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Rolling the Hard Six: Leadership and Adulthood In the Pale Moonlight
Ahead of my 1,000-day milestone, I’m exploring Star Trek’s “In the Pale Moonlight,” Admiral Adama’s philosophies, and the heavy reality of adult choices.
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A Shift in Reality: All of This Has Happened Before
What does it mean to question reality? Rob reflects on the surreal, life-altering moment of leaving the hospital as a first-time dad.
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Re-Evaluating Barbie: The Pink-Plated Existential Crisis
When I first reviewed Barbie in 2024, I knew it was deeper than a standard toy commercial. But looking back at it now through the lens of time, mortality, and our universal urge to stretch beyond our boundaries, the film hits on a completely different, deeply personal level.
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Rob Reviews: The Mandalorian & Grogu (2026)
Looking for a fun, action-packed space adventure? Rob reviews The Mandalorian & Grogu (2026)! Discover why this “Mando-verse” cinematic debut delivers the ultimate Saturday afternoon popcorn experience with classic Star Wars dogfights, incredible original trilogy Easter eggs, and a glowing “three thumbs up” endorsement from Kid 2. No galactic doom…
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Starving for leadership in the classroom
Following Thursday’s major career epiphany, I’m looking at the absolute leadership vacuum in education today. Kids don’t respect a “buddy”—they respect boundaries, rules, and structure. It’s time to stop running past the collapse and find the voice to roar. I’m laying my cards on the table about what real administration…
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Starving for Leadership at the Finish Line
What is the meaning of life? It’s not that deep, and it shouldn’t be complicated. The world is starving for leadership and simple human decency. Don’t let fear freeze you up—stop running past the people who collapse. No glitz. Just be good.
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Of ice bags and admin certificates
A botched senior breakfast run leaves Rob holding three bags of ice and questioning the school’s leadership—sparking an unexpected epiphany about his own future.
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Of Linguistic Pet Peeves and Professional Jargon
From “pacifically” to “drilling deeper down,” an English teacher breaks down the everyday language errors and exhausting workplace buzzwords that make his inner geek wince.
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Fighting Ghosts: Caregiving, Anger, and Independence
Facing a hard shift in caregiving dynamics, a looming summer of 24/7 responsibilities, and old family resentments, I’m finding the urgency to claim my own boundaries and pull the trigger on a much-needed open road release valve.
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Trigger Locked: Blueprints, Ballparks, and the Open Road
How do you plan the perfect road trip on a tight budget? Breaking down my step-by-step blueprint for a summer I-95 ballpark tour, from securing game tickets to navigating high gas prices on a teacher’s salary.