Category: prompts
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Rob‘s 2026 men’s March madness bracket update – the final four
Michigan is headed to the National Championship! Rob recaps the Final Four action as the Wolverines dominate Arizona and UConn ends the Illini’s run. Can the Big Ten finally bring home the trophy? Check out the latest bracket update.
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The Person They’d Meet
What would people from your past think if they saw you now? In today’s post, I explore the surprises of my 14-year blogging journey, including my move to South Carolina, struggles with anxiety and depression, and how my teaching style has evolved. I’m looking back at my “Pre-X2” self and…
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A Different Kind of Opener: Comfort, Cost, and Connection
Reflecting on the Detroit Tigers’ home opener, a lifelong fan explores changing perspectives on major sporting events. Discussing the high costs, excessive crowds, and the shift toward valuing shared experiences over the event itself, this post delves into why staying home with a quiet connection was just as fulfilling.
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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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Wait, we’re the same age?
I thought the waitress was a decade older than me. Then she dropped the bombshell: we graduated high school the same year. A ‘Rebuilding Rob’ reflection on why 52 in 2026 feels nothing like 52 did for my father—and why Mark Hamill was right about the fountain of youth.
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Artemis II: The Audacity of Human Potential
NASA’s Artemis II has officially launched, marking a historic return to deep space and the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years. From the staggering 8.8 million pounds of thrust of the SLS rocket to a record-breaking journey 4,700 miles beyond the far side of the Moon, this mission…
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The Single Screw
From rotting mailboxes to the “Teacher Armor” we wear, Rob explores the “spit and wire” reality of holding a life together—one rusted screw at a time.
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April: The Season Opener
April is here, and with it, the final push toward a major milestone. From “weathering the storm” in the classroom to finally booking my most ambitious 3-city baseball road trip yet, here is my intentional game plan for the month. Less impulse, more intent, and 1,000 days in sight.
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134 – 1: Michigan is the Lone Survivor of My 2026 March Madness Bracket
Rob breaks down a historic Elite Eight as UConn overcomes a 19-point deficit and a 134-0 stat to stun Duke at the buzzer. With the bracket in tatters, Michigan stands as the “Lone Survivor” and the final hope for a 2026 championship.
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The Soundtrack of Now: “Alive As You Need Me To Be”
Rob reflects on the “Soundtrack of Now,” featuring the latest Nine Inch Nails track from the Tron: Ares soundtrack. Explore the immersion of Trent Reznor’s music and why a 1982 classic still defines the sound of 2026.
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