Monthly Archives: May 2016

Memorial Day

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Bob Martin

Just in case you have been hiding somewhere with no calendar, TV, radio, or internet access, today is Memorial Day. So, yes this post like so many on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and others is about this particular day. I am … Continue reading →

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To the Class of 16

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Bob Martin

Tomorrow night the second to last of my seventh grade students will be graduating. I have had other students and other mentees graduate in the past. There is something different about this group. They were seventh grade students when I … Continue reading →

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Potato Latkes and Theater

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Bob Martin

Tonight I had the pleasure of creating a birthday dinner for my sister-in-law. A few days ago, I asked her what she would like for her special night. For the main dinner, nothing seemed to come to mind. However, for … Continue reading →

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End of Year

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Bob Martin

Tonight’s posting is dedicated to a number of friends as we reach the end of the year. This is the time when every single emotion is tested, stress levels will be off the charts, and people long for the next … Continue reading →

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From the TOP!

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Bob Martin

Oh it is getting close to that time of year again. It is right around the corner, and it will be here before you know it. Now if you have read my past posts, you may be starting to guess … Continue reading →

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Life of a Different Village

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Bob Martin

It has been almost a week since I have had either the time or energy to write. From the last posting, most readers know that my wife went through full knee replacement 6 days ago. I am happy to report … Continue reading →

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A Day at the Local Hospital

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Bob Martin

I spent the better part of my day in a hospital. This was a planned visit – my wife just went through the first of two total knee replacements. Now before getting into what I learned by sitting in this … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Bob Martin

Happy Mother’s Day! While the roots of this holiday can go back centuries, it had its official start in 1908 by a woman who wanted the country to move away from male based holidays. She truly wanted to recognize the … Continue reading →

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Teacher Appreciation – My Own Story

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Bob Martin

So for the final entry during teacher appreciation week, I have decided to share why it is that I ended up in education. Originally I was going to say why I am a teacher. However, considering that I have been … Continue reading →

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Teacher Appreciation – Our Daughter’s Teachers

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Bob Martin

So I have made it to entry four of teacher appreciation, and I would be amiss if I never spoke of present day teachers. My daughter has now preparing to exit the second grade. She is a wonderful, energetic, smart, and … Continue reading →

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