The next few days will fly, so I’m sitting quietly now looking at our Christmas tree… It reminds me of the simple things often overlooked or seemingly not appreciated. After a great deal of soul searching, my son seems to know what he wants to do and just completed his first semester at it withContinue reading “My soul in stillness waits…”
Category Archives: Family
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.”
Veni!
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!”
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…”
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”
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”
The ancient hole…
There’s a hole in my soul so deep and old, I had forgotten that I never did fill it. Like an old war wound, with my coming age, it hearkens me back to days gone by and battles won and lost. Youth and years have flown and left me here now with what I haveContinue reading “The ancient hole…”
Rest Well Harambe. We’re all very sorry…
Yesterday, I reacted passionately, without appropriate background and took an emotional position in social media on the unfortunate death of Harambe, the Silverback that was dispatched by the Cincinnati Zoo to safeguard the life of the four year old child who fell into the animal’s enclosure. I am sickened by what occurred, but I did notContinue reading “Rest Well Harambe. We’re all very sorry…”
Minus Hodie Lux
We are underneath that pall with you today Like the great grey scarf the sky pulls round its neck We earthen vessels gather in this place And look now upon the broken jar that days ago was you. Our fears and prayers like smoke from the thurible rise We plead to Him and to each otherContinue reading “Minus Hodie Lux”
What I know now…
Sitting here in the last few hours of my 55th year, here’s what I know now that maybe I didn’t a year ago… (1) I may never make everyone happy, but I have a real knack for piss’n everyone off. (2) I’m not the man I once was, so there’s still a chance I mightContinue reading “What I know now…”
Why Eye Write 