Author Archives: bryan

I began this blog in September, 2011. I have been writing weekly, (and on occasion, weakly), since. Prior to this exercise, in 2010, I self-published a book called “Burgeoning Whatnot: A Father’s Monologue To His Adult Children.” Below are the … Continue reading →

I understand. I am in my moment and my moment requires applicable thought and action. You are in your moment and your moment requires applicable thought and action. And though we share this moment, it is also two completely separate … Continue reading →

Each day, each moment, that I am not either engaged in battle or preparing for battle, I am more exposed and vulnerable. I cannot afford insouciance with no guarantee of a chivalric declaration of war. Life is filled with surprise … Continue reading →

I don’t want to read too much into recent personal upheavals, (some positive and some challenging), by declaring “New Beginnings!” or “A Fresh Start!” and then arbitrarily connect to the upcoming New Year in order to convince myself that it … Continue reading →

Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the land Unease and unrest, they marched hand in hand; The bombast was strung each day this past year, In hopes that we’d let go beliefs we hold dear; The factions they … Continue reading →