Monthly Archives: September 2018

A Rock to Stand On

Posted on September 29, 2018 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

I saw enough Tarzan and Jungle Jim movies as a kid to know that if you ever find yourself lost in a jungle, there’s a lot to worry about. Some dangers were obvious. There were binge-eating carnivores running around loose, … Continue reading →

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An Alternative to “Allegation Apoplexy”

Posted on September 22, 2018 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

There are some issues I’d rather not write about because they’ve reached the point where the level of volatility itself has become the story. When the fact of controversy overtakes the facts underlying the actual controversy, then reasonable discussion becomes … Continue reading →

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A Stormy Test of Faith

Posted on September 15, 2018 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

For as long as I can remember, I’ve found the mystery of what goes on inside or beneath the surface of mechanical devices incredibly compelling. I don’t know exactly when the mystery of how things work first began to captivate … Continue reading →

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Kindness ~ A Virtue Worth Reviving

Posted on September 8, 2018 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

I was just a Southern country redneck in my early twenties when the company I worked for sent me up to New York City for some training. I spent much of my early life on a little family farm and … Continue reading →

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Labor Day ~ “Workin’ on It?”

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

A scene in a movie done a few decades ago included a line that I find intriguing. The setting was one of those “wild west” towns that Hollywood is famous for creating, but while the original setting may belong in … Continue reading →

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