Tag Archives: Gallagher’s Pen

A Rock to Stand On

Posted on September 29, 2018 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

I saw enough Tarzan and Jungle Jim movies as a kid to know that if you ever find yourself lost in a jungle, there’s a lot to worry about. Some dangers were obvious. There were binge-eating carnivores running around loose, … Continue reading →

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A Stormy Test of Faith

Posted on September 15, 2018 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

For as long as I can remember, I’ve found the mystery of what goes on inside or beneath the surface of mechanical devices incredibly compelling. I don’t know exactly when the mystery of how things work first began to captivate … Continue reading →

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Kindness ~ A Virtue Worth Reviving

Posted on September 8, 2018 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

I was just a Southern country redneck in my early twenties when the company I worked for sent me up to New York City for some training. I spent much of my early life on a little family farm and … Continue reading →

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Labor Day ~ “Workin’ on It?”

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

A scene in a movie done a few decades ago included a line that I find intriguing. The setting was one of those “wild west” towns that Hollywood is famous for creating, but while the original setting may belong in … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Decline ~ Not Just a Catholic Crisis

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

My definition of “crisis” and my approach to crisis intervention changed as I moved from one developmental stage to another. New discoveries, expanded awareness, and exposure to new experiences changed my perspective of what’s important. For instance, the grass around … Continue reading →

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Temptation’s Awful Offspring

Posted on August 11, 2018 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

I had a friend years ago whose brother was considerably older. Whenever questions arose about the difference in their ages, he would say that his mom always called him her “little surprise.” We hadn’t been exposed to a barrage of … Continue reading →

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