Practice does not make perfection. Perfect practice does. — my middle school band teacher Proficiency, can be an elusive goal to capture. When I was younger, I often bounced between various hobbies and sports as any focus-challenged child would be. Soccer, street hockey, baseball, rock-collecting, post card collecting, and basketball…

Finding success from a different angle as we venture into a new year — Firstly, to dispel any misunderstandings that may arise from the title, “No we are NOT pregnant. . . for now.” 2022 was certainly a year of firsts in the Robins household. Welcoming our first son into the world was an adventure of a life time. “It will be the hardest job of your life . . . but its worth it.” — many friends. They were right. He’s worth it…

Woke up in the still of night my heart trying to find you but all the memories slipped away with the dream past the bedroom Down the stairs up to the door unlatch the scarred bolt Slip outside in the black of night and get lost in the pale moon Where I’ll never ever ever find you Where I’ll never ever ever find you

To walk down that path is to trace every footstep that wandered past With clasped hands and gentle feet we take our first steps Guided by history yet longing paths unseen The grip tightens as I aim for pastures green You leave the trodden course and in step follow me A few days late, but a happy Valentine’s for my love and biggest fan Gemma Stoll I can’t wait to say “I do” and begin our trek through life together #GemmaStollHisName #ChrisIsRobbingHerHeart #May2018