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The Next Half Century

Reflections on more than a half century of living.

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Finding Fresh Dirt in My Life

May 12, 2023May 11, 2023 Chris G Thelen2 Comments

For a moment I could feel the hope of spring as I compressed the soil. The warmth of spring would soon germinate new life, new hope.

Memories · The Last Half Century

The Cows Shared Our Swimming Pool

July 28, 2022July 7, 2022 Chris G ThelenLeave a comment

Who needs a swimming pool when you have a cow tank? That’s what we thought when I was a kid. But we never told our mom — until now.

Down on the Farm · The Last Half Century

You Call That a Truck?

June 3, 2022May 20, 2022 Chris G Thelen2 Comments

I recently read a review of a truck in a newspaper. When I looked at a picture of the cab interior I felt like I was looking at a living room in Architectural Digest complete with leather recliners, end tables with cup holders and a big screen television. This wasn’t even close to the trucks… Continue reading You Call That a Truck?

The Last Half Century · The Work World

Cracking Open New Skills

March 24, 2021May 11, 2021 Chris G ThelenLeave a comment

Sometimes it’s the unexpected skills and experience people have that matter most. This post explores experience that doesn’t always show up on a resume until someone asks the right question...

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