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I Gots to Know
Three years ago today, I ran the numbers on love and decided the math of heartbreak wasn’t worth the risk. Looking back on that 2023 post now—and seeing where lowering my guard for Sierra brought me—is a lesson in what happens when you’re willing to take one more chance.
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Artificial Intelligence vs. Actual Intelligence
As AI advances, will we lose our ability to think for ourselves? A look at the future of tech, ethics, and preserving actual human intelligence.
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Character Analysis: The Beauty of Being Messy
Explore my in-depth Star Trek character analysis of Worf. From his TNG pioneer burden to his epic DS9 evolution, discover why he remains the franchise’s ultimate favorite.
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Why The Handmaid’s Tale Terrifies Me More Than 1984
Exploring the ultimate dystopian book worlds we’d never want to live in, focusing on why The Handmaid’s Tale feels chillingly closer to reality than Orwell’s 1984.
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The Most Mismarketed Movie of the ’90s: Pleasantville
Discover why 1998’s Pleasantville is one of the most mismarketed and underrated movies of the ’90s. Beyond its high-concept premise lies a powerful story of conformity, social change, 90s authenticity, and a gateway to Dave Brubeck’s legendary jazz classic “Take Five.”
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Episode 3.9 No More Glaciers in LIVE!
Season 3, Episode 9 of Rebuilding Rob: The Podcast is live! In “No More Glaciers,” we’re talking about shedding an old era, buying an SUV solo, committing to graduate school, and breaking the fifth wall with a special MCU-inspired post-credits stinger.
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The 26-Year Circle: On Anniversaries, Ghosts, and Learning to Live with the Scars
Marking a milestone anniversary after divorce doesn’t mean you want the past back—it means you’re human. From a 65-degree October wedding day and a brutal custody war to a peaceful lunch table years later, here is an honest look at navigating the 26-year timeline of a dissolved marriage, facing old…
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The Fifth Wall
When you build a life in public, you draw clear boundaries between the stage and the street. But what happens when real life crashes through the backdrop? In this entry, I reflect on 1,100 days of blogging, an unexpected collision, and the night the “Fifth Wall” finally shattered.
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The Out-of-Pocket Reality of Teaching in 2026
A quick payday haul turns into a reflection on teacher realities, budget cuts, and wardrobe refreshes. From a Nine Inch Nails t-shirt to out-of-pocket classroom supplies, taking care of the basics brings a surprising sense of quiet satisfaction.
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The victory lap
After a total-loss car accident and weeks of stress, getting back on the road in a new car was just the beginning. From standing shoulder-to-shoulder at the “No Kings” rally in Livonia to an unforgettable night seeing Mike D live at the Masonic Temple in Detroit, this weekend was a…