Monthly Archives: January 2016

9 Years and Counting

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Bob Martin

I spent some time looking at statistics. Everything that we do in life can be broken down into numbers. Depending on the information you want, those numbers can be manipulated to be anything that the author desires. In this particular … Continue reading →

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Tonsillectomies compared

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Bob Martin

I noticed of late that my postings are very serious and somewhat sad in nature. I thought I might change that up a little tonight. Our daughter and her friend were talking about tonsils tonight. They had been watching an … Continue reading →

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Hello. May I Help You?

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Bob Martin

“Hello. May I help you?” The words we hear all too often when calling an 800 number or go to a location all in the hopes of obtaining some customer service. It is not that I dislike these words; I … Continue reading →

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Single Child Syndrome

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Bob Martin

I have often told, bragged, that we are very fortunate with our child. It is no secret that we are older parents, and I worried about how life was going to be with a young child while we became familiar … Continue reading →

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Toss Aways

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Bob Martin

This morning I walked by this computer and monitor. It sat on the sidewalk waiting to be picked up – discarded. Tossed out. No longer wanted. Water sits on top of it proving that it most likely can never be … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Bob Martin

I am not sure how Thursdays became known as Throwback Thursdays. Somebody on Facebook probably put up an old picture on a Thursday. Then, like so many things on social media, two friends joined in and then another two and … Continue reading →

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I’m sorry

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Bob Martin

I feel that I need to apologize to those who read my writings. Apparently I am using words that may confuse you or cause you to feel less than adequate to read my blog. It is either that or the … Continue reading →

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I waited.

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Bob Martin

I feel the need to start by saying that this is not a religious posting. You will understand in a second.  Anybody who knows me, knows that I am a man of my faith. I attend church, I pray with … Continue reading →

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And The World Keeps Turning

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Bob Martin

I woke up this morning, January 11, 2016, to read that David Bowie died. I will admit that I was slightly taken aback since I had not seen anything on the tabloid covers while at the check out to indicate … Continue reading →

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First Date

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Bob Martin

Yesterday evening I prepared to go out on a date. I was nervous. I wanted everything to be perfect. I went and took a shower. When I came out, I found my clothes set out on the bed. My slacks, … Continue reading →

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