Category: Beyond 1000 days
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“I Did It” — Finding Meaning in a Christmas Vacation Meme
Replying to the daily prompt about favorite memes, I share a custom creation from a holiday classic that takes on a much deeper meaning with age. This is a reflection on the silent burdens of manhood, the transitions of fatherhood, and finding the strength to cut away the dead weight…
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The boys are back in town
Summer vacation isn’t just about time off; it’s about the quiet transition of family dynamics. As I navigate this summer with both my sons home, I’m reflecting on the beauty of low-key traditions—like mini-golf and bowling—and the ‘inverse nest syndrome’ that comes with raising young adults.
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Rebuilding Rob: The Podcast Season 3 Premiere: The Cape is LIVE!
Season 3 of Rebuilding Rob is here. Join me for an origin story on leadership, the ‘100% Policy,’ and why I’m finally stepping into the mantle of administration.
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The Beacon in the Digital Dark: Why I Write to Breathe
Are subscriber lists still the ‘holy grail’ of blogging, or are they just a vanity metric in the age of smartphones? After 14 years of blogging, I’m breaking down the reality of building a loyal audience, why the ‘follow-for-follow’ game feels transactional, and why I’ve decided that writing to breathe…
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Between Pride Rock and the Plains
The 1,000-day journey is behind me, but the next chapter hasn’t begun yet. I’m currently navigating the “bridge era”—that raw, dusty space between who I was and who I’m becoming. From professional pivots to personal shifts, here is what it feels like to stand in the void and wait for…
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The Baggage We Choose: Finding Stability in a Packed-Up Life
Facing a repetitive WordPress daily prompt brings up an unexpected contradiction: craving life stability while refusing to be weighed down by material possessions. From the defensive “traveling light” nature of a changing teaching career to the cherished family memories anchored in a single Christmas tree, a reflection on why forced…