Thomas G Robinson
Bio
A grandfather, father, son, brother, and friend. He's also a student in a masters program, artist, singer/songwriter, actor, writer & college grad making it through each day scathed, damaged and broken ... but, he’s still making it! Kinda.
Stories (31/0)
Good Grief: A “How-To” in Arranging (or Attending) Memorials
By Tomás G Robinson Recently a friend of mine, who is enjoying his retirement, has had to deal with something he didn’t even think about when he was working. The thought that he’d spend his days golfing or relaxing by a pool was a great goal mark he’d set for himself to help him through the workweek, but, the reality is that once you’ve retired you’re going to spend most of the time with a few friends who live near you, and the most you’ll do is usually meet for breakfast or lunch, and not much else.
By Thomas G Robinson16 days ago in Humans
Take Me Home, Country... Lake?
John Denver had a huge hit with his song, “Take Me Home, Country Road”. It was an homage to the country life that he grew up in as a child. The song brought nice thoughts of peaceful times and the supposed ease of growing up in the country. But is it always sunny and peaceful in the country?
By Thomas G Robinsonabout a year ago in Earth
From Almonds to Grapes – The Decision Not Hastily Made
The City of El Paso de Robles was incorporated in California on March 11, 1889. It was mostly known at first for its hot springs, where there would soon be many buildings built to take advantage of the town’s hot mineral waters. It also became the last resting stop to take a break before you continued your traveling to the coast.
By Thomas G Robinsonabout a year ago in Humans
When Manuela Hosted a Goodbye to Prince at The Roxy
Remembering when Prince passed away, most of his fans would think it was the darkest day in their lives. Soon, gatherings at Paisley Park (his home/studio in Chanhasen Mn), and "First Avenue" (the place where most of the concert scenes in his debut film, Purple Rain" were shot), began to pop up suddenly and without fanfare. Soon other Prince-related venues began to have pop up gatherings to talk about, mourn and remember the artist.
By Thomas G Robinsonabout a year ago in Beat
What’s the Story on Breaking News Stories that…
Think about what types of news stories are important in your life. Why do they matter to you? As far back as I can remember, I can recall certain moments in my life where the news interrupted our daily regular activities with a “SPECIAL NEWS REPORT!”.
By Thomas G Robinson2 years ago in Journal
Finding Yourself When You Didn’t Even Know You Were Lost
When I was about ten years old I was introduced to the magic of live theatre through a class field trip to the high school drama auditorium, in Paso Robles, Ca. during school hours, to see a special matinee of a traveling production of the play called, “1776”.
By Thomas G Robinson2 years ago in Humans
BROKER
BROKER CHAPTER I: The Eyes Have It It is often said that, out of desperation, he would survive most of the bad luck that seemed to always come his way. And that’s the crux of it, isn’t it … bad luck, bad days, bad timing, bad decisions … this was his curse. Always bad.
By Thomas G Robinson2 years ago in Fiction
