Author Archives: Jim Gleason

To what are you looking forward? Is it some planned special event like a wedding, a birth, a reunion of friends or family, or a vacation. Perhaps you are looking forward to retirement or just some free time to unwind. The things that promise to bring us joy give us encouragement and strength to carryContinue reading “Looking Forward”

For thousands of years man has been on a quest for knowledge. And yet we have still only scratched the surface of the available knowledge. Every day humans learn hundreds of new things. Yet scientists remain puzzled by the origins of life and health professionals are limited in their ability to diagnose and treat patients.Continue reading “Limited Knowledge”

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”