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The Next Half Century

Reflections on more than a half century of living.

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While You Were Out

August 17, 2022July 7, 2022 Chris G Thelen1 Comment

It’s hard now for me to think that there was actually a time when you were unreachable when you left home or the office — you were gone as in no one was able to contact you. There were no cell phones, pagers or even voice mail. If someone called the office and no one… Continue reading While You Were Out

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And The Password Is?

August 11, 2022July 7, 2022 Chris G ThelenLeave a comment

Passwords. When did they get to be such a major headache? Seems today everyone wants a secret password or special code word so they can know it’s the true me and not some double agent. I mean really, some days I don’t know if I’m really me or not. Sometimes I feel like I’m not really… Continue reading And The Password Is?

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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

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The Power of Presentation

September 24, 2020February 22, 2021 Chris G ThelenLeave a comment

What still holds true, no matter what the presentation technology, is the content of the presentation and its power to persuade, inform or connect with an audience at an emotional level.

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Future Self Meets Past Self

June 10, 2020June 9, 2020 Chris G ThelenLeave a comment

When my past self meets my future self, my future self reassures my past self that things in the future will make a lot more sense. It’s all so confusing.

Current Musings · Technology

Not Everyone Wants an Intro

June 3, 2020May 29, 2020 Chris G ThelenLeave a comment

If I added up all the time I’ve spent watching movie and TV intros in the last half century, I’m guessing it would add up to a year of my life.

Technology

When Phones Stayed at Home

April 29, 2020May 26, 2020 Chris G Thelen2 Comments

Phones are an interesting device. During this time of COVID-19 and stay-at-home orders, they provide a vital link to our family and friends. Video chat, texting and even talking give us the next best thing to being with someone. Our phones have become a vital link to information and people around the world. It’s hard… Continue reading When Phones Stayed at Home

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