Writing from the Heart with Brian
Think, Laugh, & Cry Each Day
Featuring a freezing winter night, an AMC Concord, a Renault Encore that took a permanent French "lie-in," and a 35-mph speeding turtle. A look at the visceral panic of unexpected car trouble, and how a lifetime changes the way we handle the shock.
(A version of this story appeared on September 6, 2023 on The Heart Of The Matter. ) When I was a young kid, I was small for my age. We'd line up at the start of the year, smallest to the tallest, and I would always be one of the shortest boys in my class.... Continue Reading →
I wasn't looking for hope, but I found it. I was thinking a couple weekends ago about a new adventure that I've found myself on. I was thinking about both rapid and calm waters. Of course, I was in my own head analyzing every action and inaction a million times over. An AI image of... Continue Reading →
What if coming in second isn't failure, but preparation? A reflection on pee-wee football, Vince Lombardi's actual advice, and why effort is what truly moves us.
(A version of this story appeared on September 7, 2023 on The Heart of The Matter. ) When I was very young, I would crawl into my mother's lap wearing my onesie pajamas and beg for a glass of milk and for her to read to me. I had a series of favorite books, everything... Continue Reading →
Let's get ready to rumble. Putting a new sarcastic spin on law firms -- especially those specializing in personal injury and criminal defense -- who advertise on billboards.
We each carry a tote bag, backpack, messenger bag, or briefcase. Little kids have Thomas the Tank Engine ones. There's Hello Kitty ones too. There's a bag for every taste, Nike, North Face, L.L. Bean, and rugged outdoor brands for the real hikers amongst us. You don't have to look far to see the many... Continue Reading →
Every day AI seems to take on a bigger and bigger bite out of our world. Like many folks, I worry about AI's power and where it's taking us. I have concerns about it invading our homes and work. I have to admit though that I'm also excited to see how it can simplify life... Continue Reading →
American Poet Robert Frost wrote "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" in June 1922 at his Vermont home after an all-night writing session. The poem first appeared in print in The New Republic on March 7, 1923, before appearing in his Pulitzer Prize-winning collection, New Hampshire, later that year. The poem describes a traveler in a horse-drawn... Continue Reading →
Writing from the Heart with Brian 
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