Category: Bugs and boundaries
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Racing Against the Clock (One Meal at a Time)
Turning 52 brings a sobering realization: an 18-year family countdown. Rob explores the “Cool Paradox” of fitness and why skipping one meal is a vote for a different legacy.
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The 100% Policy: Why I Am My Own Twin Flame (And My Own Soulmate)
We often talk about “finding our other half” as if we’re walking around unfinished. For years, I believed that myth—that I needed someone else to “unlock” the parts of me that felt hidden. But after a few years of solitude and a lot of late-night reflection, I’ve realized the truth:…
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Loyalty: The Two-Way Street and the Short Leash
From the “mafia boss” mentality to the “shorter leash” I keep on large institutions, I’m exploring why loyalty must be earned and—more importantly—why it can be revoked. Whether it’s giving the benefit of the doubt or choosing to walk away from a broken contract, the ultimate loyalty is always to…
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The Classroom Mirror
As a teacher, I often learn more from my students than they do from me. Using Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs as a lens, I discuss the resilience of students facing food insecurity and why providing stability in the classroom is just as vital as “reading, writing, and ‘rithmetic.”
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The One Where I Still Don’t Get It
Why is Friends still so popular 30 years later? I’m diving into the static humor, the lack of diversity, and the “platonic myth” that makes this show feel more like a fantasy than a reflection of real life. Part 1 of “The One Where I Still Don’t Get It.”