Monthly Archives: May 2018

As Soldiers . . .

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

I leaned my head over to one side and spit on the dried leaves in front of me. Frowning thoughtfully, I took a deep breath, and in the gruffest, most masculine voice I could generate, said to Billy, “Well… waddaya … Continue reading →

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Beach Forecast ~ Dangerous Currents

Posted on May 19, 2018 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

It’s finally hot again and beach season is beginning. Days at the beach for a small-town country boy like me were rare, and by “rare,” I mean only a handful in the whole course of my developmental years. The few … Continue reading →

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A Non-Hallmark Mother’s Day, Part 2 ~ Guest Post by Mary Mack

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

I hope you were able to check out Part 1 of this week’s two-part guest post yesterday, but if you missed it, please give it a read in conjunction with today’s edition. As we announced in yesterday’s introduction to our … Continue reading →

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Prelude to a Non-Hallmark Mother’s Day, Part I ~ Guest Post by Beckie Lindsey

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Our Mother’s Day edition this year isn’t going to be one of those “feel-good, shed-a-nostalgic-tear-or-two-about-mom” kinds of articles. We won’t be inspiring any new Hallmark cards this time around. Instead, we want to use this wonderful celebration of motherhood to … Continue reading →

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Fighting Corruption ~ A Subterranean Battle

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Disgusting vermin have invaded my front yard. And no, I’m not talking about those salesmen who have no grasp of what the “NO SOLICITATION” signs mean and who infiltrate the neighborhood bearing incredible, unheard of offers that we can’t find … Continue reading →

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