Welcome to a new era

One powerful resource that we collectively share is the ability to determine where we devote our time and our energy. Who we decide to give a few moments attention to - whether reading a blog post, listening to a snippet of audio, or watching a video clip - we have elected to spend our precious moments intentionally.

It is in this spirit that I have created a new space to share some of my thoughts and experiences - while encouraging others to share their stories as well. I have lovingly called this Rob - Off the record...except that it isn't because of a number of a reasons. I feel it's important that we reconnect with what really matters - and for me, this includes:

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Can you trust your iPhone as an alarm clock?

This blog post inspired by Episode 60 of Build and AnalyzeWhat's worse than having to get up early in the morning? Not being able to trust an alarm to wake you up. What happens when you have a major event that you simply cannot miss? Do you trust your smartphone?

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Ringing in the new year by surviving an unfortunate turn of events on Spruce Mountain

2012.01.01 New Year's Day hike on Spruce Mountain (Plainfield, VT)I kicked off the new year by planning a hike up Spruce Mountain in Plainfield, VT. I knew the hike would be full of adventure. It would also mark the first time I've hiked in the winter. I knew this was going to be a memorable trek into the Green Mountains. Little did I know that I was going to be put to the ultimate winter survival experience. 

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Goodbye, 2011 [EXPLICIT]

If I could put 2011 in a box, holy hell. WHACK. The top right corner caves under the crushing blow of a hammer. THWOMP. The middle buckles as I repeatedly jump on it with all my weight. SSSSRRRRIIIIPPPP. The packaging is torn to hell and stood on its end for one more…one more…CHINK. Broken glass rattles around inside the box. The cardboard packaging frantically pleads for mercy. Guess what, baby? We're JUST getting started. Several fireworks are crammed into the opening in the upper right corner. A golden flame roars to life on the tip of a match; eager to ignite the pending explosion. It's time to begin the journey. It's time to blast this fucker to hell.

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All I want for Christmas (EXPLICIT)

My Christmas list...as envisioned by my five year old nieceI know there are a number of folks who will want to chastise me based on the title alone, but that's what I celebrate. More on that later. Without further ado, Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones. 

But in the meantime, if you celebrate something else, may this post send happy holiday wishes to you. And even if you don't celebrate a single thing, I'm still going to send some love and positive energy your way. Here's to life, living, and love - headed YOUR way; like it or not.

Oh no he di'int!!! Did I just manage to wish my readers some positive love without rattling off the usual list of holidays? Yup. I sure did.

::pauses for dramatic effect and applause:: 

So what the hell was the point of that, exactly?

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