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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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Memories · The Last Half Century

The Marbles I Couldn’t Let Go

March 31, 2021May 11, 2021 Chris G ThelenLeave a comment

Memories are powerful. When they attach themselves to the things in our life, it makes it very difficult to get rid of those things. At this point in my life, I am trying to downsize my collection of stuff from more than a half century of living. I am finding that as I pare down… Continue reading The Marbles I Couldn’t Let Go

Memories · The Last Half Century

Instant Ancestors and Fake History

July 1, 2020February 22, 2021 Chris G Thelen2 Comments

It did bring to light a dilemma for me. My kids weren’t around for the first few years of our marriage or when I was dating my wife. I mean, who is going to fact check the details if I embellish our personal history?

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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