Author Archives: Jim Gleason

A year ago I had a number of trips on public sidewalks, causing me to fall. Fortunately, I didn’t injure myself seriously, only minor scrapes and damage to my pride. Each time I simply did not see the raised portion of the sidewalk and caught my feet on it. Have you ever noticed that weContinue reading “Stumbling Blocks”

One day I was traveling with friends in a van to the Kathmandu Airport. Unfortunately, it was a day of widespread demonstrations in Nepal’s capital. At a busy intersection the van was suddenly surrounded by angry demonstrators. They refused to let the van move and we weren’t sure whether they intended to violently attack us.Continue reading “Engulfed”

It happens in every professional football game. Someone will make a spectacular play, or score a touchdown, and will stand with arms held high welcoming the attention and accolades of all those watching. It has gotten to the point where the celebrations are choreographed before the game. The player is having a little fun, butContinue reading “Attention Seeking”

A great work of art displayed in the perfect setting, music that lifts the soul, a finely crafted piece of furniture, the smell of a delicious gourmet meal, a perfectly timed jump by an outfielder to take away a home run, a flawless gymnastics routine, the fine detail of skilled woodworking, and the taste ofContinue reading “Enduring Craftsmanship”

It is difficult to watch or read the news these days. Everywhere there is fighting and quarreling. Politicians argue, school boards and parents bicker, nations rise against nations, factions attack other factions within countries, drivers pit themselves against other drivers, and people use weapons inside schools, businesses, and public gatherings to injure or kill. AtContinue reading “Quarrels and Fights”