Bill Brenner

A Tribute — and a Warning

by Bill Brenner July 28, 2020 Life and Death

Bob Scharn was a giver, and COVID-19 took everything he had. Godspeed to a generous, patient man.

Memes That Divide Us

by Bill Brenner July 23, 2020 Political discourse

Most of us are guilty of posting a meme that’s factually wrong and personally insulting. We need to stop that.

We Can Be Friends — Just Not on Facebook

by Bill Brenner July 21, 2020 Communication Skills

Political divisiveness that has turned social media into a sewer. I’m not dumping my friends; I’m just not following some of them on Facebook anymore.

On Masks and Virtue Signaling

by Bill Brenner June 30, 2020 Communication Skills

Masks have been proven, over and over, to help stop the spread of COVID-19. So why do some people still reject wearing them?

The Family Endures, 5 Years On

by Bill Brenner June 23, 2020 Family

The drive and resilience to be a blessing to others are a true legacy.

Be Patient with Each Other

by Bill Brenner June 17, 2020 Coping tools

Quarantines are easing, but that doesn’t mean everyone agrees on what’s right. We need to have patience with each other.

‘Wind of Change’ Is Must Listening

by Bill Brenner June 16, 2020 Heavy Metal

Podcast “Wind of Change” explores a huge conspiracy theory, providing escape from the real world.

Playing Addiction Like a Piano, Part 2

by Bill Brenner June 11, 2020 Addiction

Do you find that you’ve put down one addiction only to pick up another?

A Dad Humor Diversion

by Bill Brenner June 9, 2020 Humor

Bad jokes can make good therapy. Here are a few. (Laughter optional.)

Channeling Freddie Mercury’s Work Ethic

by Bill Brenner June 4, 2020 Dealing with life

With a global health crisis raging and gut-wrenching street violence thrown in, we need our heroes to drive us forward.