Author Archives: Jim Gleason

As we walked along the South Bend Riverwalk this morning, we could see and hear dozens of geese. Whether they were flying down the river or resting in the water, most of the geese were making lots of noise. Their squawks are as annoying as they are incessant. In my experience, geese are not easyContinue reading “Annoying Squaks”

Bad habits are difficult to break. Bad behavior is even more difficult to change. Sometimes I feel powerless to make the life changes that I know are needed. It is so much easier to stay on the same old destructive path.. I may have success in making temporary changes, but not in the long-term reliefContinue reading “Power Source”

While social media has emboldened many people to voice their thoughts on many subjects, for many this bravado is a facade. What we have to say online, we don’t always feel free to speak about in person. While we promote certain ideas or personality online, they may mask our true selves. In addition, we mayContinue reading “Speaking Up”

When we pass through a tunnel, it is dark and we can’t wait to get through the tunnel to the light. We do the same thing mentally. Sometimes we are taken to a dark place in our minds and we are eager to see the light. Depression may afflict us or we may become virtuallyContinue reading “Turn the Lights On”

I live in Indiana and it is winter. Contrary to popular belief, that doesn’t mean that it is always cold and snowy. The weather is variable, sometimes very cold and other times just cold. The snow comes and goes. It covers everything for a while, but sun and above freezing temperatures often melt the snowContinue reading “Midwestern Weather”