Author Archives: bryan

Early this morning, before sunrise, my Wife was driving me across town toward work when a large black dog against the backdrop of the black asphalt appeared before the car. We missed it. About six blocks further on we approached … Continue reading →

Every day we are sold, we create, and we believe realities that are illogical, irrational, and incredibly unrealistic. From the narcissist who creates a world that revolves around them, to the rich who believe they deserve their wealth, to the … Continue reading →

Am I digging to discover something new and potentially valuable? Am I digging to create a distraction? Am I digging competitively? Am I digging to confirm the illusive nature of reality? Am I digging for beauty? Am I digging because … Continue reading →

How does one practice compassionate accountability? At first glance, it seems a multi-faceted contradiction – to hold one accountable for undelivered promises and inconsistent thought as encouraged Here, and to constructively help others overcome their problems and actively wish them … Continue reading →

YEAR that trembled and reel’d beneath me! Your summer wind was warm enough, yet the air I breathed          froze me, A thick gloom fell through the sunshine and darken’d me, Must I change my triumphant songs? said I to myself, Must … Continue reading →