Writing from the Heart with Brian
Think, Laugh, & Cry Each Day
The newborn’s tiny arms flailed out in the air and she let out a loud cry. Her mother quickly picked her up and laid her against her shoulder. The baby let out a whimper, closed her eyes and fell quietly back to sleep. With that, all was calm, all was right again. Whatever had caused... Continue Reading →
The Republican contenders for President have debated on prime time television twice now. The Democrats go on Tuesday. I have my favorites and not-so favorite candidates, but I’ll give credit to the field on both sides for one key thing. They may back-track and they may waffle. They may even throw out a bold-faced lie... Continue Reading →
I wrote this piece three years ago and it still holds true today. God have mercy on me or I’m in a world of trouble. When my time comes and I stand in front of the Gates of Heaven, my hope is that God grades on a curve. You know what I mean: you’re in... Continue Reading →
I sat down to write this piece thinking that I would jot a few thoughts down. One thought came, then another, and another, and another. It’s a bit long — most of my blogs will not be this long —but hopefully it conveys a deeper message. He stares stone-faced, straight ahead, head down. You just... Continue Reading →
Some days you find inspiration from the unlikeliest places. A few weeks ago, CBS kicked off its Thursday Night Football schedule with a short 2-minute introductory speech featuring actor Forest Whitaker. I’ve long forgotten the game. If I’m not mistaken, the Denver Broncos came back for a last minute victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.... Continue Reading →
Baseball great Yogi Berra died this week at the age of 90 and was known across the globe for his many quotes. You know you've lived a long, productive life when The USA Today runs a story on your death listing 50 of your greatest one-liners and quotes. Many people are familiar with Berra’s more... Continue Reading →
The runner raced up the slight hill and made the turn to the left. He led a pack of five other runners by a good 15 yards. He looked like a machine, his long legs chewing up ground, his arms moving forward and backward like pistons. His face was all business, no stress, no strain,... Continue Reading →
For decades, Roman Totenberg, a legendary master violinist and teacher played his beloved Stradivarius violin all over the world. And then one day in 1980, he turned his back after a performance and the violin was gone. The music was stopped. Award-winning National Public Radio reporter Nina Totenberg penned a piece earlier this summer on... Continue Reading →
I have a wonderful education. I have a bachelor’s degree from one of the best state schools in the country and a master’s degree in business from a school where I was able to get excellent one-to-one attention from experts in the field. You would think with all that education I would have the analytical and... Continue Reading →
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