Category Archives: Humor Turned to Insight

But Wait . . . There’s More!

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

If you watch TV very much, you’ve seen one of those commercials that present some “amazing” new product with features so incredible that life without them would be virtually unbearable. Just when you think you’ve endured it all and they’re … Continue reading →

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Guaranteed Benefits ~ And No Fine Print

Posted on September 5, 2020 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Have you ever bought something that was “guaranteed for life” and discovered way too late that the exclusions hidden in the fine print made the guarantee worthless? I bought some brake pads once that were guaranteed for the life of … Continue reading →

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No Substitutes Allowed

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

For years, Mom used to bless me on special occasions with her signature version of an applesauce cake. She had monkeyed with the recipe a bit over the years, and her rendition was unique and really quite delicious. As Mom … Continue reading →

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Time to Leave the Grave Clothes in the Tomb

Posted on April 18, 2020 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

My personal conviction is that there aren’t any humanoid creatures living on Mars, or any other planet for that matter. I’m pretty sure, though, that if there are any out there, they’ve probably heard of the coronavirus by now and … Continue reading →

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What If … It All Went Away?

Posted on March 28, 2020 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

I didn’t grow up going to church, so much of what was in the Bible was new to me, and some of it was really perplexing. For instance, why in the world would any reasonable, sober parent ever name a … Continue reading →

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Right Time ~ Wrong Question

Posted on February 29, 2020 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

I have never officiated as a qualified referee in an athletic contest, but I’ve often felt like I needed a striped shirt and a whistle when standing between couples or groups in the midst of a contentious squabble. Most of … Continue reading →

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