Category Archives: Lessons

Potato Latkes and Theater

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Bob Martin

Tonight I had the pleasure of creating a birthday dinner for my sister-in-law. A few days ago, I asked her what she would like for her special night. For the main dinner, nothing seemed to come to mind. However, for … Continue reading →

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From the TOP!

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Bob Martin

Oh it is getting close to that time of year again. It is right around the corner, and it will be here before you know it. Now if you have read my past posts, you may be starting to guess … Continue reading →

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Life of a Different Village

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Bob Martin

It has been almost a week since I have had either the time or energy to write. From the last posting, most readers know that my wife went through full knee replacement 6 days ago. I am happy to report … Continue reading →

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A Day at the Local Hospital

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Bob Martin

I spent the better part of my day in a hospital. This was a planned visit – my wife just went through the first of two total knee replacements. Now before getting into what I learned by sitting in this … Continue reading →

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Teacher Appreciation – Our Daughter’s Teachers

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Bob Martin

So I have made it to entry four of teacher appreciation, and I would be amiss if I never spoke of present day teachers. My daughter has now preparing to exit the second grade. She is a wonderful, energetic, smart, and … Continue reading →

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Teacher Appreciation – Those Behind the Teacher

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Bob Martin

Now I was not a math teacher, but I believe that this would make entry number 3 in the postings for teacher appreciation week. I am going to add another entry for those that help our young people live up to … Continue reading →

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Teacher Appreciation – Day 2 St. Peter’s

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Bob Martin

So we continue down the road of looking at past teachers. Tonight is about my three-year stint in Catholic school. My one brother had entered St. Peter’s a year prior to my beginnings. It was a small school; one class … Continue reading →

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Teacher Appreciation

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Bob Martin

Facebook is full of comments for teachers’ appreciation week. I guess it might have something to do with the fact that I am part of that world that so many people are posting about it. Though I will admit that … Continue reading →

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Lessons From the House of Tigger

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Bob Martin

So yesterday our family, mom, dad, daughter, and uncle, took a day and visited the House of Tigger. Yes, I said Tigger. Ever since my first trip to Disney World where Mickey Mouse dissed me, I have never cared for … Continue reading →

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Open House or Students’ Projects

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Bob Martin

We had the pleasure of attending the open house of our daughter’s school this evening. It was a pleasant evening with plenty of activities and, of course, the wandering of the school. As a people watcher, I noticed a number … Continue reading →

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