Rob Clark

  • Rob Clark wrote a new post 4 years, 4 months ago

    Everyone is a genius.  But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is a failure. –Albert Einstein
    A recent conversation with a buddy about his golf game got […]

  • Rob Clark wrote a new post 4 years, 4 months ago

    (The names of the participants in this story have been changed to protect the innocent).

    My wife and I had the pleasure of moving my son into an off-campus house for the start of his sophomore year in […]

  • Rob Clark wrote a new post 4 years, 4 months ago

    This is the remarkable story of how Kentucky Fried Chicken came to dominate the Christmas Season in Japan.  It is the story of a nun, a failed businessman, and a dancing Santa Claus.  Sound like a joke you might t […]

  • Thank you, Damon. No doubt. A great man a great life.

  • Rob Clark wrote a new post 4 years, 4 months ago

    Well, it finally happened.  After years of consciously staying above the fray, I finally caved.  With so much negative swirl in the media, I have avoided pouring over the editorial sections of major n […]

  • Rob Clark wrote a new post 4 years, 5 months ago

    We can live beside the ocean, leave the fire behind.  Swim out past the breakers, watch the world die. –Everclear
    Many years ago, my wife and I lived on the beach in Santa Monica, a stone’s throw from Big […]

  • That is great, Gloria. We can’t avoid the “lifequakes”, but we can deal with them through perspective, passion, and appreciation. You do incredible work and the kids are lucky to have you!

  • That’s right, Billy. Serious and fun don’t have to be mutually exclusive. No matter the situation, leave a little room for fun!

  • Rob Clark wrote a new post 4 years, 5 months ago

    It’s possible to take something seriously and still have fun at it. –Eddie “The Eagle” Edwards
    What a glorious adventure at Funland!  For those who are not familiar, Funland is an old-school amusement park […]

  • yes, indeed.

  • Rob Clark wrote a new post 4 years, 5 months ago

    I’ll be there, waiting for you, ’cause you can’t make old friends. –Kenny Rogers
    Tradition.  Classic stories.  Good times.  There is something simplistic and yet oddly magical about connecting with old fr […]

  • Ha. Thanks, D. Gaul. It’s never too early to start celebrating!

  • Rob Clark wrote a new post 4 years, 6 months ago

    It’s okay to have personal ambitions.  But you have to take someone with you.  –Roger Staubach
    It’s Christmas in July here at The Resilient Worker!

    I have vowed to listen to more podcasts on the weekends, h […]

  • Good point, Tom. I would guess hallucinogens had something to do with it!

  • Rob Clark wrote a new post 4 years, 6 months ago

    If things are not failing, you are not innovating. –Elon Musk
    Over the years, I have written far more things that make me shudder than make me proud.  As I continue to read over first drafts of old stories, […]

  • Rob Clark wrote a new post 4 years, 6 months ago

    Do you cherish the ones you save or stress about the ones that get away?

    Ever since my children were little, I have wanted to install a sport court in our backyard.  And for a confluence of reasons over the […]

  • Rob Clark wrote a new post 4 years, 6 months ago

    About three weeks ago, we had a family of three rabbits move into our backyard.  Not the wisest choice for real estate!

    The rabbits somehow stumbled on our backyard, perhaps enticed by the slightly long, […]

  • So great, Steve. That was a unique time to be in lockdown, and so glad you bonded with my parents. They are safe and sound in New Hampshire. Hope all is well with you!

  • Thanks for the note, Dr. Gwozdz. So glad it resonated with you and Mrs. Gwozdz. His quote says it all. Need more people like this in the world!

  • Rob Clark wrote a new post 4 years, 6 months ago

    Ah, summer jobs.  Carefree days of mindless tasks, hard work, humble lessons, and some of the most colorful characters in history.  Who doesn’t cherish those memories?

    And now it has come full circle.  In th […]

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