Category: prompts
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Why the Small Screen is Winning
Comparing the current state of Star Trek, Star Wars, and the MCU: Why TV series offer better character development than the 120-minute blockbuster. Exploring the “diminishing returns” of Hollywood sequels and why, at 52, I find more value in a well-paced TV arc than the latest superhero spectacle
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The Paradox of “Not Caring”
What happens when you stop pretending you don’t care? From the Are We Dating the Same Guy (AWDTSG) Facebook group drama to the quiet realization that a relationship has run its course, this post explores the psychology of indifference. Discover why Option C isn’t about winning—it’s about the moment you…
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A Letter to the Boy Who Wanted Mars
What would your 10-year-old self think of the man you’ve become? In this raw “Letter to Self,” I’m reconciling the 1970s dreams of NASA space colonies with the 2026 reality of being a teacher, a writer, and a father. From the “Dad Armor” we wear for our children to the…
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The Man in the Mirror
If your anger told the full truth, who would it expose? Fourteen years after my divorce, a deep dive into my podcast notes led me down a rabbit hole of reflection. From the misplaced animosity of the past to the objective clarity of counseling and the “100% Policy,” I’m exploring…
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The View Through the Lens
In a world where everyone records everything, how do we decide when to put the phone down? From Tiger Stadium walk-offs to Mega 80s concerts, I explore the tension between documenting life for social media and actually living it. Discover why the best memories aren’t always the ones captured on…
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The Magnitude of “Forever”
Nobody prepares you for the sheer magnitude of being responsible for another human being for the rest of your life. From the grit of a teacher’s salary to emergency road trips across state lines, this post explores the “Teacher Armor” we wear as parents and the legacy of showing up—no…
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Casting Call: The Audacity of the Leading Man
What actor would play you in a movie biography? While I keep my identity anonymous, I’m revealing my ‘visual stand-in’: Jason Sudeikis. Exploring the psychology of the rebuild, this post connects the ‘fish out of water’ energy of his roles to the reality of navigating life after divorce and the…
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The Footnote & The Feeling
If I had listened to my gut in 1995, two decades of my life would have looked very different. Exploring why our bodies sense a boundary violation long before our brains admit it, and how to stop letting red flags become twenty-year detours.
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The Peace of Being the Villain
When you stop chasing approval, you start living for the mirror instead of the gallery. Accepting that you might be the “asshole” in someone else’s story is a steep hill to climb, but the view from the top is finally peaceful.
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The Pressure Valve
Are you silencing yourself to keep the peace? Explore the metaphor of the “life volume knob” and the psychological cost of “biting your tongue.” From childhood labels to the “Bugs and Boundaries” of adulthood, learn why opening the pressure valve of your own voice is the ultimate act of self-advocacy.…
Rebuilding Rob 