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Rob Reviews: Supergirl (2026)
Supergirl (2026) is the latest DCU entry, but does it soar or stumble? I’m breaking down Milly Alcock’s complex performance, the surprising ‘space-western’ aesthetic, and why this story might have been a bit too much, too soon for the new DC Universe.
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The Lifelong Learner’s Pivot: From Carcass to Compassion
Is being a ‘lifelong learner’ just a hobby, or can it be a catalyst for professional growth? I’m reflecting on my decision to return to graduate school for an administrator certificate, the lessons I’ve learned from past leadership, and why I’m finally embracing a new call of duty: I can…
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The Field Test: Why This Time is Different
Building the Four Pillars was just the beginning. In my 5 AM post, I talked about the ‘Laboratory of Change,’ but theory is nothing without practice. Here is how I’m moving from defensive boundary-setting to offensive implementation—and why my latest field test with Sierra feels different than anything that came…
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The Laboratory of Change
1,000+ days of blogging has been more than just a habit—it’s been the laboratory for my evolution. From deciding to return to graduate school to dismantling the ‘circles’ of my past relationships, I’ve learned that the most important work isn’t just documenting events; it’s excavating the person I was always…
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The Foundation: Rebuilding with the Four Pillars
How do you build a life that lasts? After navigating the “hard years” of 2012 and 2020, I’ve defined four essential pillars—The 100% Policy, Option C, The Art of Moving Slowly, and The Audacity of Potential—that now guide every decision I make. This is the blueprint for rebuilding with intention.
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The Hard Years: Salvaging the Rubble
What defines our ‘Hard Years’? For me, it’s 2012 and 2020—two pivotal chapters of divorce and a long-term relationship ending that threatened to topple my world. But looking back, I realize these weren’t just ends; they were the beginning of the work. Discover how I moved from reacting to the…
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Rob Reviews: American Psycho (2000)
Is American Psycho just a violent satire, or is it a deep dive into the collapse of identity in the 1980s? In this review, I break down the film’s striking visuals, Christian Bale’s chilling performance, and why the “faceless” yuppie culture of the 80s serves as the perfect antithesis to…
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The Patrick Bateman Problem: A 90s Reflection
Could a sequel to American Psycho capture the shifting identity of the 90s? From the grit of the grunge movement to the hollow consumerism of Patrick Bateman, I explore why transposing this iconic sociopath into the late 90s or early 2000s would be the ultimate existential crisis—and why he stands…
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Thanos Was Right: An Unsolicited Management Review.
Was Thanos actually the ultimate misunderstood visionary, or just a genocidal middle manager with a broken resource management strategy? In today’s post, I’m taking a deep, tongue-in-cheek dive into why the MCU’s Mad Titan might have had a point about ecological sustainability—and why his version of ‘Option C’ is one…
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The South Carolina Era
Moving away to ‘start over’ is a romantic fantasy, but what happens when the reality hits? Building on this morning’s reflection about the appeal of a clean slate, I’m digging into my own ‘South Carolina era’—the highs, the gut-wrenching lows, and the hard-earned lessons I learned about choosing yourself when…