Category: prompts
-
More self-care time than I wanted 
The timing on this prompt couldn’t be more ironic. After a trip to the ER on Monday night following a car accident, I suddenly have a lot more time for self-care than planned. But the streak is safe, 20,000 views for the year are in the books, and I’m just…
-
ROBservations: The Gospel of Banana Ball
Experience the Banana Ball World Tour through a live-rain-soaked lens at Comerica Park. From the 60 Minutes origin story to crowd resilience and what traditional MLB can learn before the 2027 lockout, this edition of ROBservations explores why fun is truly contagious.
-
Dorothy was right
Reflecting on travel, roots, and why nothing quite compares to home. From surviving a chapter in South Carolina to the anchoring history of Michigan, this daily prompt exploration looks at where we plant our flags and what it truly means to belong.
-
From Late Bloomer to Going For It: Lessons in Confidence and Timing
Looking back at the timeline of life, late blooms, fatherhood, and missed chances—exploring what happens when you finally learn to put yourself out there and take the risk of victory.
-
Forgive and…Remember
True forgiveness isn’t about forgetting or magically absolving wrongdoing—it’s about dropping the assumption of malice and refusing to let past pain dictate your present. Explore a raw reflection on letting go, moving forward, and why time heals the sharpest edges.
-
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off – And What It Means Now
What happens when a classic 1986 teen comedy meets fifty-two years of life experience? Join us for a nostalgic look back at Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, exploring why its famous philosophy on slowing down still resonates today.
-
Chasing Away the Big C
From a routine Cologuard test and a nervous two-week wait to the realities of turning 52 and playing the fourth quarter. A reflective look at health scares, family history, and why every minute counts when you finally find the right person.
-
Mass Transit in the Motor City: A Game-Day Test Drive
Discover why expanding reliable mass transit in Detroit is the one change that would instantly transform the city, drawing on a hectic double-game Sunday downtown.
-
The Swift Kick: Why It’s Time to Finally See the World
Reflecting on a life-changing high school trip to France, a lifelong hesitation around travel, and how a potential winter getaway to Las Vegas might finally change the routine.
-
Rob Reviews: Michael (2026)
A child of the 80s takes a nostalgic look at the biographical film Michael. While Antoine Fuqua’s movie is visually striking and features an eerie physical resemblance from star Jaafar Jackson, this estate-approved project ultimately feels more like a curated museum walk and a collection of highlight reels than a…