Monthly Archives: March 2016

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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What Makes a Relationship?

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Bob Martin

Writers write no matter what. The words are pounding away in our heads demanding that you let them out and put them to paper – or keyboard. Last week and then the weekend were jam-packed full of conferences, teaching, preparing … Continue reading →

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Do You Know Where You’re Going To?

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Bob Martin

“Do you know where you’re going to? Do you like the things that life is showing you?” These two questions start off a song that came out originally in 1973 when I was 8 years-old and then again by Diana … Continue reading →

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America Has A Bright Future

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Bob Martin

What an incredible day. Once again the day started with listening to news about how the country and world are slipping down a very deep abyss. I heard about leaders or those wanting to be leaders and how they spoke … 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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Silence

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Bob Martin

I wrote a while ago about what it is like to grow up in a small town. It is a memory I hold dear to me and will until I no longer walk this earth. However, this morning I believe … 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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Life Lessons from the AF

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Bob Martin

For many nights this week, I have talked about different lessons I learned through many members of my family. Tonight, I will be talking about my other family – my military family. If you have never been in the military, … 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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Nana and Great-Granddaughter Lessons

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Bob Martin

I must say that I have enjoyed the last few nights as I have typed life lessons that my nana taught me. I really enjoy sharing her with you all. It seems that sharing these stories has been very medicinal … Continue reading →

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