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…

The Goldfinch

The Goldfinch

Don Cheke Feb 16, 2026 20 min read

Today I am going to discuss The Goldfinch (2013), a book by Donna Tartt, while at the same time discussing the many things that came to mind while doing so. As is often the case with me, I had a…

The Artist’s Dream

The Artist’s Dream

Don Cheke Jan 24, 2026 5 min read

I had the best dream last night about being an artist, one as unknown as I am today. Here I am, awake at 4:30am, writing about it. For some reason, a woman was organizing my mass of art into an…

Fallout

Fallout

Don Cheke Jan 23, 2026 11 min read

Recently I tried to watch the TV series Fallout. It is a TV series based on the popular computer game of the same name. During my third try, I reached 3 or 4 minutes into the 4th episode of season…

Fringe

Fringe

Don Cheke Jan 18, 2026 20 min read

In today’s blog post I am going to share what I have been up to recently. To be honest, it isn’t as exciting as it sounds, but perhaps you will find some things interesting and maybe some words of wisdom…

What’s in a Name?

What’s in a Name?

Don Cheke Jan 2, 2026 9 min read

What better way to start the new year is there than to shake off the winter blues and dive back into the world of creativity. That’s the hope, at least. If you are like me, you find the winter season…