Category Archives: Lessons

That is My Smile – DARN IT!

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Bob Martin

I discovered over the last few days that I have been doing quite a bit of self-examination (Okay – all my friends reaching for the comment button, get your minds out of the gutter). This is not a bad thing … Continue reading →

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I Asked for Help…and I am Still Alive.

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Bob Martin

About a month ago, I wrote a post questioning why people are afraid to ask for help. I spoke about looking at how I treat our daughter when she needs help. I then talked about how I always attempted to … Continue reading →

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Back When We Were Kids…..

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Bob Martin

Once again I saw a posting today that listed all of the things that kids did back when I was growing up. As with most of these postings, it made fun of the fact that we survived all of these … Continue reading →

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Drivers Start Your Lessons

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Bob Martin

One, two, three….go! That was the call we heard time and time again this morning. Our daughter and the rest of the local Brownies (Girl Scouts – not food) attended the Powder Puff Derby. For two plus hours, the girls … Continue reading →

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A Letter to My Daughter

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Bob Martin

To my dearest daughter,   Today I have discovered something about myself. I am going to be a mess when you grow older and move away. I don’t even want to think about your wedding day. For even just thinking … Continue reading →

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Dance Little Girl – Dance.

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Bob Martin

Okay. Tonight we are taking a trip down daddy lane. Our daughter is the one who taught me a lesson today. I have been smiling about it all the way home and throughout the night. It caused me to ensure … Continue reading →

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What is Success?

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Bob Martin

I find it funny how it appears that things fall into your lap when you are concentrating on a subject. While I would like to believe in coincidences, I think it is that your brain is just more aware and … Continue reading →

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Lessons Taught by a Little Brother – Watch Your Fingers

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Bob Martin

Last night, I wrote about my oldest brother and the times that he tormented me. Okay, I called them lessons but they were torments, and there were many more that happened. However, in a sense of being fair, I must … Continue reading →

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Lessons Thanks to a Big Brother

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Bob Martin

I promised that I was going to go a little lighter tonight. I love looking back through my memories and reminiscing about the different lessons I learned. Tonight I am looking at the lessons I learned by being the youngest … Continue reading →

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O dierbaar België, ons hart zijn u gewijd

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Bob Martin

The title of this post translates to, “O dear Belgium, our hearts are dedicated to you.” These words come from the Belgium national anthem, but today the words seem to express the sentiment of the world to this small country. … Continue reading →

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