Writing from the Heart with Brian
Think, Laugh, & Cry Each Day
My wife asked me to go with her to a craft store to look at some Christmas decorations. For a lot of guys, this could've been torture. I try to take a longer view. My wife gets to shop and get decorating ideas, while I get to spend some time chit-chatting with her and get... Continue Reading →
Who doesn't like a happy ending? I suspect that is why moviegoers love Christmas movies. It really is a simple formula, no matter the opening situation, there's always going to be a happy ending and it's usually Santa Claus riding off into the night yelling "Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night"... 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 →
When my kids were in elementary school, they would spit out information faster than I could keep up. I remember one time my middle son explaining to me how the tectonic shift in the plates that make up the Earth's crust created the continents and map that we know today. I tried to respond, but... Continue Reading →
When we think of great moments to remember, especially as parents, we tend to take imaginary snapshots of the smiles and laughs. I'm dating myself, but we used to call these events: Kodak Moments, the idea that there are certain moments in life that are so precious, they deserve to be captured and preserved forever.... 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 →
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 →
Most people hate the sound of their own voice on audio recordings. I learned this several years ago when I was occasionally asked to line up guests for a podcast one of my former employers used to run. I would help out by approaching people to be on the podcast and mocking up questions that... 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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