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Re-entering the Grid. 🟦

I just posted my review of Tron: Ares. It’s a mix of stunning visuals, a killer Reznor/Ross score, and some very timely questions about the "permanence" of our digital lives.

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#Tron #TronAres #NIN #MovieReview
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January 12, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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Why does Sunday feel like a 24-hour loan with high interest? 📉 Exploring the shift from the "Saturday Clearing" to the "Sunday Re-arming"—and why Robert Smith was right: Sunday always comes too late.

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#Education #WritingCommunity #SundayReflections #SlowLiving
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January 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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A Black man was killed by ICE (off duty) in Los Angeles on New Year’s Eve. And like Renée Good, he was an American citizen. But most people have not heard about Keith Porter.

I need y’all to realize this. Black people experience this lack of visibility all the time when it comes to being victims.
January 10, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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Transitioning from "Teacher Mode" to "Human Mode" is a Saturday ritual. 🦋 Exploring the 48-hour sweet spot for recovery and the art of the Saturday Clearing on the blog today.

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Teacher Armor and the Saturday Clearing
As a teacher, a two-day weekend is a delicate balance. Explore why the “Saturday Clearing” is the 48-hour sweet spot for recovery, how to manage the “Teacher Armor” that kee…
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January 10, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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An "Unexpected Win" for the holidays. Now that my son is 18, our time isn't dictated by a schedule, but by choice. He chose an extra day to stay and help me with chores. It’s the ultimate validation of this 1,000-day journey.
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#Parenting #Michigan #OnePride
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January 9, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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Tony Stark said it best: "Part of the journey is the end." Today’s post is about abrupt transitions—from taking down Christmas lights to taking over the family bills. The training wheels are off. Time to fly. 🦋

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#Blueskywriting #EndingsAndBeginnings
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January 9, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Living on a teacher’s salary in 2026 means charity starts at home. But my "2026 Blueprint" is about finding the audacity to give back—whether it’s time for Habitat for Humanity or supporting PBS. 🏠🍎

New Post: Charity Starts at Home

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Charity Starts at Home (And I’m Back in My Childhood One)
Living on a teacher’s salary in the 2026 economy means “charity starts at home.” Rob explores his favorite causes—from Habitat for Humanity to PBS—and how they fit into his 2026 Bluepri…
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January 8, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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The Muscle of Empathy

True strength isn't being a "bull in a china shop." It’s the daily workout of choosing compassion over aggression. Exploring sovereignty, the "sunk cost" of pride, and why Optimus Prime is still my North Star.

#Empathy #Sovereignty #OptimusPrime #Bloggers #Philosophy
The Muscle of Empathy
Is kindness a sign of weakness, or the ultimate display of strength? In “The Muscle of Empathy,” Rob explores why empathy isn’t just a feeling, but a skill that requires “he…
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January 7, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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5 years since Jan 6. I naively thought we wouldn't be back here, but never underestimate the stupidity of the American people. From the 2024 election to the current chaos in Venezuela, I’m reflecting on a "living nightmare."

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#Jan6 #Politics #Reflections
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January 7, 2026 at 1:45 AM
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Is 'phoning it in' the new standard in service? 🍽️ I’m reflecting on the balance between being a "good customer" and refusing to be invisible—from bugs in the water to the movie 'Waiting.'

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#Blogging #PersonalReflections
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January 6, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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I’m done taking whatever breadcrumbs are left for me. Whether it’s fatherhood traditions or the space I call home, I’m finally applying my "100% Policy."
If it isn't a "hell yes," it's a "no."

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#100PercentPolicy #NoMoreBreadcrumbs #Growth #Boundaries #Sovereignty
No More Breadcrumbs
After 13 years and 850 consecutive days of writing, I’m drawing a line in the sand. From reclaiming fatherhood traditions to protecting my physical space, I’m implementing a “100% Policy.R…
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January 5, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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850 days in, and I’m acknowledging the "Tween Years”

Looking back at 13 years of blogging—from 2012 divorce drama to finding peace in solitude. I’m officially done with starting over.

Grab a rope, tie a big knot, and hold on. 🪢

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#Blogging #Detroit
The Audacity of Staying Put (Or: 13 Years in the Middle)
In this milestone reflection on the “Rebuilding Rob” blog, I examine the 13-year evolution of my personal growth journey. Surpassing 850 days of daily posting, I share lessons on surviv…
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January 5, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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New York has a new mayor, and he’s already challenging the status quo. I’m diving into the tension between new potential and old systems in my latest post: The Mayor and the Machine. 🗽 rebuildingrob.com/2026/01/03/t...

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The Mayor and the Machine
Can kindness and integrity survive the “political machine”? As New York City swears in Mayor Zoran Mamdani, I’m reflecting on the “Audacity of Potential,” my own history wit…
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January 3, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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My retirement plan is "death," but I still do the lottery math. If I won, I’d pay a "Decoy Winner" just to keep my privacy.
Is the jackpot worth the glare?

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#Michigan #Reflections
Why I’d Pay Someone to Win the Lottery for Me
Can money buy happiness? Maybe not, but it can lease it. From the ‘decoy winner’ strategy to the reality of the lottery math, here is why I’d pay to stay invisible.
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January 2, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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Aldo vs. Shosanna: Two different paths to the same brutal end. My review of Inglourious Basterds is live! Read why Brad Pitt’s 'Nat-zi' hunting is the 'unexpected win' we all needed. 🎥 #MovieReview #Tarantino

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Rob Reviews: Inglorious Basterds (2009)
I went into ‘Inglourious Basterds’ expecting a standard war movie and came out realized that Tarantino doesn’t care about history books—he cares about revenge. Between Brad Pitt’s over-…
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January 2, 2026 at 1:26 PM
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New Post: "The Job I'll Never Do: A Line in the Sand."
It starts with a simple prompt, but quickly dives into the deep end of immigration enforcement, corporate exploitation, and why I'm personally drawing a very clear line.

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The Job I’ll Never Do: A Line in the Sand
What is one job you would never do? From a family legacy in law enforcement to the economic hypocrisy of the immigration system, I’m drawing a line in the sand. Read why I’m choosing conscience ove…
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January 1, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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My latest Retro Review covers Tarantino’s feature debut, Reservoir Dogs. It’s got the blood, the profanity, and the non-linear genius we love. Check out why I call it the "perfect gateway" into his filmography.

#FilmSky #ReservoirDogs #QuentinTarantino

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Rob’s Retro Review: Reservoir Dogs (1992)
In this Retro Review, Rob dives into Quentin Tarantino’s first feature film, Reservoir Dogs (1992). Explore the plot of this classic jewelry heist movie, the “indie film legend” behind …
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December 31, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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Moving from potential to practice. My latest post looks at the small shifts—and the big baseball trips—on the horizon for 2026. May the best of your todays be the worst of your tomorrows. ⚾️✨

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#NewYear2026 #FreshStart
Writing the Future (One Digit at a Time)
As 2025 fades, I’m focusing on the small shifts that define the year ahead. Join Me as I move my 2026 blueprint into action—from intentional daily habits to a long-awaited East Coast baseball road …
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December 31, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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What’s the biggest challenge Gen Alpha faces? I’m diving into social media, AI reliance, and political rifts from a teacher’s perspective. It’s not all "yelling at clouds," though—there's hope in their tolerance.

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The Challenges of Gen Alpha: A View From the Classroom
Exploring the unique challenges facing Gen Alpha, from the impact of social media on real-world socializing to the rise of artificial intelligence. A teacher’s perspective on generational shifts, p…
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December 30, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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What movie is "essential breathing" for you?

For me, it’s Star Wars and Back to the Future. Today, I’m talking physical media, the BTTF musical, and the moment my son declared BTTF "the best movie ever." Dad goal Unlocked.

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Essential Breathing: Dreaming, Time Travel, and Dad Goals
From the “essential breathing” of Star Wars to the cinematic perfection of Back to the Future, Rob explores the magic of physical media and a major “Dad Goal” win.
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December 29, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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What good things happened this week? More than just surviving a Great Lakes ice storm. It’s the realization that my oldest has truly come into his own—the arrival of the "adult adult." Plus, a little Arabic practice to start the New Year. 🦋

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December 28, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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I'm exploring the 'Audacity of Potential' today—that gap between who we are and who we could be. It's a journey inspired by the 2003 blackout and finding wins in the dark. 💡

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December 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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I’ve always been the "go with the flow" guy, but I've realized that sometimes that means getting the shaft. From holiday plans to the classroom, I’m learning to set boundaries. rebuildingrob.com/2025/12/22/g... #PersonalGrowth #Assertiveness #TeacherLife #Blogging
Going with the Flow (Without Getting the Shaft)
Being the “easy-going guy” shouldn’t mean coming last. Explore the vital difference between aggression and assertiveness through holiday plans, teaching, and the search for a perf…
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December 24, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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"More is good. All is better." — The Ferengi were onto something, but it’s a dangerous way to run a hobby. Check out my latest post on the pitfalls of completionism, featuring Batman and a mountain of baseball cards. rebuildingrob.com/2025/12/24/t... #ComicBooks #BaseballCards #Hobbies #Retro
The Old Man and the 26 Copies of X-Men #1
Is your hobby a passion or a “bottomless hole”? From a dad’s insatiable baseball card habit to owning 26 copies of X-Men #1, I’m exploring the “Completionist Trap.” Learn wh…
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December 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Why did my brain invent a story about crooks stealing faucet handles? From Detroit Tigers nostalgia to bizarre childhood memories, I’m diving into the subjective art of dreaming on the blog today. ⚾️🚿 rebuildingrob.com/2025/12/21/t... #Dreaming #tigerstadium #REMsleep
Tiger Stadium and Faucet Crooks: The Subjective Art of Dreaming
Why do we remember some dreams while others evaporate by breakfast? From recurring games at the demolished Tiger Stadium to bizarre childhood heists involving faucet handles, I explore the subjecti…
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December 23, 2025 at 5:32 AM