Author Archives: Jim Gleason

We are driving across the country right now. Even though the speed limit is 75 miles per hour in much of this part of the country, our progress seems slow and tedious. Patience is a hard virtue to possess and draw upon when needed. But waiting is just a small part of patience. This wordContinue reading “A Hard Virtue”

Today I will achieve an objective that I have had for decades. When we go to the Texas Rangers game tonight, I will have been to a baseball game in every current Major League Baseball stadium. I have thoroughly enjoyed the quest. But this journey is not really an important one in the grander schemeContinue reading “The Ultimate Prize”

Today I had a bit of a frightening experience. I was hiking on a trail that was new to me. Suddenly the trail ended and no longer looked like the map. I made my way back to what I thought was the trailhead. I was hopelessly lost. I was able to get a message toContinue reading “Lost in the Wilderness”

We have been spending a few days in Hot Springs, Arkansas. A lot of our time has been spent hiking trails in the Hot Springs National Park. Some of the trails are flat and easy. But since this national park is in the mountains, some of the trails feature steep inclines. When you are atContinue reading “Capture the Mountain”

A car dangerously cuts in front of another driver in a hurry. The offended driver steps on the accelerated in rage so as to cut off the offender. A customer comes into a fast food restaurant. But her food is not prepared to her liking. She becomes loud and abusive and winds up slapping theContinue reading “Gone Too Far”

Most contracts are limited in coverage and terms. Even the marriage vows where we say “until death” we will never part, seems to have a hidden limitation that says “unless I fall out of love for you”. The warranty on our purchases have all sorts of exclusions, making us wonder what is really covered. WhyContinue reading “Lifetime Guarantee”