Why Bobproof?

Since word leaked that I would be starting a blog, I have been bombarded with questions. The most frequent? Why are you calling this Bobproof?

Two primary reasons.

First, to have some fun with my lack of visual perception and small motor skills (see below). Second, as a bonus, the proof part allows me to work through unresolved memories of staring incomprehensively at proofs in high school geometry. I even considered calling this blog BobNeverGotPasttheGiven but, after some thought, it just didn’t flow as well.

So what qualifies as Bobproof? Select examples include:

·        Not babyproofing the house because it is would be Bobproofing it.

·        The feeling of terror when asked to open your child’s juice box at a birthday party

·        Anything a boy scout can do.

·        Virtually anything a cub scout can do.

·        Putting on a gown or smock correctly

·        Relaying what a contractor has just explained

·        Opening any over the counter or prescription medication

·        Tying your child’s ice skates

·        Going without Carmex because the thought of figuring out how to pierce the packaging is simply too much.

The feeling of terror when entering a home improvement store? Figuring out how to change the clock in your car? Being asked to write legibly on a whiteboard? Bobproof, Bobproof, Bobproof.

So what will this blog be about?

I will use this space to write about things that interest me. I’m imagining that means I will expand on the Bobproof theme along with being a dad, sports, pop culture, current events (but hopefully not politics) and the rest TBD.

I also am excited to interview interesting people and share their experiences and perspectives with readers. I will plan to post the first Q and A next week.

Thanks for reading. This should be fun.