Category: The art of moving slowly
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The Teachers We Least Expect: Failure, Resilience, and Real Love
We’re conditioned to think that relationship lessons only come from epic failures and painful heartbreaks—like bad administrative tenures or dead-end breadcrumbs. But true self-awareness comes from a balance of both: the hard crashes that teach us boundaries, the quiet resilience learned from a steady father, and the rare person who…
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Straight lines and empty lots
Taking a nostalgic trip back to the late 1980s, this post reflects on the early days of learning how to drive—from practicing straight lines in empty Sunday-evening shopping mall lots with “the old man” to nearly stalling out a learner’s permit ride with Mom. Join a reflective look at the…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The View from 1,100 Days
Marking 1100 consecutive days of blogging isn’t about the number—it’s about the seismic shifts of the last 100 days. From navigating professional stagnation and pursuing graduate school to the surreal reality of a long-held dream turning into everyday life, here’s a look at how the landscape changes when you least…
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Camping, Meeting Dad, and the Art of the Buffer Day
Discover the art of the buffer day, classroom continuity with Sparky, and heading up north to camp and meet the dad for Labor Day.
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The Shape of September
Reflecting on September 1, legacy, and the bittersweet shift of seasons. From the start of the school year and the Tigers’ winding-down season to building great momentum with graduate school horizons and life with Sierra, here is a look at what’s ahead this month.
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Episode 3.6 “Everything is Coming Up Rob” is LIVE! 
Season 3 continues with a new standard: The 100% Policy. I’m sharing the story behind Episode 3.6, “Everything is Coming Up Rob,” and why it’s time to stop bracing for the storm and finally accept a win. Listen to the latest of Rebuilding Rob: The Podcast now.
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It just took me 7 years to ask her out
It took seven years, closed doors, and a whole lot of personal growth to finally get it right. Read how a missed connection, some Detroit Tigers tickets, and a fresh start led to the real deal. No glitz. Just the work.