. When I got back home, I was searching for something and I came across... Continue Reading →
Society likes to talk a lot about the roles of the sexes. Madison avenue, social media influencers, political figures all have their thoughts and opinions: Men should do this; women should do that. In particular, the thought is that men are expected to be loud, aggressive and bold. We’re supposed to be tough, but not too tough.... Continue Reading →
I get in my car and turn on my playlist. Most days I turn to my tried-and-true, maybe some U2 or Billy Joel, something from the 80s and 90s. Other days I’ll turn to Kenny Chesney or some country. When I need a smile or just want a break from day-to-day responsibilities, I'll go back... Continue Reading →
As a young kid, we didn’t have smartphones that played our favorite music, nor Apple AirPods or wireless headphones. We had nothing like that. In fact, my music choices were rather limited. I had to listen to whatever my mom had on the radio, when we went for a drive, or the singers and musicians... Continue Reading →
The pounding uptempo drumbeat caught my attention first, it sounded different than anything I had ever heard. I can't remember if I was with a friend or by myself driving on some back country road in the early 1980s, but I vaguely remember turning the song up high on the radio. The song got your... Continue Reading →
The winds coming off the Pacific Ocean gently rustle the leaves of a nearby tree and mix with the sound of the waves hitting the shoreline to create a relaxing symphony of sounds. I could easily fall asleep thinking of the image, but a perplexing question has taken over my thoughts. I can't stop thinking... Continue Reading →
My kids make me proud. They’re strong, young people. They’re kind and loving too. They call or text my wife and me every few days just to check-in or say "hey." They send me a card on my birthday. Yea, yea, but they each have a long way to go to make things right with... Continue Reading →
Today on St. Patrick’s Day, everyone is Irish. So, of course, we need a good Irish blessing. There's serious ones, sentimental ones, and even ones that will give you a laugh or two. Take your pick and have a wonderful weekend. Image by Nithin Pa via Pexels. Image by Kelly via Pexels. Image by Amanda Moore... Continue Reading →
It was getting late in the evening and I was getting ready to leave the newspaper to head home. I packed up my bag and put on my coat when the phone rang. I considered letting the phone ring, but knew it might be my wife, so I picked it up and answered with breezy informality.... Continue Reading →
Writing from the Heart with Brian 
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