Category Archives: Do right thing

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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Thank You.

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Bob Martin

Thank you. Two simple words that can change so much. As so many of the people I have friended on Facebook have mentioned, it is getting disheartening to see so much anger going on in our country. I have witnessed … Continue reading →

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Character Check

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Bob Martin

When I was a Scoutmaster in England and then an Assistant Scoutmaster in Burbank, I used to look forward to a segment at the end of the weekly meetings titled, Scoutmaster Minute. A true scout meeting is run by the … 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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Making America Great

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Bob Martin

I have debated since my return home tonight about writing my post. I am upset about things I heard tonight. I, personally, have not been injured, but I am tired of hearing the same lines while I see what I … 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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Let’s Do IT together

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Bob Martin

This morning I became angry with myself. I had nobody to get angry at outside of me, myself, and I. I could not believe what I had done, and who I had become. I realized that I have been fooling … 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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Lies, Myths, and Truths

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Bob Martin

I believe that people who write for an outlet are a strange group of people. We run scenarios of all types through our head for any event possible. The scenes go from hilarious to sad to frightening to happy. We … Continue reading →

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