Category: Current Events

Merry Christmas!  I hope you enjoy the holidays wherever you may be. I’m drafting this before I head west to be with my California kids, so I’ll keep this short. Remember…   Love, Rob, Bob, Dad, TGO

My daughter-in-law, Lindsay, attended a work-related workshop a couple of weeks ago. Each participant learned a few things about what makes them tick. Our personality guides us as we deal with the events of each day. When I arrived for the Thanksgiving holiday, we talked a bit about her results. She’s a blue/gold personality. I’m …

I’ve been invited to share my book publicly tomorrow at The Villages’ Wine and Words. I’ll be reading at the Riverbend Recreation Center starting at 6:30. I knew of the program but really didn’t know much about it. When I looked it up, this is what I read. What if there was a place where …

It’s hard to focus on the day when life throws a curve, and things look off. You stumble when you’re not sure of what’s next. If you’re lucky, you have someone to share your story. And if you’re very lucky, they can help you get back on your path. They ground you and help you …

I’ve spent the past several weeks recording an audio version of my book.  It’s a long-involved process, but I’m nearing the end.  Here’s a sample. I’ll let everyone know when it’s up and running.  You’ll have the opportunity to purchase a copy for yourself if you like.  You’ll be able to listen to my voice …

I’m recording my book, Pondering Life’s Lessons. It will be available as an audiobook on Amazon around the first of the year. I decided to record the book because I knew I’d have a lot of down time following my shoulder surgery. Recording occupies part of my time each day. I’m collaborating with an audiobook …

When I graduated from high school, I thought I might go into politics.  I even wrote about becoming a United States Senator in my thank you letter to those who gave me graduation gifts.  I’d study law, become an attorney, and somewhere down the line, I’d run for office.  I didn’t know what I’d run …

I’m going back to school later today. I’m taking another class through The Villages’ Enrichment Academy. I’ve taken several over the years and found them to be helpful. I took my first one about ten years ago. I learned how to do magic. Brady and Eva were nine and seven at the time. I taught …

If you’ve been reading my blog, you know I had shoulder surgery between two hurricanes, Helene and Milton. David was here for Helene, and we drove home from the University of Florida Hospital in Gainesville through a couple of downpours on our way back to The Villages. Our GPS directed us away from I-75 along …

When I started writing this blog Ruth did most of my proofreading. She was more focused on content than structure so many of my errors went unnoticed. Ruth wanted to make sure that my stories weren’t offensive, and while I never intended to be so, she pointed out my shortcomings. Over time spouses can become …