Category: prompts
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The Selfishness of a Blind Eye
Is ignoring red flags just passivity, or is it a form of selfishness? In “The Selfishness of a Blind Eye,” Rob explores why we often choose situational blindness when we want a specific outcome too badly to face the truth. From poorly planned trips to Madison to the long-term impact…
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Rob weighs in on… The World Baseball Classic
Tonight, St. Patrick’s Night, Team USA faces Venezuela in the 2026 WBC Final. Rob explores the origins of the Classic, the passion of the international game, and his own dreams of chasing ballparks in Japan and Cuba.
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The Audacity of Wanting More
What happens when you stop apologizing for wanting more? For years, I used “I’m sorry” as a shield and a bridge, often standing in my own way to avoid conflict. In this post, I explore the shift from reflexive passivity to “Option C”—choosing yourself without the need for a breaking…
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Reflections on a Two-Fold Weekend
Reflecting on a weekend of sibling bonds, the “kid hangover,” and a significant meeting between Kid 1 and Veronica. A look at life in a non-traditional family.
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The 36-Year Echo: A Lesson from a French Information Booth
A simple question asked in broken French outside a Parisian church led to a compliment that has echoed for 36 years. Discover how a brief encounter in 1990 at the Sacré-Cœur shifted a 16-year-old’s perspective on culture, connection, and the audacity of trying.
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Driving Through the Exhaustion
Protecting your family is more than just a duty; it’s a “100% Policy” that defines every choice you make. From standing your ground in a narrowing social circle to pulling a solo all-night drive from Madison to Detroit so your son can sleep, the cost of an extraordinary timeline is…
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Enough (A Rumination On Money, Family, And Late Night Drives).
What does it actually mean to have ‘enough’ money? Reflecting on a shoestring road trip from Detroit to Madison, I explore the difference between being ‘filthy rich’ and simply having the peace of mind to show up for your family without the weight of financial worry.
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The Silent Boundary & The Science of Sleep
When the world is loud, how do you find the quiet? For the “Sleepless Knight,” falling asleep is the final stage of decompressing from the day. By leaning into intentional exhaustion, choosing “Option C,” and utilizing tools like a CPAP and binaural beats, I’m finally learning how to shut out…
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The Daily Calibration: Strength Without the Scream
Discover why the hardest part of being “mellow” is knowing when to push back. Explore a journey from a “Detroit yeller” to finding true strength in gentleness.
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The Autonomy and the Hum
Exploring the balance between absolute autonomy and the quiet ‘hum’ of living alone in the Post X2 era. From the 3:00 AM gym trips to navigating the ‘Kid Hangover,’ this reflection dives into the intentional rebuilding of a life and the comfort found in the silence.
Rebuilding Rob 