Category Archives: family

Single Child Syndrome (Part 2)

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Bob Martin

I have sat and read and reread the following post. These are the thoughts I dealt with today. I hesitate posting them because it may appear that I am uncaring about how so many are suffering. I guess some people … Continue reading →

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The Man in the Window

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Bob Martin

Tonight as I went to put our daughter to bed, I ended up looking at my reflection in the window as I closed her curtains. This is not a normal step for getting her ready, but since we rearranged her … Continue reading →

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Going Green

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Bob Martin

No this is not a posting about recycling and causing less pollution. This about something more important. Today’s writing will is about the joy, excitement, and enthusiasm of a child, and how she got there. One of the things that … Continue reading →

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My Water Broke!!!!

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Bob Martin

I am sorry if this post is later than usual. I had to get my heart restarted after this afternoon. Now, please before my inbox fills up the first comment is metaphorical not literal. However, after our daughter’s comments this … Continue reading →

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Pure Love as Taught by a Mom

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Bob Martin

I started writing one post tonight on lessons learned with my military family. While typing away with some funny stories, my computer chimed. Somebody I follow had posted to Facebook. Being the self-diagnosed ADD adult that I am, squirrel, I … Continue reading →

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More Lessons From Nana

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Bob Martin

The last two posts have been about life lessons I have learned from different family members. I thought I would toss one more lesson out there – well maybe two. It is funny because my Nana shows up once again … Continue reading →

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Happy 50th

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Bob Martin

Today, I leave my meandering ways to talk about somebody very special to me. Within a few hours of this posting, my beautiful spouse will be turning 50. The big 5-0. Half a century. 5 decades – and any other … Continue reading →

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Fun Drive on a Sunday

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Bob Martin

Sunday mornings. As a kid, I looked forward to Sunday mornings because it was down time especially at this time of year. I can remember being under 10 and lying on the living room floor with the comics. We would … Continue reading →

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Children and Choices

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Bob Martin

Wouldn’t it be interesting to have the freedom of a child? Perhaps, though they learn more from us than we give them credit. I know that we are always warned to be careful what we do for children learn more … Continue reading →

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Cookies for Sale

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Bob Martin

“Would you like to buy some Girl Scout cookies?” I heard that phrase for a solid two hours today. Our little one and her fellow scout stood outside the local mall selling box after box. They explained to the customers … Continue reading →

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