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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.
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The Hill We Die On
Discover why true love is the ultimate hill to die on. Explore the meaning of total vulnerability, “in-the-trenches” partnership, and why outsiders will never fully understand it.
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Rob Reviews Star Trek Strange New Worlds, episode 4.6 Off Hour
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 Episode 4.6 “Off Hour” delivers high-stakes, real-time tension reminiscent of 24 and TNG’s “Disaster.” Read Rob’s full review of this triumphant return to form.
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Rob Reviews: The Commitments (1991)
A 1991 cult classic, an unofficial dating litmus test, and a masterclass in raw soul music. In this review, we look back at The Commitments, the magic of casting real musicians, and a quiet movie night with Sierra
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The Multi-Year Bookclub: Why I Still Haven’t Finished Anna Karenina
Still haven’t finished Anna Karenina? You’re not alone. We dive into Tolstoy’s sprawling classic, the 19th-century filler, a surprise How I Met Your Mother connection, and setting a realistic reading goal for the new school year.
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Episode 3.6 “Everything is Coming Up Rob” is LIVE! 
Season 3 continues with a new standard: The 100% Policy. I’m sharing the story behind Episode 3.6, “Everything is Coming Up Rob,” and why it’s time to stop bracing for the storm and finally accept a win. Listen to the latest of Rebuilding Rob: The Podcast now.
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Captain’s Holiday: Why Risa is the Ultimate Sci-Fi Getaway
Planning a getaway to the ultimate sci-fi vacation spot? Discover why the planet Risa from Star Trek is the top pick, featuring a breakdown of its appearances across The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Enterprise, mixed with a personal take on beach culture and finding peace on a resort…