Bob MerckelinbobzyeruncleScenes from a Catalan Writing DeskIn Which our Anti-Hero (hi, it’s me) May or May Not Be Returning to the Fold·1 min read·Apr 1, 2024--5--5
Bob MerckelinDead or AliveFamily DessertIs it a book review, a short story, or a diatribe about how teachers don’t always know best?·3 min read·Feb 13, 2024--6--6
Bob MerckelinbobzyeruncleDear YouLet’s see what’s in the sponge before I burn it·4 min read·Feb 1, 2024--14--14
Bob MerckelinRedemptionThree Strikes, You’re Not OutYour bully’s at bat, and all eyes are on you·3 min read·Aug 3, 2023--9--9
Bob MerckelinbobzyeruncleHome is Where the [Insert Noun Here] IsIt’s an age-old conundrum, but maybe today I’ve figured it out·3 min read·Jul 30, 2023--4--4
Bob MerckelinDead or AliveA Bloody Good Life Lesson after Bloody Marys with GrandmaSometimes you just have to sit a hand out·4 min read·Jul 16, 2023--10--10
Bob MerckelinThe ShortformI’m Not Saying I Got Taylor Swift TicketsBut I just might end up seeing her, even if it costs me my reputation·1 min read·Jul 16, 2023--7--7
Bob MerckelinPlethora Of PopCover Me, BabeThese covers hold just as much sway as the originals, in some cases (maybe) more·3 min read·Jul 15, 2023--2--2
Bob MerckelinbobzyeruncleMy Personal Trainer Really Wants to Get Me (and My Algorithm) SwoleHe’s so helpful and always goes the extra mile, even if that means starting with an extra inch.·3 min read·Jul 14, 2023--5--5
Bob MerckelinDead or AliveFollow These Five Simple Steps To Not Be a Horrible HumanWhy are you asking for bad karma?·6 min read·Jul 8, 2023--9--9