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Vacation and flying to far off places!
After a solid six weeks of intense 60-hour work weeks, I'm finally grabbing a well-deserved break! My "to-do" list around the house is...
Robert Hopkins
May 14, 20251 min read


I'm finally done training volunteers!
This past month has felt like the longest of my life. I’ve been battling the flu for most of it, while also training all 73 volunteers on...
Robert Hopkins
May 8, 20251 min read


I feel so bad...
I either caught a throat virus or have strep throat. My temperature has been swinging back and forth from 99.6° to 101° the last two...
Robert Hopkins
Apr 15, 20252 min read


One week down, and all is well!
It’s been a long week—twelve-hour days, every day—but honestly, I’ve enjoyed every minute of it. Just twenty minutes before we closed...
Robert Hopkins
Apr 11, 20251 min read


Two whole days and zero issues!
I can’t tell you how nervous I was about how things would go at the food bank during the first few days - but to my surprise, everything...
Robert Hopkins
Apr 8, 20252 min read


Well... It's time to rock-n-roll!
LOL! And here you thought the band was finally taking off? Not quite, Rosarita! I’ve spent the last two weeks training users on the new...
Robert Hopkins
Apr 5, 20251 min read


Since I have so much free time...
Right... NOT! I’m upgrading to a Mac Studio M4 Max with 128GB of unified RAM shared between the CPU and GPU. This beast will power...
Robert Hopkins
Apr 1, 20251 min read


Yes, I've been busy.
No time to mess around with blog posts - I've been swamped at work! Burning in computers (eight so far!), running network cables, hooking...
Robert Hopkins
Mar 20, 20251 min read


It's comin' along nicely!
My preparation for returning to drumming is complete. After numerous videos, my drum set is set up and nearly perfect. I'm looking...
Robert Hopkins
Mar 3, 20251 min read


We are pseudo-live with our hardware/software!
This past weekend and today, I spent most of my time installing the network and computers at FISH, Inc., a food and clothing bank. While...
Robert Hopkins
Mar 3, 20252 min read


Maybe it's time to beat on something...
Is there a hidden meaning behind that subject line? You decide! I'm keeping my lips sealed! 😎 I need a drum set to start recording my...
Robert Hopkins
Feb 22, 20251 min read


Not sure what to do... (Updated)
This one has given me a bit of trouble. The image below doesn’t capture it perfectly—sorry! The sun is really bright today after all the...
Robert Hopkins
Feb 17, 20251 min read


It's pronounced: "van HOHKH" (Dutch)
It’s time to finish my Wheat Field with Cypress , get it mounted on canvas bars, and varnish it. Once that’s done, I’ll have the space I...
Robert Hopkins
Feb 14, 20252 min read


It's not finished... But, WoW!
Yesterday, I toned the canvas and added one or two colors, then finished painting the rest today. If you look closely at the top-center,...
Robert Hopkins
Feb 12, 20251 min read


I need your opinion!
The image below showcases some of my recent paintings. While I’ve been happy with my work lately—some pieces more than others—I’d love to...
Robert Hopkins
Feb 9, 20251 min read


The Saga Continues
I’ve been keeping busy—mostly in good ways! Lately, I’ve been deep into programming, setting up the food bank server, configuring it, and...
Robert Hopkins
Feb 8, 20252 min read


ROLI Piano and Airwave!
I’m pumped to get my ROLI Piano and Airwave MIDI devices soon—this thing is next-level! Here’s why it’s so amazing: 🎹 Color-coded keys...
Robert Hopkins
Feb 2, 20251 min read


The 2025 BEHR Abstract Expressionism Painting (#6)
Today marks my first attempt at using the BEHR 2025 colors I’ve chosen for this week’s painting! I’m starting with Dark Sapphire...
Robert Hopkins
Feb 1, 20251 min read


Home Depot BEHR Color Trends for 2025
Bob’s painting looked great on his entryway walls! I think he liked it—at least, I hope so! But hey, it’s the thought that counts, right?...
Robert Hopkins
Jan 30, 20251 min read


It's always something around the house!
This week's project has been a real pain in the neck—literally! I’m installing a new HVAC return vent in the ceiling of my bonus room...
Robert Hopkins
Jan 29, 20251 min read
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