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The Next Half Century

Musings aged in an old casing for more than a half century for optimal flavor in every word.

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Craving Human Contact

May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Chris G ThelenLeave a comment

Then perhaps this craving to talk to someone, to meet with someone face-to-face, is a legacy of the pandemic. A computer screen or a voice over a phone just isn’t the same as human contact. To see someone’s full face, to see them smile and greet you, seems so precious now....

Current Musings · The Next Half Century

Longing for Crowds

May 19, 2021May 15, 2021 Chris G Thelen1 Comment

Crowds. The word jolted me while I was reading a novel the other day. I tried to remember what it was like to be in a crowd. It had been so long since I was in a crowd — a crowded stadium, a theater, even a crowded sidewalk. The concept of a crowd seems so… Continue reading Longing for Crowds

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Phone Calls Ain’t What They Used To Be

May 5, 2021May 11, 2021 Chris G ThelenLeave a comment

As I talked on the phone the other night with my granddaughter, I thought about how natural it is for her to have a video call. Even more amazing to me is that we were talking while I was out for a walk. She was able to share the sights around me. The availability of… Continue reading Phone Calls Ain’t What They Used To Be

Perspective · The Next Half Century

The Post Pandemic Era

May 13, 2020May 26, 2020 Chris G ThelenLeave a comment

In the pre-pandemic world we took for granted how delicately interwoven we are as a society. We did not understand how fragile our systems are that we depend on.

Perspective · The Next Half Century

Relative Strangers

April 8, 2020May 26, 2020 Chris G ThelenLeave a comment

It is often the hardships, the traumatic things in life that shape us the most. Logging our emotional journey through this current pandemic could be a great benefit now and for future generations.

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