Tag Archives: world

The Weight: Coping with COVID-19

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Brian Keith Wallen

“I’ve never seen anything like this” is a common refrain I’ve heard over this past week or so. In grocery store aisles, in phone conversations, on social media feeds, the disruption of our day-to-day lives has been the surprise of … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinion | Tagged art, black keys, Blues, coronavirus, COVID-19, culture, faith, family, friends, grief, history, home, Inspiration, kindness, life, love, music, original, society, spirituality, the black keys, Travel, work, world | 1 Comment

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

It’s Not Dark Yet…

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Brian Keith Wallen

The holiday season is full of expectations. This year, it’s hard to escape the Amazon commercials that fill TV airwaves with singing boxes. “Can you feel it? The whole world’s coming together!” Ads selling everything from cars to clothes show … Continue reading →

Posted in music, Opinion | Tagged anger, art, bob dylan, christmas, community, culture, faith, family, friends, history, holiday, Inspiration, Jesus, life, media, music, night, society, spirituality, work, world | 2 Comments

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

Starting Over

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Brian Keith Wallen

I’ve been playing music for the majority of my life, which is a crazy sentence to type. I picked up the guitar when I was 10, quit my day job and went full time at 19, and now I’m 26. … Continue reading →

Posted in music | Tagged americana, art, bluegrass, Blues, culture, faith, family, folk, home, indie, Inspiration, life, live music, marriage, music, original, rock, roots, spirituality, Travel, work, world | 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

Sprechen Sie English?

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Brian Keith Wallen

I stepped off the plane after a 9 hour overnight flight. I walked, somewhat wearily and warily, towards the long line at “Passport Control.” A new world of possibilities waited outside the door, but first, I had to go through … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged culture, dachau, food, foodie, germany, international, love, munich, music, restaurant, Travel, world | 5 Comments