Category Archives: Lessons

The Farm

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Bob Martin

Today, we had the pleasure of visiting a dear friend of my wife’s family. She is an older member of the community, and it just felt right to take time out of our trip to stop by and visit. She … Continue reading →

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26.2 – Success or Failure?

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Bob Martin

This past Sunday I completed my third marathon. The first two took place 21 and 22 years ago in London. I was MUCH younger then. If you noticed, I did not state that I ran any of the three marathons … Continue reading →

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Lessons From a Chicken

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Bob Martin

Just a little memory for tonight. It has been too long since I have had the time to sit and write. However, tonight I want to share a little smile that came to me this evening. It all came while … Continue reading →

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This school ROCKED!

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Bob Martin

  Tonight, I watched a play that involved drop lines, missed cues, sounds from the stage crew, and many gaps. I could not have been happier. Our daughter’s school put on their production of School House Rock. It was an … Continue reading →

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Thank You

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Bob Martin

Thank you. Two simple words made up of the same number of syllables. If you played the words in Scrabble, you would only receive 18 points, but then again, your opponents would wipe it away since you are not allowed … Continue reading →

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Lessons from De-Christmasing

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Bob Martin

Today we did a task that so many have been doing over the last two weeks. We de-Christmastized. In the past, this has been a bitter-sweet day. It is nice to get our house back in order. We do not … Continue reading →

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Boys Don’t Cry

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Bob Martin

Recently, while out and about, I walked by a father talking to, what I could only believe was, his son. It was during Christmas shopping, and the store was crowded. The lines were long. You could sense more frustration than … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Bob Martin

Two days ago was the start of a new year. I peeked out the curtains to find a freshly-fallen, blanket of snow awaiting us. The trees were all covered in white since no winds were present. The temperatures held in … Continue reading →

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Here’s to 2016

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Bob Martin

For the last six months, I have seen a number of people posting how they wanted 2016 to end. A number of celebrities passed away this year and with each name added to the roster, more people jumped on the … Continue reading →

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I am no Longer a Kid

Posted on December 25, 2016 by Bob Martin

This Christmas has been different. The entire year has held a number of events that make me take pause as I sit here in the dark staring at the Christmas lights fill the corner of the room. Like every year, … Continue reading →

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