Author Archives: Bosco O'Brian

You just never know.

As you may have gathered from my Facebook post this morning, I had a rather unsettlingly early meeting which necessitated an even more unsettlingly early awakening and departure. As observed then, it was startling how dark it seemed at that “god-forsaken” hour and my mood could easily have followed. However, my “misfortune” soon turned toContinue reading “You just never know.”

“Accepting” or “Open?” Which?

There is a great deal of weight given these days to “being open.” To be accepting of things because it speaks well of me to others.  However, what does it matter what others think if all you accomplish is grey-scaling the full color brilliance of all the real world around you? It would seem toContinue reading ““Accepting” or “Open?” Which?”

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…”

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”