Author Archives: Jim Gleason

I grew up in Southern California, where very few homes had basements. Now I live in Indiana where basements are pretty much standard. So I am learning about basement living. On the negative side, basements are usually cold and lonely places. On the positive side, basements are quiet places where you can find peace andContinue reading “Basement Life”

Like many people, I have watched some of the NCAA Basketball Tournament, otherwise known as March Madness. I can’t help but be amazed at the amazing skills and athleticism of these athletes. Most have innate abilities that have been fine tuned by knowledgeable coaches and trainers. They are fully committed to perform at their bestContinue reading “March Madness”

After a natural disaster strikes relief teams come in to assist victims. Generally there are at least two phases to disaster relief work. First, rapid response teams come in to clear the damages and make the areas safe. Then sometime later teams come in to rebuild what was lost. My wife and I have servedContinue reading “Building Up”

I was unable to do my normal hiking this morning due to the rain. Instead, I walked on the treadmill, not as much fun, but beneficial nonetheless. The rain has continued all morning, but it has been a gentle rain. This kind of rain benefits the ground bringing the nutrients it needs to produce grassContinue reading “Gentle Rain”

I was a teenager during the 60s and was caught up in the Peace Movement of those days. The country was split over our involvement in the Vietnam War. People displayed the peace symbol on clothing, bumper stickers, and tattoos. Yet protests and demonstrations often turned violent. The cry for peace was drowned out byContinue reading “Cry For Peace”