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Lost on the Trail

The other day I was walking on a trail around a lake. It had recently snowed so the trail was covered. I made it about three-quarters of the way around the lake when I suddenly lost the trail. I searched for the trail in many directions but couldn’t find it. I even asked a coupleContinue reading “Lost on the Trail”

Posted byJim GleasonJanuary 10, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Lost on the Trail

Walking Hand in Hand

Posted byJim GleasonJanuary 10, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Walking Hand in Hand

Like the Sun Over Ice

After a week of frigid temperatures and snow, the sun has come out today. Today’s high temperature is in the 40s, so the snow and ice is melting. The snow was beautiful, but dangers lurked beneath the snow. Even this morning we went into a skid over the ice while breaking for a stop sign.Continue reading “Like the Sun Over Ice”

Posted byJim GleasonJanuary 9, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Like the Sun Over Ice

Melting Hearts

Posted byJim GleasonJanuary 9, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Melting Hearts

Icy Waters

Today I walked around a lake in the morning and alongside a river later in the day. The surfaces of the lake and the river were both covered by ice and snow. It made for beautiful scenery, especially at sunrise. But the beauty covered up the great danger. It hasn’t been cold enough for aContinue reading “Icy Waters”

Posted byJim GleasonJanuary 8, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Icy Waters

Prudence

Posted byJim GleasonJanuary 8, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Prudence

Signs of Maturity

What are the signs of a mature person? Making wise decisions is surely one sign. A mature person takes responsibility for his or her actions. This person has gathered knowledge through experience to live wisely. A certain amount of selflessness and caring for others also characterize the mature person. I am sure that you canContinue reading “Signs of Maturity”

Posted byJim GleasonJanuary 7, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Signs of Maturity

Solid Food

Posted byJim GleasonJanuary 7, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Solid Food

Life’s a Beach

My favorite place to find some peace and rest is at the beach. I grew up in Southern California and spent a lot of time at the beach. When I am able to go to the beach these days, memories flood back and soothe my soul. As soon as I feel the sand beneath myContinue reading “Life’s a Beach”

Posted byJim GleasonJanuary 6, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Life’s a Beach

Sabbath Rest

Posted byJim GleasonJanuary 6, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Sabbath Rest

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