Thoughts by Myself #16 - Fear is Normal
Reduce Fear, but Don't Eliminate it. Last night, watching the Phantom of the Opera (Andrew Lloyd Webber) on TV, I got caught up in the...
Thoughts by Myself #15 - Generosity
Everyone Deserves the Benefit-of-the-Doubt - Including Yourself. It is tough not to be judgmental these days. When Mary and I go walking...
Thoughts by Myself #14 - We Are Not Powerless
We Are All First Responders. I think about how life changed for us after 9/11. Now metal detectors and security checks are common. Last...
Thoughts by Myself #13–Outrage
I’ve Overdosed on Outrage, Anger, and Resentment. I overdosed on outrage today. In headlines in the news and in comments on social media,...
Thoughts by Myself #12 – Human Connection
We miss being with each other. Yesterday I walked to the Library. I knew it was closed, but I wanted to find out how long it would take...
Thoughts by Myself # 11 - Appreciation
Shopping isn't so much fun anymore. I used to enjoy grocery shopping. I like to see what’s in the stores, browsing for something I didn't...
Thoughts by Myself #10 - Gratitude
It Heals Our Toxic Thoughts Another tiny friend arrives. Sketch: Schoenhofer Watching the Governor's Press conference, I learned more...
Thoughts by Myself #9
Anticipatory Grief—The Fearful Worry About What The Future Holds. An owl visits Calvin. Sketch: Schoenhofer Today, Mary and I volunteered...
Thoughts by Myself #8
Our Collective Grief-The World is Changing. Life is changing for Calvin and friends. Sketch: Schoenhofer Life was different when I was...
Thoughts by Myself #7
I Never Imagined Staying At Home Would Be So Difficult. Things are growing. Sketch Schoenhofer On the News every night, I see pictures of...