Author Archives: Jim Gleason

I did not learn mechanical, carpentry, or repair skills growing up. My father did not have these abilities or knowledge, so he could not teach me and I didn’t have anyone else to go to. As a result my wife has always done a lot of the repairs around our house. She grew up withContinue reading “Qualified”

I enjoy watching track and field, ever since our daughter participated. The skills necessary to succeed are so varied, depending on the event. I especially like to watch the high jump and pole vault. I am always wondering how high they can go, while amazed at their skills. Eventually, the participants reach their limit, asContinue reading “Field Events”

Who is the most important person you have ever talked with? Maybe you met a celebrity by chance and had a brief conversation. Perhaps you are involved with government or politics and met some influential leaders. I met some powerful business people in my career, but I probably did not make a meaningful impression onContinue reading “Audience of One”

When I was a child I wanted to be a professional baseball player. But I never put in the effort to achieve my goal. I played a lot of baseball but didn’t seek the conditioning and instruction to move ahead. Later in life I found a job that I liked and was somewhat good at.Continue reading “Worthwhile Pursuit”

“They can’t do that to me! I will show them!” How often have we uttered these words, or sentiments like them? How often have we allowed the anger within us to spill out, so that we exact revenge? A car dangerously cuts us off on the highway and the verbal venom comes out. A businessContinue reading “Mercy’s Extent”