Author Archives: Jim Gleason

When our daughter was young, we often played board games as a family. We tried to explain the rules to her so she could understand how the game was played. Periodically she would find a shortcut for her advantage. She was not trying to cheat, she just saw a faster way. Rules come from variousContinue reading “Rules Are Rules”

Every day, except Sunday, I walk 10 to 12 miles. Even though I am older now, my steps are usually firm and steady. I did have a short period a couple months ago when I tripped and fell 3 times. Unseen cracks in the sidewalks and trails took me down. I am trying to beContinue reading “Steady Feet”

When I was growing up, two groups of people wanted me to hangout with them. First, there were the tough guys. They sought attention by constantly breaking the rules. At younger ages, this meant cursing, lying and petty thefts. The other group was the so called “good kids”. They weren’t particularly righteous, but rarely gotContinue reading “Choosing Friends”

I woke up this morning feeling weak. My morning walk was much shorter and I am having trouble motivating myself. I don’t know why I feel this way. I got plenty of sleep. Perhaps it is jetlag. So far I don’t think it is anything serious. If you are like me, we face times andContinue reading “Slothful”

Suddenly a dolphin pops out of the water next to the boat you are in. Or a player makes a diving catch at the ballgame you’re attending? Or your child takes his or her first steps. Then somebody exclaims, “did you see that?” Everyone whoops, claps and laughs in shared enjoyment of a wonderful suddenContinue reading “Did You See That?”