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Glass Half Full

I am generally a glass half full kind of guy. I like to find possibilities rather than look for obstacles. I also tend to believe the best in people rather than find fault. I say all this while understanding that I can be as negative as the next person at times. There are times whenContinue reading “Glass Half Full”

Posted byJim GleasonApril 12, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Glass Half Full

Success

An abundance of success gurus have risen to fame over the past few years. They share messages and insights from their own journeys to the heights. They will teach you inspiring thoughts like, believe in yourself, establish goals, work hard, stay in the company of winners, be positive, and consider obstacles to be no moreContinue reading “Success”

Posted byJim GleasonApril 11, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Success

Distance Learning

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”

Posted byJim GleasonApril 10, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Distance Learning

Confidence

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”

Posted byJim GleasonApril 9, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Confidence

Held Together

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”

Posted byJim GleasonApril 8, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Held Together

Thoughts of Importance

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”

Posted byJim GleasonApril 7, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Thoughts of Importance

Lost in the City

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”

Posted byJim GleasonApril 6, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Lost in the City

“I Think I Can…”

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…””

Posted byJim GleasonApril 5, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on “I Think I Can…”

The Son Also Rose

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”

Posted byJim GleasonApril 4, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on The Son Also Rose

Royal Clothing

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”

Posted byJim GleasonApril 3, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Royal Clothing

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