Often it is the anticipation of an event that makes the event special. The wait itself adds mystery, excitement and desire. When we do not fully engage in the growing anticipation, we actually diminish the entirety of the thing itself. So, enjoy Advent. Cherish the anticipation. Be present as we wait… It’s where the ChristmasContinue reading “Veni!”
Author Archives: Bosco O'Brian
The lunatic, the lover and the poet…
A Life of Dickens With a Little Shakespeare Slapped on Top “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it wasContinue reading “The lunatic, the lover and the poet…”
Insha’Allah – If it is His Will
As a person of faith, a Christian and a Catholic, I profess to trust in He who watches over all of us… And yet, it is easy to forget and get caught up in so much that is beyond my purview. One of the things I admire most about our Muslim brothers and sisters, andContinue reading “Insha’Allah – If it is His Will”
And Still the Poppies Grow…
My address to The Doverwood Village Retirement Community On the Occasion of Veterans’ Day Ladies and gentlemen — Dear Friends — Fellow Americans… Welcome to today’s gathering and thank you — My name is Brian Griffin and I’m honored and humbled to be here today — to be a small part in this celebration — thisContinue reading “And Still the Poppies Grow…”
To Reconcile or Not to Reconcile…
To all my friends who are frustrated and angry with the outcome of the presidential election, I offer this… Please consider the term reconcile. We typically overlook that there are two very different dispositions to that word. One is to become reconciled “with” a thing and the second is to become reconciled “to” a thing.Continue reading “To Reconcile or Not to Reconcile…”
Estranged Love…
”The world is full of love that goes unspoken. It doesn’t mean that it is felt less deeply or that separation leaves a cleaner wound. Its beauty… and its pain are in its silence.” Once again, near the end of yet another episode of “Call The Midwife,” I am taken by the simple truth andContinue reading “Estranged Love…”
International Day of the Girl Child
Today is the “International Day of the Girl Child.” Approximately 49.6 percent of the world’s population is female; around 3.52 billion. As the father of a young woman, I try diligently to teach her how not to be a victim. She is strong, smart and focused, but I still worry, like so many dad’s ofContinue reading “International Day of the Girl Child”
True Courage
Was just watching an episode of “Call the Midwife.” On this particular episode, one of my very favorite characters decided to change her life and embark on a new life journey. As she is leaving, the narrator says “There is a greater gift than the trust of others. And that is the trust in oneself. SomeContinue reading “True Courage”
Diminishing Returns
“Diminishing Returns – noun (1) any rate of profit, production, benefits, etc., that beyond a certain point fails to increase proportionately with added investment, effort, or skill.” I would argue that this law readily applies outside its economic origin and is presently applicable to our political discourse. If the current political discussion were governed byContinue reading “Diminishing Returns”
Sociopaths Are Not Terrorists Till We Declare them Thus
OK, correct me if I am wrong… Hear me out. So, let’s assume for the sake of this post, that I am a sad, deranged and angry person with likely real sociopathic mental health challenges. In the rising pitch of the noise in my own head, I decide to commit suicide by cop and takeContinue reading “Sociopaths Are Not Terrorists Till We Declare them Thus”
Why Eye Write 