Category Archives: Wake Up Calls

The Most Dangerous Kind of Leftist

Posted on March 3, 2018 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

For about the first three decades of my life, a “lefty” was a guy who wrote and threw things with what was, from my perspective, the “wrong” hand. I grew up in the country where the words “right” and “left” … Continue reading →

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Another School Shooting ~ Ignoring the Obvious

Posted on February 17, 2018 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

In spite of my lack of artistic talent, I do admire people who are gifted that way, and usually enjoy seeing their work on display. There are exceptions, though. I don’t like those goofy looking pictures with wild, swirly shapes … Continue reading →

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Sanctity of Life ~ and Archie Bunker’s Chair

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Remember Archie Bunker’s chair? Those of us who recall the award-winning TV series, “All in the Family,” and its iconic lead character are immediately aware that a piece of rather plain furniture had its own starring role in the sitcom … Continue reading →

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What Shall It Profit a Man?

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Even nondescript writers like me have to contend with certain situational constraints, like “first-article-in-the-new-year” expectations, and being a sensitive guy, I know how disappointed you’d be if I ignored them, right? It would be like Thanksgiving without turkey, or not … Continue reading →

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Political Heat ~ And a Fiery Encounter with Jesus

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Intrigue and allegations permeate the political atmosphere these days as we approach another Election Day on Tuesday here in our home state of Virginia. The indefatigable efforts of politicians and their willing cohorts in the press seem intent on keeping … Continue reading →

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Frankenstein Gets a Makeover ~ Scarier Now Than Ever

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

We’re on the cusp of yet another American Halloween night, and the usual trappings have already been on display for weeks. Millions of Americans engage in rather elaborate and sometimes expensive preparation for celebrating a night of artificial terror. Vampire … Continue reading →

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