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Reflections on more than a half century of living.

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The Last Time

June 16, 2021 Chris G Thelen1 Comment

The other day I was in our basement and I looked at a stack of bins with toys our kids used to play with years ago. At one time these toys were spread across the house and played with on a daily basis. Even though they were picked up each night, the next day they… Continue reading The Last Time

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When the Reality of Parenting Hits

April 7, 2021May 11, 2021 Chris G ThelenLeave a comment

I remember staring with adoring eyes at my first child immediately after she was born. It was the most amazing thing in the world to experience. Then a scary thought hit me, “Where are this baby’s parents?” It soon became apparent I was now a parent! I frantically looked for the owners manual, but found… Continue reading When the Reality of Parenting Hits

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