Category Archives: Wake Up Calls

Finding Happiness – It’s a Breeze!

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Life is full of little things that just torpedo happy moments. For instance, you’re out on an otherwise peaceful little family road trip. You may not even consciously realize that you’re relatively happy, but then you hear an announcement from … Continue reading →

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A Zombie Story – With a Twist

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

I confess that I can’t recall giving much thought as to whether or not cockroaches experience anxiety. But, having pondered it now for several seconds, my conclusion is that they do not. In the interest of blogging integrity, I must … Continue reading →

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Rocks Make Lousy News Anchors

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

When it came to his wardrobe, my grandpa was not easily manipulated, and not one to be dictated to by anything as unstable as a thermometer.  No summer day, not even Virginia’s notorious ‘dog days’ of August, ever intimidated him … Continue reading →

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The ‘Day After the National Day of Prayer’ Day

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

A group of kids from a local Christian School were singing ‘God Bless America’ as the National Day of Prayer program for 2015 ended. People were milling about, conducting their own little inventory to be sure they were leaving with … Continue reading →

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Is It Time to Clear the Air?

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Those big home improvement warehouse stores are incredible repositories of unsolicited free information. There are people who frequent those places who will find you there, and they will feel compelled to tell you stuff you never really wanted to know … Continue reading →

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‘What About Easter?’ A Rhetorical Question?

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

There are times that bring a deep and compelling urge to say something profound—like when we first behold our newborn child, or when we gaze at some astounding natural phenomenon like the Grand Canyon for the first time, or when … Continue reading →

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