Georgi Kisyov & Bob Lynn Posts of the week
The Parents’ Gauntlet: A Reflection on Protecting Our Own
This week was a close call, but a post by Georgi Kisyov really hit home for me. It touched on that raw, universal nerve of raising children: the realization that no matter what you do, they are going to get hurt. That is simply the nature of life, but knowing it doesn’t make it any easier to swallow.
It immediately brought my own kids to mind—every bump, every bruise, and every time their feelings were wounded. As parents, we are hardwired to look in the mirror and question everything. Did I prepare them well enough? How did this happen? Will they be okay in the end?
We live in a constant state of worry, always searching for ways to do better. But the sobering reality is that despite our hardest efforts, we cannot protect them from everything. Perhaps the deeper question is: should we? By shielding them from every hardship, are we actually giving them the wrong kind of protection?
Georgi’s insights ran down the gauntlet for me this week. While second place from Bob Lynn was incredibly strong, Georgi continues to deliver profound, insightful perspectives that demand a first-place finish. Georgi Kisyov Post
The Steady Course: Reflections on Tradition and Resilience
I’ve always admired the way Bob Lynn uses a clever play on words to bridge the gap between generations. His latest post does exactly that, weaving together the themes of tradition and how we cope with a world that never seems to stop moving. It made me realize that perhaps if we held onto our traditions more tightly—if we prioritized the fabric of family and community—we wouldn’t find ourselves reaching for so many modern “coping mechanisms”.
There is something deeply grounding in the way Bob describes traditions surviving across an ever-changing landscape. It paints a picture of a family and a community fortified by resilience and a steady philosophy on life. It’s a reminder that what was once “old” can become “new” again; no matter how turbulent things get or what radical changes come our way, the true course of a well-lived life remains steady.
Traditions and life lessons aren’t just habits—they are good for the soul. This post feels like a short story told by a resident of 60+ years, someone who has seen the seasons of life change, watched the world evolve, and yet is still standing exactly where they belong.
In a world obsessed with the next “efficient” thing, there is a profound power in simply staying the course. Bob Lynn Post
Please give both posts a read. They are both great.
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