by Dr. Dan | Aug 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
I started thinking about vulnerability when the chain broke on my bicycle. In theory, a broken bicycle chain shouldn’t make me feel vulnerable, but I guess feelings have less to do with theories and more to do with what is happening within and around us. There is a...
by Dr. Dan | Aug 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
We cancelled our road trip out to California because I was afraid that we’d encounter too many people who weren’t wearing masks. I recently talked with someone who said that hardly anyone was wearing masks when they visited a friend in Indiana. I feared that states...
by Dr. Dan | Aug 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
I think I am becoming a better listener during this pandemic period. At least I have become a better listener with birds. I notice the sounds of birds more than ever before when I’m in the woods with my dog. I sometimes even take the time to tell the birds, “You...
by Dr. Dan | Aug 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
I was waiting in line to get into a store and found myself feeling impatient. We never used to have to wait in line to get into a store. We only had to wait in line once we were in a store and wanted to pay to get out of the store. This pandemic period has us doing...
by Dr. Dan | Jul 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
A loyal blog follower tells me what a tough time it is for youth soccer coaches. This makes sense, given that coaches need players to do their jobs. I wonder if coaches will appreciate all of their players more once their seasons resume. Some coaches only...