Author Archives: Jim Gleason

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”

Envy is a dangerous drug. It can never be satisfied. Once we get what we envy, we instantly want more. Like other sins, once we give ourselves to envy, we find ourselves in a downward spiral, never satisfied and always groaning for more. We want what others have and the lifestyle they exhibit. Most ofContinue reading “Envy”

I can be pretty sarcastic at times. It is often the way that I express humor. I am not proud of this weakness in my social skills. Sarcasm does not help me have a positive attitude and surely does not benefit others. Instead, sarcasm tends to bring both of us down. Our words are prettyContinue reading “Transforming Words”