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I’m glad you all could stop by for a peek at what I have to offer here. My world is pretty simple. I have a family that I love very much, a job working for MLB.com and some views on life, the world and particularly our country tis’ of thee that will have those hamsters spinning around on that virtual wheel in your mind. I hope you come back and visit me for updates on my blogs, my photos, videos, current events and anything else I’ve got sifting around in this big ole head of mine. See you soon!

Signing off,

Robby Radio

P.S.  – Check out some past postings below between 2007-2008. Enjoy!

Originally posted on November 6th, 2007 on http://robbyradio.blogspot.com/

You’ve heard it before, but have you ever wondered about the importance of it?

Jack of all trades, master of none. This is something that gnaws away at my very being constantly.

I feel as if I fall within this category of people in this world. I know little bits of information about a lot of different jobs, facets of life, but have never truly felt comfortable professing absolute knowledge about any one subject overall.

Now a lot of my friends are scoffing at this notion immediately saying, “DUDE, you know a TON about sports!” Okay, so I know my fair share, but that still doesn’t make me a master, just more well versed than others.

It occurred to me last week that maybe it’s better to be a master of one, rather than jack of all, master of none. I understand the need to be well-rounded. And while I’ve NEVER been one to feel that I have to conform to the needs and wants of the masses (especially when I feel that they’re all dipshits anyway), the reality does remain that a person can have more success if he/she is specialized in a specific field of study rather than knowing a little bit here and there. Now while you might appreciate more of what life has to offer by learning as well as applying different skills throughout your life, you may also find yourself stuck in a rut, reaching a state of boredom and eventually becoming depressed in your current situation if you choose to hop from job to job.

Depending on your lifestyle, this may appeal to you and if it does, then I say, go for it!

However the older you get, the tougher it becomes to continue these patterns without certain expected consequences, whether they be financially or emotionally.

Now if you are the Master of One, then you will be in high demand wherever you go. You will know everything there is to know about a particular subject matter and this is a luxury that will afford you job offers for the rest of your life. Now the downfall is that b/c you’ve chosen to exclusively focus on one field of study rather than dabble in a little of everything, you run the risk of pigeon-holing yourself as well. Also, the same applies as it does for Jack…if you develop discontent in your current position and want to pursue something else, it may be increasingly difficult as you get older and your priorities of survival change.

I don’t know which is better. In fact, I am reaching out to those that may take a peek at this blog to give me your thoughts. I want YOU to tell me what you think is better and why. Getting a different perspective on this topic might help me unravel it a bit more in my own mind. Thanks for checking me out and hopefully staying awake…lol.

This is Robby Radio…signing OFF!

Originally posted on Thursday, September 18th, 2008 on

http://robbyradio.blogspot.com/

The past is something we lament over from time to time. Well others may consider it just being nostalgic as lament has the undertones of regret seeded within it’s loins. I not only lament, but I also get nostalgic and fondly reminisce. This is, folks, the roller coaster that is Robby Radio’s brain. Many twists, turns, tailspins, loop-de-loops even before I level off and land at my next mental destination.

You ever look at yourself in the mirror, so disgusted with yourself that you want to just reach out and strangle you or just punch yourself in the face? I would advise against that since you’re in front of a mirror after all, but the sentiment is what matters. Frustration fills me to the brim on a near daily basis. I ask myself why I lament over things. I ask myself why I even become nostalgic or reminisce…fondly or otherwise and I can never answer my own question to my own satisfaction.

Truth be told, I’m my own worst enemy. I have been my entire life and while I know that I can do anything I put my mind to, (stole that from an after school special *wink wink*) it still maddens me how I don’t. It’s like a case of writer’s block that just won’t go away! But I digress.

I sit here typing out my emotions while I could be focusing on something more relevant. Something that relates to my field or just something I’m interested in knowing about. I suppose it’s helpful to have this catharsis of sorts from time-to-time, but I can’t help but wonder if it is helping or hurting me.

In the past, I used to have more motivation, more ambitions, more go get’em type gusto. Now I’m more subdued and seem to care less about things I once did. I realize that as you grow older, interests change or your level with regard to those interests lessen or you just find other things to occupy your time. But I seem to be more fair weather than I have ever been and it scares the ever-loving shit out of me! I don’t want to just settle, but this mental funk I’m in is so deep, I feel like I’ve been digging for years with little or no success.

While most know that I have a son now…aside from him, my motivation is sorely lacking. He gets me through most days. Looking at his smiling face makes me understand my purpose, but I KNOW that there is more out there for me to accomplish. It’s just a matter of me figuring it out.
The rant is done for now.

This is Robby Radio…signing OFF!!!

Originally posted on Wednesday, October 8th, 2008 on http://robbyradio.blogspot.com/

My buddy…we’ll call him JP, inspired me tonight. He gave me the motivation to write about something that has always ticked me off. Those of whom that can be considered cads. One definition of this word is as follows: A person whose behavior is unprincipled or dishonorable. It has come to my attention that my name has been sullied, soiled if you will. I like to think of myself as a pretty virtuous guy with a good personality and a work ethic that many would admire. Those reading this may believe I’m just tooting my own horn, but this couldn’t be farther from the truth. These qualities have been pointed out to me by countless friends and colleagues over the years.
But there are those that do not emulate this type of attitude, in fact they are simply cads. They are of the belief that they are exempt from blame in situations where things go array. Finger pointing is at a premium with these type of people. They never feel as if they have done wrong and will stop at nothing to point out the supposed flaws of others. They will step on toes, skirt around corners, get on the good side of the right people as long as it means that their record and reputation stay squeaky clean.

I’ve never been one to play games or go behind someone’s back whether we’ve had a disagreement or not. And this is with respect to my friends, family or anytime in my working life. I stand by that and I feel as if my loyalty and demeanor should be recognized, not overlooked as it consistently is where I work.

It seems to be the case that people don’t seem to speak up when things are going well, only when a problem surfaces. An old woman isn’t going to write to city hall to thank them for keeping the street smooth where she lives…instead she will contact them when a pothole is hindering her travel! She has no reason to make a stink otherwise.

Now the difference between this case and the cads I know and despise is that she has a legitimate gripe, while the others just enjoy the sound of their own voices. What boggles my mind more than anything else is how a person doing this can look at their reflection in the mirror without hanging their head. It astounds me how one can live comfortably knowing that they are unjustly ruining the life of someone else when their own inefficiencies are to blame for recent downfalls.

But in this man’s humble opinion…a person of this nature…a true CAD will never truly understand that a problem, ANY problem, could be the direct result of their failure to complete a task on their own. It is a deficiency in the personality that disables your understanding of right and wrong in the proper context. Responsibility is an afterthought!

I wish these people didn’t exist. Life is tough to begin with. I have a son and I am doing my best to raise him. He is only 4 and a half months old at this point, but I realize how arduous a task it will be in a world that is ever-changing. And to think that people like this unfortunately inhabit this planet, I shudder to think of what he may have to go through during his life dealing with those that live in their own delusional world of finger-pointing.

If I could rid the world of that mentality and teach people to own up to mistakes when they make them, I would feel good about my time here on earth. But the list is long my friends…the list is long.

Be well until next time all.

This is Robby Radio…signing OFF!!!