Tag Archives: #lessons

Not Goodbye

Posted on September 7, 2026 by Bob Martin

The wife and I are within hours of our next move. Time for another round of goodbyes. I have moved several times in my life. I departed my home area at the age of 25, and I have had a … Continue reading →

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A Little While Longer

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Bob Martin

Have you ever walked through a history museum where the walls were filled with pictures from the past? Each picture shows a person or persons either posing patiently or in the midst of some part of life. Some may have … Continue reading →

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Good-bye To Tech – Well, Sort Of

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Bob Martin

This morning, I sat on the back porch watching the sun peek over the hills, sipping my coffee. I glanced down at my wrist to see if there were any new messages. I saw my analog watch in place of … Continue reading →

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Is That All?

Posted on July 29, 2026 by Bob Martin

The title of today’s post carries a multitude of meanings for me. How often do we go through life with that question on our lips? The first of the “Is That All” for me today is this actual blog and … Continue reading →

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Lessons Relearned

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Bob Martin

Tonight’s post, while not a repeat, is about a subject I wrote about a few months ago. Choices. Choices that we make and choices that we believe that others make us choose. I found myself upset today at another person … Continue reading →

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A Letter to My Daughter

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Bob Martin

To my dearest daughter,   Today I have discovered something about myself. I am going to be a mess when you grow older and move away. I don’t even want to think about your wedding day. For even just thinking … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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