Rebuilding Rob

  • Rob’s March Madness Day 4 Results – 2026 edition

    Rob’s March Madness Day 4 Results – 2026 edition

    Rob breaks down Day 4 of the 2026 March Madness Tournament. From St. John’s historic Sweet 16 return to Iowa’s massive upset over #1 seed Florida, see the analysis of a 5-3 Sunday performance as the Sweet 16 is set.

  • Preserving the legacy

    Preserving the legacy

    If 14 years of writing vanished tomorrow, what would you save? Rob reflects on the three pivotal blog posts that define the “Rebuilding Rob” journey—from the very first step to the philosophy of being “strong enough to be gentle”—as he closes in on a major 1,000-day milestone.

  • Rob’s March Madness Day 3 Results – 2026 edition

    Rob’s March Madness Day 3 Results – 2026 edition

    A look at the 2026 March Madness Round of 32 results after a chaotic Saturday. From the Texas upset over Gonzaga to Vanderbilt’s heartbreaking buzzer-beater against Nebraska, Rob tracks his “busted” bracket progress and looks ahead to the Sweet 16. Includes game highlights for Michigan, MSU, and Duke, plus a…

  • The Kid Comes Home: Verlander’s Return and a New Easter Tradition

    The Kid Comes Home: Verlander’s Return and a New Easter Tradition

    As the 2026 MLB season kicks off on Netflix, Rob shares why he’s skipping the Detroit Tigers’ Opening Day crowds for a new Easter Sunday tradition at Comerica Park. From Justin Verlander’s return to upcoming spring break plans, explore what it means to look forward with intention.

  • Rob’s March Madness Day 2 Results – 2026 edition

    Rob’s March Madness Day 2 Results – 2026 edition

    After a shaky Thursday, Friday brought the heat and a 13-3 record that has me feeling like Han Solo. From Kentucky’s overtime survival to leapfrogging two million people in the ESPN standings, here is the breakdown of my Round of 64 results and why I’m suddenly feeling a bit too…

  • Three wishes 

    Three wishes 

    Rob reflects on the 1980s “Wish Book” ritual and how his personal wishlist has shifted from simple hobbies to a search for peace and a father’s legacy.

  • Rob’s March Madness Day 1 Results – 2026 edition

    Rob’s March Madness Day 1 Results – 2026 edition

    My March Madness bracket is already in shambles after just one day. 🤦‍♂️ Join me as I review my picks (and many misses) from Day 1 of the men’s tournament, including that painful Wisconsin upset that broke this Badger Dad’s heart.

  • The Classroom Mirror

    The Classroom Mirror

    As a teacher, I often learn more from my students than they do from me. Using Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs as a lens, I discuss the resilience of students facing food insecurity and why providing stability in the classroom is just as vital as “reading, writing, and ‘rithmetic.”

  • Let the Madness begin!

    Let the Madness begin!

    It’s March Madness 2026! As Kid 1 heads to the tournament with the Wisconsin Badgers, I’m breaking down my bracket, navigating family loyalty, and explaining why my heart (and my pick) still lies with the Michigan Wolverines.

  • Silent, But Not ‘Strong and Silent’

    Silent, But Not ‘Strong and Silent’

    What does it really look like when a man goes through a tough time? It isn’t always the “strong, silent” archetype we see in the movies. Sometimes, it’s just the silence. Exploring the “teacher armor,” the reality of depression, and why withdrawal is actually a form of self-preservation.