Author Archives: bryan

We have a tendency to panic when we cannot trick ourselves into believing we are in control. Oftentimes we put on a brave front but depending on the perceived degree of turbulent helplessness, within (our minds, our guts, our hearts), … Continue reading →

Today is Friday. Typically, by now I am in the ‘revision/fine-tuning’ stage of my weekly post. This week has been calm, which is appropriate considering last week’s post, and which may help to explain the attendant dearth of written thought. … Continue reading →

Last week I circled peace. It is not the first time I have sought composure and tranquility within the folds of my consentient insignificance and relevance. In some circumstance it feels that I do indeed instinctively synthesize this conflicting push … Continue reading →

Life is serious, and should be taken seriously. I frequently make the mistake of confusing ‘Life’ with ‘my life’ which leads to the mistake of taking myself too seriously. (And though it does help to explain), this should not be … Continue reading →

able-bodied happiness Gustavo and Dmitry had been good friends for more than 40 years. They first met on a job when they were both in their 30’s. Both had previously married (in their 20’s), and both were still married to … Continue reading →