Writing from the Heart with Brian
Think, Laugh, & Cry Each Day
(A version of this story ran in May 2016.) The clock in my head was going off: beep, beep, beep. The blaring sound got louder with every passing moment. I was late and the alarm wouldn’t stop until I got to my destination, my local county courthouse. I wasn’t technically late yet. I was still... Continue Reading →
My wife called up from the first floor asking when I would be coming down. I acted like I didn’t hear her and kept working. A few minutes later, she asked again. I played innocent. I told her that I hadn’t heard her the first time and asked for ten minutes. Twenty-five minutes later, she... Continue Reading →
Let’s talk about Daylight Savings Time. Daylight Saving Time is the changing of the clocks that typically begins in spring in early-to-mid March and ends in fall, near the beginning of November, in what is often referred to as "spring forward" and "fall back. DST is observed in most of Europe, North America and parts... Continue Reading →
The past couple of days, I’ve surprised my wife by getting up early and running out to get her coffee, just the way she likes it at her favorite coffee shop. As I've left the house, I've been able to feel it in the air. I felt the goosebumps on the back of my arms... Continue Reading →
My wife walked into our bedroom closet and came out with a few outfits that she laid on the bed. She added a couple shirts and other things from a drawer. We still had a couple of days until we left for our weekend away, but her packing was coming together. Of course, you have... Continue Reading →
The coffee was weak, my toast was burnt, and my omelet tasted bland. My wife’s breakfast wasn’t much better—her crêpes looked soggy and lumpy. That’s not all. The restaurant was loud and had a strange echo and a cold breeze shook me every time a customer opened the door. Despite the food and the surroundings,... Continue Reading →
Writing from the Heart with Brian 
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