Think, Laugh, & Cry Each Day
In a crucial scene in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, Darth Vader attempts to turn Luke Skywalker to the Dark Side and says, "Luke, I am your father." It's an amazing scene, a big twist in the film. Vader wants to lure Luke to his side, but Luke remains dedicated to... Continue Reading →
I rubbed my eyes. I rubbed them again. I was dragging. I just wanted to drive back home and jump under the sheets in my bed and go to sleep. But the amazing view in front of me took my breath away. I couldn't take my eyes off the sun. It was stunning. Thirty years... Continue Reading →
I've been in a crazy downward swirl lately. —I put my wallet down and two minutes later I can't remember where I put it. I ask my wife where the cell phone cord is that she just gave me. She looks at me strange. Of course, it's in my hand. "Duh, how'd that get there."... Continue Reading →
Yea, there's a little election going on today, a small little affair. We'll see who will become the 47th President of the U.S., but it's not the biggest vote of the day. Yes, yes, there's bigger fish to fry. Bigger than becoming the leader of the free world? Oh my goodness, yes. Here's what I... Continue Reading →
In 1991, Gatorade ran an ad featuring Michael Jordan that showed game film of him in midair moving the basketball from his right hand to left to score a difficult layup. The commercial shows him dunking and being, well, classic MJ and then cuts to young men and kids playing on a playground court. They... Continue Reading →
I'm thinking I might be watching too much TV and movies. It might be time for me to get out more. Here's what I mean. Our youngest son texted us from college recently with some good news. A professor sent him a message that praised his lab work and thanked him for helping get newer... Continue Reading →
I had an idea in my head. We were going to hold off on having kids. I wanted to be further along in my career and making more money. When we finally had kids, I wanted a big house. I wanted a great job where I was in charge and could come and go as... Continue Reading →
I'm not sure what made me do it. Most days I keep to a prepared schedule. When I start my work day, I like to tackle my highest priority items first. I'll try to work on a presentation that's coming due or, since there are fewer calls in the morning, I'll write the summary for... Continue Reading →
I am a product of the '80s. American rock band ZZ Top's release of the song Sharp Dressed Man in 1983 left a strong impression on me. They put out an accompanying video that has been coming back to me in recent days. In the video, a parking valet gets transformed into a sought-after star... Continue Reading →
Writing from the Heart with Brian 
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