Category Archives: Faith, Family, and Culture

Prelude to Easter, Part 1 ~ Preparing for Battle

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

“Resurrection Sunday”, as many like to call Easter, is only about a month away and around the world, Christians are preparing to celebrate. Multitudes in this country are hoping and praying that the current decline in COVID cases will herald … Continue reading →

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“The Love Month” Part 4 ~ A Love Gauge that Works

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

We human beings are obsessed with identifying things and then measuring and analyzing them. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a lifeless hunk of rock, or a living thing. If it exists, we can’t be satisfied until we figure out what … Continue reading →

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“The Love Month” Part 3 ~ A Love We Don’t Write Songs About

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

I love music. Well…, in the interest of full disclosure, I should qualify that statement a bit and admit right up front that I’m probably a little opinionated regarding that subject. What I mean is that I love music that … Continue reading →

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“The Love Month” Part 2 ~ Love According to God

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

As another Valentine’s Day looms ahead, there’s a simple, but important principle worth considering, and it reminds me of a dear friend back in our home state. She is, in the opinion of many, an authentic aficionado when it comes … Continue reading →

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Another “Love Month” Begins ~ Part I

Posted on February 6, 2021 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

In most years, February is probably my least favorite month. It’s a bit early to judge this one yet, but February usually brings challenges we could do without. For instance, before we can manage to pause long enough to be … Continue reading →

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To Be, or Not to Be? There’s a Better Question . . .

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

The anxieties and unanswered questions brought on by these uncertain days remind me of my high school days when, through no fault of our own, we were forced to read Shakespeare. It was an especially abusive procedure for us, especially 

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