Brent’s Blog

Today I mark the completion of another trip around the sun.  And it’s got me feeling a little reflective. Particularly about how my perspective has changed in the last couple of decades… When I was […]

Every year, it seems like the country divides into two camps: the folks who want the Christmas tree up the minute the Halloween candy bowl is empty, and the folks who believe the lights shouldn’t […]

Yes, It’s Real, and No, I Didn’t Make It Up Just to Get Out of Doing the Dishes. International Men’s Day has actually been around longer than most people realize. It began in 1992, when […]

On this Veterans Day, we come together to honor the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Their courage and sacrifice have preserved the freedoms we cherish, but it’s […]

Every year on November 9, families around the world celebrate World Adoption Day—a day to honor the beauty of family, share adoption stories, and shine a light on the millions of children who deserve a […]

You’d expect me to talk about ghosts and goblins today. I mean, it’s October 31 — pumpkin patches, cobwebs, trick‑or‑treat routes, “best costume” contests — that’s what most folks have on the brain. But before you […]

Today—October 26—is National Pumpkin Day! Now, I know pumpkins are everywhere this time of year, but take a minute to really appreciate them. These humble gourds have been around for centuries, first grown in Central […]

Today is National Pasta Day, and I, for one, am more than ready to celebrate. I’ve had a lifelong love affair with pasta—one that’s equal parts passion and poor judgment. As a young man, I […]

Today is Pope John Paul II Day — a good time to pause and think about the lessons he left us, especially when it comes to how we treat one another. John Paul II talked […]

When I started this column, I didn’t envision ever writing an album review.  But this album calls for it.  There’s a new Waylon Jennings album out, and if you grew up on the gritty outlaw […]

I’m not Jewish, but I’ve always thought Yom Kippur — which is being observed today — to be one of the most admirable holidays. It’s a day set aside for reflection, repentance, and renewal. A […]

The world lost one of its true treasures today with the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall at the age of ninety-one. Her name became synonymous with compassion, curiosity, and a belief that each of us […]