The Weight of Ink

The Weight of Ink

Don Cheke Apr 16, 2026 13 min read

When I first read the book title “The Weight of Ink,” by Rachel Kadish (2017), that was enough to make me want to read the book. Those four words resonated deeply with the writer in me and I couldn’t help…

Route 66 – April 9 to April 12

Route 66 – April 9 to April 12

Don Cheke Apr 12, 2026 11 min read

One of the most important parts of any journey is ensuring that one has enough fuel throughout the trek, whether having a full tank for its entirety or being able to refill along the way. In today’s blog post I…

Route 66 – April 2 to April 8

Route 66 – April 2 to April 8

Don Cheke Apr 8, 2026 17 min read

The miles continue to pass as we sail along Route 66 with stops, again, at the next Online Therapy Unit center. Further along we will take time and stop at the next vintage point of interest. April 5, 2026 On…

Memory Lane

Memory Lane

Don Cheke Apr 6, 2026 7 min read

My wife, Denise, has always been a shutterbug – meaning that she has always enjoyed capturing special moments on film. In her early years, she embarked on a career in Journalism, which likely stemmed from her desire to capture history.…

Route 66 – March 28 to April 1

Route 66 – March 28 to April 1

Don Cheke Apr 1, 2026 14 min read

In today’s blog post I will share some more details of my Route 66 journey with stops at the therapy center, and various other points of interest. Before I begin, let me say that I often wonder why I am…

Managing Beliefs

Managing Beliefs

Don Cheke Mar 31, 2026 10 min read

Today’s blog post is a look at the thoughts I jotted down while working through the Online Therapy Unit additional resource called Managing Beliefs. I found it interesting and it brought to mind many things, some of which I have…

Route 66 – March 21 to March 27

Route 66 – March 21 to March 27

Don Cheke Mar 27, 2026 12 min read

Here we are today, continuing along Route 66. There are a number of interesting things to share and I hope you find reading through this blog post an enjoyable way to spend some time. March 23, 2026 Today is what…

Addressing Anger

Addressing Anger

Don Cheke Mar 21, 2026 11 min read

In the feature image, it looks like Little Loaf has said something to ignite Sally Mander’s fuse. She looks very angry! Below are my thoughts while reading the article called Addressing Anger in the Online Therapy Unit Additional Resources packet.…

Route 66 – March 12 to March 20

Route 66 – March 12 to March 20

Don Cheke Mar 20, 2026 17 min read

Today we will reflect on a few things that have transpired over the last week or so. The blog post is a bit longer than I thought it would be, so perhaps grab a coffee or tea before you dig…

Route 66 – March 5 to March 11

Route 66 – March 5 to March 11

Don Cheke Mar 11, 2026 11 min read

Today we will look at a few more days along Route 66. Although, most folks that responded to my last blog post found it open and honest, and enjoyed the humor I used to get through what was discussed, one…

Route 66 – February 28 to March 4

Route 66 – February 28 to March 4

Don Cheke Mar 4, 2026 17 min read

Today we continue with the trek along Route 66. One of my favorite things to do is to go for a drive with Denise and bask in the joy that being with her brings. As I often say, she is…

Route 66 – First Days

Route 66 – First Days

Don Cheke Feb 27, 2026 7 min read

On February 25th I turned 66 years old. I’ll tell you about that shortly. That said, early the next morning my muse, Denise, spoke to me – well, she actually texted me and said, “Happy Route 66 boy! I love…