Author Archives: bryan

There is gradual change (characteristic of much of one’s life), and then there are definitive moments, (in which one can clearly see a “before” and an “after”). “Before the birth of our daughter…” “After we moved to Louisiana…” “Since we … Continue reading →

One, two, four, five, seven, six, nine, ten, eleven, thirteen, twelve… In recent weeks I have discovered that this is how some people count. My workload has recently increased, but the hours I am available to work, have not. So … Continue reading →

Late last week, I had a difficult and disturbing dream. A stainless steel dinner fork was being held to my ribs on my left side. It was being maneuvered in a way to find entry between my ribs so as … Continue reading →

It is a very difficult task, to live compassionately. For me, to move outside of my center to an extent that will allow another, (or others), to live beside me in a solitary cocoon of empathy and understanding can feel … Continue reading →

Random Thoughts: It has been a mobile week. I have traveled 1,453 miles by air, 1,201 miles by vehicle, and 18.6 miles by foot. Parallels can be drawn from this perspective based on mode and speed of conveyance, to one’s … Continue reading →