Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Our youngest granddaughter just turned two. She is beginning to assert herself. The favorite question of most toddlers is simply, ‘why?’ They are trying to figure out their world, so they want to know why things are the way they are. Why must they behave in certain ways? Why can’t I do this? As weContinue reading “A Two Year Old’s Question”

I can be so noncommittal about some things while zealously fervent about others. I generally don’t care what we have for dinner, but don’t you dare get in the way of me watching my favorite team. I may not mind if someone ignores me, but if I am saying something important you had better listen,Continue reading “Wishy-washy”

While at the beach yesterday I was watching the birds. Sometimes it takes a lot of energy and effort for them to get off the ground and make their way somewhere. Other times they are just floating in the air. The wind currents take them up or down, forward or backwards. I once had theContinue reading “Birds in Flight”

My wife and I went to the beach today to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. I know that it doesn’t sound like a satisfactory romantic getaway for such an auspicious occasion. But, for us it was quite appropriate. We both have spent most of our lives in Southern California and love to be near theContinue reading “Wave After Wave”

My wife and I recently bought a condominium. It is the first house we had in seven years, having rented an apartment during that time. As you know, there is quite a bit of back and forth during the process. First you bargain on the price. After that is agreed upon, you may negotiate onContinue reading “Redeemed”