Category Archives: Lessons

A Day at the Local Hospital

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Bob Martin

I spent the better part of my day in a hospital. This was a planned visit – my wife just went through the first of two total knee replacements. Now before getting into what I learned by sitting in this … Continue reading →

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Teacher Appreciation – Our Daughter’s Teachers

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Bob Martin

So I have made it to entry four of teacher appreciation, and I would be amiss if I never spoke of present day teachers. My daughter has now preparing to exit the second grade. She is a wonderful, energetic, smart, and … Continue reading →

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Teacher Appreciation – Those Behind the Teacher

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Bob Martin

Now I was not a math teacher, but I believe that this would make entry number 3 in the postings for teacher appreciation week. I am going to add another entry for those that help our young people live up to … Continue reading →

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Teacher Appreciation – Day 2 St. Peter’s

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Bob Martin

So we continue down the road of looking at past teachers. Tonight is about my three-year stint in Catholic school. My one brother had entered St. Peter’s a year prior to my beginnings. It was a small school; one class … Continue reading →

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Teacher Appreciation

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Bob Martin

Facebook is full of comments for teachers’ appreciation week. I guess it might have something to do with the fact that I am part of that world that so many people are posting about it. Though I will admit that … Continue reading →

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Lessons From the House of Tigger

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Bob Martin

So yesterday our family, mom, dad, daughter, and uncle, took a day and visited the House of Tigger. Yes, I said Tigger. Ever since my first trip to Disney World where Mickey Mouse dissed me, I have never cared for … Continue reading →

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Open House or Students’ Projects

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Bob Martin

We had the pleasure of attending the open house of our daughter’s school this evening. It was a pleasant evening with plenty of activities and, of course, the wandering of the school. As a people watcher, I noticed a number … Continue reading →

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Come, Run a Triathlon

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Bob Martin

So a little over a month ago, right after I decided to ask for help with getting into shape, I had a co-worker ask me if I wanted to participate in a “triathlon”. I put it in quotes since it … Continue reading →

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To the person I met this morning

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Bob Martin

It was nice meeting you. However, I must say that I can tell that you are dealing with a weight issue. I could also tell that this is not something new, but you must have been struggling with it for … Continue reading →

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Facebook – Love/Hate Relationship

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Bob Martin

So yesterday I started writing about some self-reflection that has been occurring over the last week or so. Today, I am going to continue down that road. As far as I can tell, the road never ends. It takes twists … Continue reading →

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