Author Archives: Jim Gleason

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”

I am amazed by the skill and courage that it takes to excel on the balance beam in gymnastics. The gymnasts perform intricate feats at great risk. I don’t know how they do it, but I do know that they have to keep their eyes on the target and can’t become distracted by the noiseContinue reading “Balance Beam”

Right now I have a high number of painful red spots on my face. I am highly susceptible to skin cancer and have many precancerous spots on my face and two confirmed cancer growths on my arm. The doctor recommended a chemotherapy cream for my face. It is strong stuff. My face feels like aContinue reading “Product of Trials”

We all seek protection of many types. We buy insurance to offset medical costs, automobile damage, home repairs, and long term disabilities. We run home as quickly as possible to seek the safety and comfort of familiar surroundings when we have a bad day. We go to court to protect what we feel is rightfullyContinue reading “My Refuge”

If you are like me, you periodically come across obstacles that seem too great to overcome. I have been given job assignments that I don’t feel qualified to do. I have faced life situations that I have no idea how to handle. I have questions for which I can see no answer. The world tellsContinue reading “Overcoming”