Author Archives: Jim Gleason

When I was growing up there was no such thing as distance learning or e-learning. It was impossible as personal computing devices had not been invented yet. However, if distance learning had been available, I am sure that I would have loved it. Distance learning is great for us introverts who love to work independentlyContinue reading “Distance Learning”

Normally I am a fairly confident fellow. I don’t think that I am smug or arrogant, although in some situations it may appear so. It is just that at age 71, I have pretty much figured out what I can and can’t do. I stay away from the things that I know I can’t doContinue reading “Confidence”

Sometimes I feel like I am held together by bailing wire and duct tape. As I have gotten older, doctors have ordered more and more equipment for me to use. First, it was glasses, which have been replaced over time with stronger and stronger prescriptions. Then came hearing aids, which also have been adjusted. AfterContinue reading “Held Together”

Who is the most important person who thinks about you often? I am talking about someone who knows you personally and would be inclined to think of you often. So that rules out political leaders. While they may think about their constituents, they probably don’t know your name. You may have a close relative whoContinue reading “Thoughts of Importance”

My wife and I spent the last two days in Chicago. I love the city.  And, of course, I love the Cubs. I love the lakeside and the riverside. Chicago has its share of problems, but there is also a lot to enjoy. Getting around Chicago can be difficult. We’ve been there several times, soContinue reading “Lost in the City”

Years ago there was a children’s book titled something along the lines of The Little Train Engine Who Could. That title is probably not correct, but the theme of the story was that the train engine overcame obstacles by believing that he could. He repeated the phrase “I think I can ” until he finallyContinue reading ““I Think I Can…””

The sun rose this morning, just like it has since creation. We can count on it because it has been proven to true over a long time. Jesus rose from the grave 2000 years ago. We believe this truth because it has been proven to be true in history and in the lives of millionsContinue reading “The Son Also Rose”

If you were to look in my closet, you would find mostly t-shirts and jeans. When I was working, I had to wear a shirt and tie. But I have always been a casual wear type of guy, much more comfortable in jeans than a suit. I still have a suit, but I don’t knowContinue reading “Royal Clothing”

As I get older I seem to fall into more routines. I don’t even think about it, they just happen. Some routines are good, as they remind me of things I need to do, like take my medicines. Other routines can get in the way of doing something better or thinking of different ways toContinue reading “Routines”

In one of my previous jobs I had to fly quite frequently. In fact I flew to San Francisco, where we had another office, 27 times one year. On the plus side I did get to fly to Hawaii 11 times in another year. The flying got to be so familiar that I wouldn’t evenContinue reading “Answer to the Why Question”