Category Archives: Wake Up Calls

Is Freedom “Just Another Word?”

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

In 1971, Kris Kristofferson recorded a slightly altered Janis Joplin song that had a particularly haunting line about freedom. He sang, “Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose; freedom ain’t worth nothin’, but it’s free.” In spite of … Continue reading →

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Church ~ A Place for Answers, or Just a Feel Good Oasis?

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

A Funny Commercial—One with a Point ~ Have you seen that commercial where the bank’s being held up and a guy in a bank guard uniform is just standing there watching? One of the supposed customers lying on the floor … Continue reading →

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Getting to the Heart of the Matter

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

There are lots of random events that can bring you face to face with the fragile status of your own mortality and compel you to ponder the fleeting and uncertain nature of life. A near-miss brush with death on the … Continue reading →

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But What About the Rules?

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Did you hear about the decision made by the Republican Party leadership in Colorado not to allow their caucus attendees to cast a vote for their preferred presidential candidate? It’s getting a lot of press at the moment. They decided … Continue reading →

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Which Way Are You Running?

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Forgive me if I take the joy out of eating your next donut, but did you know that the size of your belly might indicate your risk of developing heart disease? Sorry about that, but in the interest of your … Continue reading →

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Careful… Karaoke Can Have Consequences

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

When one of my grandsons was about five or six, Christmas brought with it a delightful new mechanism with which to plague the household. He got his own karaoke machine. His parents never offered a rational explanation for it, but … Continue reading →

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