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Reason to Celebrate

Posted byJim GleasonMarch 31, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Reason to Celebrate

Capture the Mountain

We have been spending a few days in Hot Springs, Arkansas. A lot of our time has been spent hiking trails in the Hot Springs National Park. Some of the trails are flat and easy. But since this national park is in the mountains, some of the trails feature steep inclines. When you are atContinue reading “Capture the Mountain”

Posted byJim GleasonMarch 30, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Capture the Mountain

Caleb’s Strength

Posted byJim GleasonMarch 30, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Caleb’s Strength

Gone Too Far

A car dangerously cuts in front of another driver in a hurry. The offended driver steps on the accelerated in rage so as to cut off the offender. A customer comes into a fast food restaurant. But her food is not prepared to her liking. She becomes loud and abusive and winds up slapping theContinue reading “Gone Too Far”

Posted byJim GleasonMarch 29, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Gone Too Far

Revenge

Posted byJim GleasonMarch 29, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Revenge

Lifetime Guarantee

Most contracts are limited in coverage and terms. Even the marriage vows where we say “until death” we will never part, seems to have a hidden limitation that says “unless I fall out of love for you”. The warranty on our purchases have all sorts of exclusions, making us wonder what is really covered. WhyContinue reading “Lifetime Guarantee”

Posted byJim GleasonMarch 28, 2023March 28, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Lifetime Guarantee

Irrevocable

Posted byJim GleasonMarch 28, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Irrevocable

Balance Beam

I am amazed by the skill and courage that it takes to excel on the balance beam in gymnastics. The gymnasts perform intricate feats at great risk. I don’t know how they do it, but I do know that they have to keep their eyes on the target and can’t become distracted by the noiseContinue reading “Balance Beam”

Posted byJim GleasonMarch 27, 2023March 27, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Balance Beam

Looking Forward

Posted byJim GleasonMarch 27, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Looking Forward

Product of Trials

Right now I have a high number of painful red spots on my face. I am highly susceptible to skin cancer and have many precancerous spots on my face and two confirmed cancer growths on my arm. The doctor recommended a chemotherapy cream for my face. It is strong stuff. My face feels like aContinue reading “Product of Trials”

Posted byJim GleasonMarch 26, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Product of Trials

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