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Tiger Stadium and Faucet Crooks: The Subjective Art of Dreaming

Why do we remember some dreams while others evaporate by breakfast? From recurring games at the demolished Tiger Stadium to bizarre childhood heists involving faucet handles, I explore the subjective nature of our subconscious and the “reality lag” we feel when we wake up.
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A blueprint for 2026

Rebuilding Rob: A Blueprint for 2026. After two years of ambitious goals and “extra innings,” it’s time to scale back and get intentional. From career transitions and financial stability to clearing out the physical weight of the past, this is the roadmap for a year of sustainable growth and three…
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Acknowledge Me: The Simple Art of Being Seen

From the retail floor to a dead car battery in a driveway, the lesson is the same: we all just want to be known. It turns out the greatest gift we can give each other isn’t found in a store—it’s the simple, honest acknowledgement that we matter.
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A Death in the Family (And My Disposable Income): My Life in Comics

What happens when the hobby you loved as a kid meets the reality of adult bills? From coloring Spider-Man’s legs with a blue marker to witnessing the death of Jason Todd, I’m looking back at my life in comics—and why being a ‘retired’ collector is actually a secret superpower in…
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The Supporting Cast: Navigating the Eras of Male Friendship

At 51, the “male loneliness epidemic” feels less like a headline and more like a reality. Using a comic book metaphor, this post explores the difference between “Legacy” friends and the seasonal supporting casts that define the different volumes of our lives.
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Life is What Happens: A Look Back at My Non-Existent 2025 Vision

Life is what happens when you aren’t making plans. A personal look back at family milestones, unexpected wins, and finding growth in a slow-moving year.
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The Moment I Walked Inside a Hallmark Movie

We found the true spirit of Christmas! See why a recent family trip felt like walking into a Hallmark movie & the joy of a dad playing Santa for his kids.
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Rob’s Retro Movie Review: Logan‘s Run (1976)

Rob dives into the 1976 classic dystopian sci-fi film Logan’s Run. Does this movie, famous for its cultural impact, hold up in 2025? Find out in this retro revie
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Tech That Helps, and Tech That Hurts: The Great Digital Divide

Are we truly empowered by modern technology, or just frustrated by it? This post explores the great digital divide between devices that unlock the universe (like our smartphones, our modern Tricorders) and those that lock us out (like over-engineered, user-hostile modern cars). We dive into why simple maintenance has become…
