Think, Laugh, & Cry Each Day
My son’s eight-month old English Bulldog likes to rest on my lap. He's built like a tank and appropriately named Panzer. He’ll plop his weight down like he's just come inside after tending a 200 acre farm and let out a deep sigh. His eyes will be heavy and his little tongue will stick out... Continue Reading →
I pulled the ax over my head and thrust it down hard on the large log in front of me. Thwack! I took another swing. Thwack! And another and another. When I was in high school, I worked several summers on a small farm. The farmer hired me to do odd jobs like mowing his... Continue Reading →
I went into the belly of the beast. I saw the news reports about the coming snowstorm. Local weather forecasters were talking about the storm, the threat of double digit snow amounts, and the threat of electrical outages days in advance. They suggested that homeowners keep a fresh batch of food, water, and batteries available.... Continue Reading →
I walked out of the doctor's office and got into my car. I can't tell you the last time I've eaten McDonald's or Wendy's. I try to eat healthy. However, I found myself suddenly fighting the urge to stop. The urge was like a magnet pulling on me. I nearly turned my car in the... Continue Reading →
Two boys grow up on the same street. They have a wonderful childhood. They love to play kickball, hide-and-seek, and ride their bikes. They put baseball cards on the spokes of their bikes to make a motorcycle-like rat-a-tat engine sound. They both have strict instructions. They can stay out and play with friends. When mom... Continue Reading →
I posted every week in 2025 about three things that made me grateful. I started my Big Three posts on a whim. I wasn't even sure how long I would keep at it. I half expected the series to last after a month of two. If I had known that I was going to keep... Continue Reading →
A friend wished me well the other day and told me to keep the faith. When I hung up the phone, I found myself thinking about my friend's comment. What does keeping the faith even mean? Is it religious? Is it spiritual? Oh, I get the context of unwavering trust in God and to the... Continue Reading →
I have a bold prediction to make. The weather apps and television stations say differently, but I can tell you with 100 percent certainty that snow is coming over the next several days to the Northeast. And maybe everywhere else too -- even places that never get snow. Count on it. Trust me I know.... Continue Reading →
For better or worse, I'm back. I had a busy two week break. Here's what I learned (or was reminded) on my blogging vacation. --Life goes on. Good or bad, it goes on. You can’t stop time. --Life is simple. We make it complicated. Or is this just me? --Your worth isn't your output. You... Continue Reading →
Writing from the Heart with Brian 
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