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Reluctant Retiree

Thoughts on life and faith after unexpected life changes at an advanced age

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Who is to Blame?

Thanksgiving was two days ago. Many of us ate too much. But how many of us took responsibility for the pain that followed? “The food was too good.” “I just wanted one more piece of pumpkin pie.” “Grandma made me eat more dressing.” We all have a hard time accepting the blame for our choicesContinue reading “Who is to Blame?”

Posted byJim GleasonNovember 27, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Who is to Blame?

Lies

Posted byJim GleasonNovember 27, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Lies

Uphill Climbs

Sometimes life can feel like an uphill climb. We start out on level ground and things are going smoothly. Then a small problem comes our way and the ground before us begins to slope gradually upward. We are able to negotiate the rise until another bigger problem comes upon us. Suddenly the ground rises toContinue reading “Uphill Climbs”

Posted byJim GleasonNovember 26, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Uphill Climbs

Bearing Burdens

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Just the Right Temperature

The weather has turned cold in our area and we will likely not experience 50 degrees weather again until at least March. So we turn up the thermostat and bundle up in warm clothes. All this in an effort to feel like it is Spring. Of course, in the Summer we adjust by doing theContinue reading “Just the Right Temperature”

Posted byJim GleasonNovember 24, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Just the Right Temperature

Taken Up in Glory

Posted byJim GleasonNovember 24, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Taken Up in Glory

Truth in Advertising

Don’t you just hate it when you open a container and the contents do not match the packaging? How about when you order something online and eagerly await its delivery, but what you receive is far less desirable than what you thought you ordered. Despite truth in advertising laws and agreed upon ethics, the differencesContinue reading “Truth in Advertising”

Posted byJim GleasonNovember 23, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Truth in Advertising

Character Revealed

Posted byJim GleasonNovember 23, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Character Revealed

Intercession

I am such an introvert that whenever we need to call a business or a doctor’s office, I ask my wife to make the call. I don’t really want to talk to strangers about something I want or need. My wife, on the other hand, usually doesn’t mind talking to strangers and making our requestsContinue reading “Intercession”

Posted byJim GleasonNovember 22, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Intercession

Holy, Innocent, and Unstained

Posted byJim GleasonNovember 22, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Holy, Innocent, and Unstained

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