Tag Archives: love

On Exclusion and Love

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Brian Keith Wallen

Let me start by admitting that the world doesn’t need another opinion on what just happened at the United Methodist General Conference. With so many people hurting over this situation, it’s tough to know just what to say. I believe … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinion | Tagged america, Christian, community, faith, Fear, God, grief, Hate, Heartbreak, lgbt, life, love, Methodist, pain, people, society, spirituality, world | 1 Comment

Stop the Hate

Posted on October 27, 2018 by Brian Keith Wallen

From the Associated Press: “A man with the same name [as the shooter] posted on Gab before the shooting that “HIAS likes to bring invaders in that kill our people. I can’t sit by and watch my people get slaughtered. … Continue reading →

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Room At the Table

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Brian Keith Wallen

I’m writing this from Ireland, because I’m on my honeymoon. My wife and I have always wanted to visit Scotland and Ireland, and we are very grateful to be here, particularly to get a break from the toxic political culture … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinion | Tagged america, anger, community, culture, division, faith, family, Fear, friends, Hate, love, media, pain, people, social media, society, spirituality, Travel, world | 1 Comment

Local Music Community

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Brian Keith Wallen

I saw a tweet from Ari’s Take the other day that really grabbed my attention. (A little background; Ari’s Take is a website that offers a lot of helpful business tips and info for musicians.) This statement about supporting your local … Continue reading →

Posted in music | Tagged art, bluegrass, Blues, community, culture, family, folk, friends, history, home, indiana, Inspiration, life, live music, love, music, roots, Travel | 1 Comment

Bridging The Divide

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Brian Keith Wallen

Lord knows the internet doesn’t need another opinion on all the craziness happening lately. But let me just say that I’m tired. My heart hurts, my soul is heavy, and I suspect that probably goes for most who will be … Continue reading →

Posted in music, Opinion | Tagged america, art, charlottesville, community, culture, family, Fear, history, life, love, media, music, pain, protest, racism, society, spirituality, world | 2 Comments

Austria!

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Brian Keith Wallen

Oh, Austria. Mein hertz ist voll! I’ve had a magical few days playing my first two shows of the tour in in Graz and Waltersdorf, and I’m so excited to tell you about it. I should tell you first that … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged acoustic, adventure, art, austria, Blues, europe, folk, food, graz, history, indie, live music, love, musician, rock, solo, Travel | 2 Comments

München

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Brian Keith Wallen

I wasn’t planning to publish a blog post today, but I experienced so much this afternoon that I couldn’t help writing about it. I walked 10 miles today, if that gives you an idea. Munich is a city that crackles … Continue reading →

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