Writing from the Heart with Brian
Think, Laugh, & Cry Each Day
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 started a habit a few years ago of listing out some of the things that I'm grateful for each Thanksgiving. Here's a few of the things on this year's list: --Family members and great friends near and far. --My wife still loves me. Let me repeat that: my wife still loves me. In this... Continue Reading →
I forget why I was in trouble. I was about 10 or 11 and had been arguing with my mom. I just remember running to my room to get away. My bedroom was small. I shared it with my brother. There wasn't a lot of extra space. I had a desk and a chair and... Continue Reading →
(I first published this piece in February 2019. I've added a few extra items near the bottom of my list.) In the comic book world, Superman was brought to his knees by Kryptonite. He'd be kicking some bad guy's butt and Lex Luther or one villain or another would sneak some Kryptonite onto the scene... Continue Reading →
The alarm ripped me awake from a peaceful sleep. I turned over angry at the intrusion. Vacations are for sleeping in and enjoying yourself. Nonetheless, I had promised my wife that I would get up early and go with her to the beach. She wanted to catch a few pictures of the sunrise. I fought... Continue Reading →
I feel a few things in my heart. Here's seven of them: --Despite a sea of hatred . . . Despite all the crummy news . . . Despite all of it, there's lots of good things happening all around us. More children and adults are able to attend school and get a quality education... Continue Reading →
Last Saturday night, a thundering boom shook the house. When I looked out the window, I could see lightning flashing across the sky. I watched all of it from a cushy living room chair. Despite the chaos outside, I was filled with an inner peace. Earlier in the day, my wife and I had taken... Continue Reading →
A few years ago my wife and I went to a Fourth of July - Independence Day fireworks show and were dazzled by the bright colors that lit up the nighttime sky. There were reds, oranges, yellows, and everything else under the sun. Those fireworks had a greater variety of colors, but they have nothing... Continue Reading →
Writing from the Heart with Brian 
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