Category: Blog Post
Ghosts of the Past
Reminders of the life I once lived haunt me like a tormented ghastly evil spirit. It seems like — on a daily basis — I am faced with someone from the past who either hates me for what I’ve done or was a direct…
The Truth
I recently came across a George Orwell quote which made me stop and think. I love quotes. I love those one-or-two lines of brilliance which could only be spoken by someone gifted in both knowledge and lexicon. Here’s the quote: “The further society drifts…
Michael Lee Brundage (1953 – 2019)
I think, for many people, one of the most difficult moments in life is when we realize our dad isn’t invincible. Yesterday, my dad lost his battle with Renal Cancer; he passed away at home. He was only 65-years-old.Over the years, I’ve written some…
After 3PM — Testimonial
Below is an email I received from a woman who read After 3PM. Her husband is a former high school teacher who had a relationship with one of his students. Her message is an extremely powerful testament to the importance, value, and impact of…
Bohemian Rhapsody
On this date, six years ago, I was sent to prison. Never in my life have I ever had a reason to look forward to November 2nd. In 2012, November 2nd was the date of my sentencing. In 2012, November 2nd was the day…
Sins of the Father
No matter what direction I turn, I find myself standing face-to-face with someone I’ve hurt. Be it some random public interaction with someone from my past or someone within my own family dynamic, I am repeatedly reminded of the lasting pain I’ve caused in…
My Own Prison
I’ve been to prison. I spent 25 months in prison — 25 months away from my wife, my daughter, my parents, my friends, my family — torn from the ones I love due to my own destructive choices. And I am not so narrow-minded…
Do You Believe?
Over the years, my personal relationship with “religion” has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. Before, during, and after prison, I have (on some — and often many — levels) struggled with what I should believe, from a “religious” perspective. My core beliefs have always fallen…
The Grand Mosaic
My wife and I just went to see the film, An Interview with God. It was a good movie and I really enjoyed the intellectual banter and discourse between the reporter and the man claiming to be God. The plot of the movie is…
