Category Archives: Lessons

Lessons Taught by a Little Brother – Watch Your Fingers

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Bob Martin

Last night, I wrote about my oldest brother and the times that he tormented me. Okay, I called them lessons but they were torments, and there were many more that happened. However, in a sense of being fair, I must … Continue reading →

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Lessons Thanks to a Big Brother

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Bob Martin

I promised that I was going to go a little lighter tonight. I love looking back through my memories and reminiscing about the different lessons I learned. Tonight I am looking at the lessons I learned by being the youngest … Continue reading →

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O dierbaar België, ons hart zijn u gewijd

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Bob Martin

The title of this post translates to, “O dear Belgium, our hearts are dedicated to you.” These words come from the Belgium national anthem, but today the words seem to express the sentiment of the world to this small country. … Continue reading →

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Why are We Afraid to Ask For Help?

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Bob Martin

Why is it that people find it difficult to ask for help? I work with a large number of people throughout our school district. My job is to help people with programs and other issues. I have found on a … Continue reading →

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What Makes a Relationship?

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Bob Martin

Writers write no matter what. The words are pounding away in our heads demanding that you let them out and put them to paper – or keyboard. Last week and then the weekend were jam-packed full of conferences, teaching, preparing … Continue reading →

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Do You Know Where You’re Going To?

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Bob Martin

“Do you know where you’re going to? Do you like the things that life is showing you?” These two questions start off a song that came out originally in 1973 when I was 8 years-old and then again by Diana … Continue reading →

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Silence

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Bob Martin

I wrote a while ago about what it is like to grow up in a small town. It is a memory I hold dear to me and will until I no longer walk this earth. However, this morning I believe … Continue reading →

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Life Lessons from the AF

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Bob Martin

For many nights this week, I have talked about different lessons I learned through many members of my family. Tonight, I will be talking about my other family – my military family. If you have never been in the military, … Continue reading →

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Nana and Great-Granddaughter Lessons

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Bob Martin

I must say that I have enjoyed the last few nights as I have typed life lessons that my nana taught me. I really enjoy sharing her with you all. It seems that sharing these stories has been very medicinal … Continue reading →

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More Lessons From Nana

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Bob Martin

The last two posts have been about life lessons I have learned from different family members. I thought I would toss one more lesson out there – well maybe two. It is funny because my Nana shows up once again … Continue reading →

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