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Where Do We Go From Here? Five Years Since January 6.
Five years after the events of January 6, 2021, the ‘nightmare’ has expanded into new global territories. Reflecting on a year of unexpected shifts—from domestic politics to interventionism in Venezuela—I’m left with one haunting question: Where do we go from here?
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Bugs, Boundaries, and the Art of Not Being Invisible
What would you do if you found a hair in your food? From discovering bugs in his water to navigating the thin line between being a ‘Karen’ and being assertive, Rob reflects on the service industry, human decency, and the art of refusing to be invisible.
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No More Breadcrumbs
After 13 years and 850 consecutive days of writing, I’m drawing a line in the sand. From reclaiming fatherhood traditions to protecting my physical space, I’m implementing a “100% Policy.” No more settling, no more people-pleasing, and absolutely no more breadcrumbs.
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The Audacity of Staying Put (Or: 13 Years in the Middle)
In this milestone reflection on the “Rebuilding Rob” blog, I examine the 13-year evolution of my personal growth journey. Surpassing 850 days of daily posting, I share lessons on surviving divorce, the reality of single parenting, and why “holding on” is the ultimate strategy for 2026.
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The Mayor and the Machine – Is Kindness a Political Liability?
Can kindness and integrity survive the “political machine”? As New York City swears in Mayor Zoran Mamdani, I’m reflecting on the “Audacity of Potential,” my own history with political hope, and why I’m choosing cautious optimism over cynicism in 2026.
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Why I’d Pay Someone to Win the Lottery for Me
Can money buy happiness? Maybe not, but it can lease it. From the ‘decoy winner’ strategy to the reality of the lottery math, here is why I’d pay to stay invisible.
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850 Days
Today marks a massive milestone: 850 consecutive days of blogging! I’m taking a moment to reflect on this journey of consistency. From Midwest baseball road trips hitting stadiums in Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Louis, to big family moments like college drop-offs in Madison, thanks for following along with “Rob’s Travels.”
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Rob Reviews: Inglorious Basterds (2009)
I went into ‘Inglourious Basterds’ expecting a standard war movie and came out realized that Tarantino doesn’t care about history books—he cares about revenge. Between Brad Pitt’s over-the-top performance and a climax that rewrites the end of WWII, this is a masterclass in cinematic nerve. Here is my review of…
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The Job I’ll Never Do: A Line in the Sand
What is one job you would never do? From a family legacy in law enforcement to the economic hypocrisy of the immigration system, I’m drawing a line in the sand. Read why I’m choosing conscience over silence to start 2026
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Rob’s Retro Review: Reservoir Dogs (1992)
In this Retro Review, Rob dives into Quentin Tarantino’s first feature film, Reservoir Dogs (1992). Explore the plot of this classic jewelry heist movie, the “indie film legend” behind its production, and how it established the groundbreaking style seen later in Pulp Fiction. Includes the official trailer and a final…
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