Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Forever Guarantee

When we buy a product, it usually comes with some form of warranty or guarantee. This guarantee is usually for a limited time and is really only as good as the guarantor. If the guarantor goes out of business, for instance, the guarantee is likely no longer good, because there is no longer anyone toContinue reading “Forever Guarantee”

Sleepwalking Through Life

I have never seen anyone sleepwalk before and I have never known anyone who had this habit. I have only seen it portrayed on television. But imagine getting some food from the refrigerator, preparing something to eat, and then eating it, all the while you are asleep and don’t really know what is going on.Continue reading “Sleepwalking Through Life”

Imitation is Sincerest Form of Flattery

If you have children, then you have likely seen some traits in them that remind you of yourself. Many of these traits are passed down through our DNA, but many traits are also learned from their parents. Kids have an uncanny knack for mimicing what they see in us and others, of course, especially ifContinue reading “Imitation is Sincerest Form of Flattery”

Good or Evil

For much of my life, I have heard many people say that people are inherently good. Recently, many people have changed their minds about that saying and now believe that people have a strong capacity for evil. At the same time, we see much public debate about what is good and evil. I have noticedContinue reading “Good or Evil”

Let’s Make a Deal

The television show, “Let’s Make a Deal”, offered great prizes for those who were selected and willing to risk a lot. At the end of each show, a lucky contestant had the choice of unseen prizes behind three doors. If they chose wisely, they received a great prize. But, if they chose unwisely, they receivedContinue reading “Let’s Make a Deal”