Author Archives: Jim Gleason

A perfect season in professional sports is a rare accomplishment. The Miami Dolphins were undefeated one season. No Major League Baseball team has ever succeeded to the point of having no losses in a season. Several National Basketball Association teams have had very good seasons, but all have lost several games. If you and IContinue reading “Undefeated”

In my 72 years of experience, I have done some things that cause me to think or someone to say, “What were you thinking?” These actions cause me great embarrassment and may even hurt others. You can go to YouTube today and find numerous videos categorized under “what were they thinking?” We have all witnessedContinue reading “Immature Thoughts”

Recently, I have had two heart procedures, a heart catheterization and a heart ablation. The first was done to determine if I had any blockages. The second procedure was done to correct an irregular heart rhythm. Thankfully, I haven’t yet gotten to the point where I need a heart transplant or artificial heart. But GodContinue reading “Heart Surgery”

Even though we are in the middle of summer, my thoughts turned to spring, the season of revival. Baseball returns with hopes for our favorite team. Flowers sprout and declare a multicolored renewal of life. Trees regain their leafy splendor. After the cold of winter, we all get to go outside and enjoy the freshContinue reading “Revive Us Again”

Home Improvement shows trumpet the glory of house remodeling. In an hour or less the hosts take the dull, dreary, or just plain awful looking and turn it into its former glory or a whole new beautiful appearance. First comes the demolition, or removing the bad. Then the glorious new appearance is built. Of course,Continue reading “Restoration”