Author Archives: Jim Gleason

The weather has turned cold all of a sudden. We will probably have much colder days ahead but going from temperatures in the mid 50 degrees Fahrenheit to the mid-teens overnight adds to the chill in these old bones. Cold weather makes going outside less attractive and more burdensome with all the extra layers ofContinue reading “Cold Days”

At this time of year it is not unusual for people to make a list of things that they would like to receive as gifts. Of course the gift giver is not obligated to give a gift from the list. But whether a gift is given from the list or not, the giver generally seeksContinue reading “Gift Giving”

As is our custom, my wife and I volunteered as course monitors for the annual Turkey Stampede 10K race on Thanksgiving. We always enjoy helping at this event. At the front of the pack are always the elite runners competing. At the back of the pack are those simply out for the fun. To completeContinue reading “Turkey Stampede”

In our area, the Dutch Amish restaurant called Essenhaus is widely known and extremely popular. They serve heaping helpings of great food. You can smell the fried chicken or delicious baked goods for miles, it seems. The smells draw you in. Smells have the power to bring back memories. A certain smell may remind youContinue reading “Attractive Fragrance”

Our grandson had his first wrestling meet of the season today, and of course we went to watch. Watching a child or grandchild of yours wrestling must be like watching them do gymnastics or diving. Seated in the audience, I still found myself bending and making the other moves with him. I am amazed atContinue reading “Wrestling”