Writing from the Heart with Brian
Think, Laugh, & Cry Each Day
My son’s eight-month old English Bulldog likes to rest on my lap. He's built like a tank and appropriately named Panzer. He’ll plop his weight down like he's just come inside after tending a 200 acre farm and let out a deep sigh. His eyes will be heavy and his little tongue will stick out... Continue Reading →
I went into the belly of the beast. I saw the news reports about the coming snowstorm. Local weather forecasters were talking about the storm, the threat of double digit snow amounts, and the threat of electrical outages days in advance. They suggested that homeowners keep a fresh batch of food, water, and batteries available.... Continue Reading →
I have a bold prediction to make. The weather apps and television stations say differently, but I can tell you with 100 percent certainty that snow is coming over the next several days to the Northeast. And maybe everywhere else too -- even places that never get snow. Count on it. Trust me I know.... Continue Reading →
There's an often told expression that says, "If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans." Of course, we ended up getting some snow Saturday night into Sunday morning. It was only a few inches -- nothing like what the Midwest got last week or even other parts of Pennsylvania -- but it... Continue Reading →
We had our first snow of the year on Tuesday. The first snow in many cultures is linked to magic, love, and new beginnings. For example, in Korean culture it's believed that witnessing the first snow with someone special can lead to a lasting relationship. The snow wasn't much, not much more than a coating... Continue Reading →
I stepped outside the other day and looked up into a bluish-gray sky. The temperature had dropped a few degrees and I needed to zip up my jacket to keep the chill out. I was shocked to find a few things falling to the ground. It wasn't rain, snow or hail. It wasn't a bird... Continue Reading →
The sun is starting to set. There are dark shadows everywhere making it hard to see. I'm out for a quick run. My senses are on high alert. I see the guy walking towards me. I size him up. He's wearing a hoodie. But his jeans are baggie and falling down. He keeps needing to... Continue Reading →
I want to stay warm. I want to keep sitting at my desk. My heart isn't into it. Gray skies have moved in, the wind has picked up, and the temperature has dipped over the past hour. My heart questions, "Do we have to do this? Is now really the best time?" My brain tells... Continue Reading →
In the 1986 movie Crocodile Dundee, a mugger approaches Mick Dundee and demands his wallet. The New York Times Reporter who brought Dundee back to New York, steps back fearful and tells him to do what the mugger says. Dundee played by Paul Hogan, gets a big smile and says "That's not a knife." He... Continue Reading →
Writing from the Heart with Brian 
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