Category Archives: memories

No Lessons – Just Happy Memories

Posted on May 27, 2018 by Bob Martin

Today’s writing is not about lessons learned. It is about happy memories that I write just to have down on paper for when I am older and things aren’t so easily recalled. Today is an anniversary for me – one … Continue reading →

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The Farm

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Bob Martin

Today, we had the pleasure of visiting a dear friend of my wife’s family. She is an older member of the community, and it just felt right to take time out of our trip to stop by and visit. She … Continue reading →

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Lessons From a Chicken

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Bob Martin

Just a little memory for tonight. It has been too long since I have had the time to sit and write. However, tonight I want to share a little smile that came to me this evening. It all came while … Continue reading →

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Rain, Rain – please stay

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Bob Martin

The sound of rain. What a glorious sound to hear. We live in southern California, and, thanks to the constant reporting, the entire world knows that we are in a drought. We are also, supposedly, in the middle of an … Continue reading →

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That Annoying Comfort Zone

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Bob Martin

Think outside the box. Move outside of your comfort zone. Try new things. These statements are thrown at us so many times. Young people hear them from parents, teachers, mentors, and peers. Adults are not only told these statements, they … Continue reading →

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Where Were You?

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Bob Martin

Have you ever had a day when something keeps coming into your head? Today was one of those days. All day long, memories kept popping into my head due to a sound, a sight, a smell, some sense. Not only … Continue reading →

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Living in a Small Town

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Bob Martin

Most of today, and I do not know why, I have been fondly thinking back to where I grew up. We live in the Los Angeles area – many people think of this area as a hustling, bustling world. I … Continue reading →

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