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The 2019 Files: Why I Wouldn’t Change a Thing (Except When I Would)
Reflecting on a past life, missed connections, and personal evolution, this post explores why reliving 2019 could have changed everything with Sierra—and why right now is the only place we’re meant to be.
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Rob Reviews: Star Trek Strange New Worlds 4.7 – Like Chronitons Through the Hourglass
Season 4 of Strange New Worlds gets the daytime drama treatment in “Like Chronitons Through the Hourglass.” Read my deep-dive review on why Trelane’s cosmic soap opera is essential viewing for Trek fans.
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Camping, Meeting Dad, and the Art of the Buffer Day
Discover the art of the buffer day, classroom continuity with Sparky, and heading up north to camp and meet the dad for Labor Day.
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What My Parents Didn’t Teach Me
Growing up Gen X meant freedom and a unique kind of toughness, but it also meant a lack of preparation for the real world’s cruelty. In this reflection on parenting, boundaries, and raising kids differently than we were raised, we look at why modern helicopter parenting stems from wanting to…
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Five mobile apps I can’t live without 
Discover the top five mobile apps I can’t live without for blogging, connecting, streaming Tigers games, and more. Check out the list and share your favorites.
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The Shape of September
Reflecting on September 1, legacy, and the bittersweet shift of seasons. From the start of the school year and the Tigers’ winding-down season to building great momentum with graduate school horizons and life with Sierra, here is a look at what’s ahead this month.
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The first day pivot
Heading into year 16 of teaching, Rob reflects on the bittersweet end of summer, a great weekend finale watching Star Trek: Strange New Worlds with Sierra, and stepping into the new school year with a brand-new principal, higher expectations, and a lighter, battle-tested armor.
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The Things We Didn’t Plan For
A lot can change in ninety days. Looking back at the unexpected plot twists from June to August—from a brand-new professional chapter to a completely rewritten personal life—proves that life doesn’t slowly evolve; sometimes, the whole paradigm just shifts overnight. What will things look like three months from now?
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Rob Reads…Cushioning, the latest toxic trend
Discover why dating experts call “cushioning” a red flag, and explore a personal reflection on letting go of backup plans, shedding online dead weight, and choosing to go all-in with total transparency.
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Semi-Colons, Stream of Consciousness, and Other Blogging Confessions
An English teacher and daily blogger explains why he completely ignores semicolons, relies on iPhone voice-dictation, and embraces imperfect first-drafts.