Category: prompts
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A Death in the Family (And My Disposable Income): My Life in Comics
What happens when the hobby you loved as a kid meets the reality of adult bills? From coloring Spider-Man’s legs with a blue marker to witnessing the death of Jason Todd, I’m looking back at my life in comics—and why being a ‘retired’ collector is actually a secret superpower in…
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The Supporting Cast: Navigating the Eras of Male Friendship
At 51, the “male loneliness epidemic” feels less like a headline and more like a reality. Using a comic book metaphor, this post explores the difference between “Legacy” friends and the seasonal supporting casts that define the different volumes of our lives.
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Life is What Happens: A Look Back at My Non-Existent 2025 Vision
Life is what happens when you aren’t making plans. A personal look back at family milestones, unexpected wins, and finding growth in a slow-moving year.
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The Moment I Walked Inside a Hallmark Movie
We found the true spirit of Christmas! See why a recent family trip felt like walking into a Hallmark movie & the joy of a dad playing Santa for his kids.
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Rob’s Retro Movie Review: Logan‘s Run (1976)
Rob dives into the 1976 classic dystopian sci-fi film Logan’s Run. Does this movie, famous for its cultural impact, hold up in 2025? Find out in this retro revie
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Tech That Helps, and Tech That Hurts: The Great Digital Divide
Are we truly empowered by modern technology, or just frustrated by it? This post explores the great digital divide between devices that unlock the universe (like our smartphones, our modern Tricorders) and those that lock us out (like over-engineered, user-hostile modern cars). We dive into why simple maintenance has become…
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My Retirement Plan Is Death (And Other Recurring Problems I’m Fixing)
We all have problems we keep reliving. Mine are financial stability and the struggle to speak up. In this post, I lay out my two biggest recurring challenges and commit to the steps—like saving $100 a month—I’m taking right now to finally fix them. It’s time to stop being the…
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The Vast Difference Between Being Lonely and Being Alone
Are you afraid of being alone? In this candid piece, I explore the vast difference between enjoying single solitude and experiencing the painful “kid hangover” after shared custody weekends. Discover how to find freedom in your own space, even when the silence after the exchange feels heavy. A must-read for…
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My Own “Batman Family”: Navigating the Transition of Holiday Traditions
It all comes down to the high cost of holiday stress and the pressure of meeting expectations. I break down the true price of Christmas magic. Navigating complex co-parenting schedules and evolving traditions can be the toughest part of the holidays. But as one movie taught me: “Life is what…
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Journaling: My Long-Term Course in Self-Therapy
Explore how journaling becomes a powerful tool for self-discovery and a ‘long-term course in self-therapy.’ This personal journey delves into deep introspection, challenging beliefs like ‘right person, wrong time,’ and highlights the transformative power of putting thoughts to paper. Join the conversation and share your own journaling revelations.
Rebuilding Rob 