Monthly Archives: February 2016

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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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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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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Calling All Introverts

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Bob Martin

While I always hope that anybody who reads my meanderings would get something from it – even if it is just a smile, this one is aimed directly at my niece and others like her – myself included. Of late … 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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Am I the Sum of my Whole?

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Bob Martin

Messages can come from the strangest places. I believe that the people who read my posts already are aware of this. I have had conversations with a number of friends, relatives, colleagues, and even those just met about how ideas … Continue reading →

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Stay with me here if you can.

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Bob Martin

Watch out for this trip for it will have a lot of twists and turns. I have, at least what I consider, a very strange mind. It goes all over the place. I find at times that it is very … 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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A Cat’s Thoughts

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Bob Martin

Today we are going down a different road. Come with me as I look at the being that live around me. Just so you are aware, this is not Bob writing. It is one of those days where they (those … Continue reading →

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