Tag Archives: Michael Gale

May 2005 Reflection

My Nikon 3500 digital camera has been with me through almost everything: college graduation, New Year’s Eve 2004 in New York… everything. She has seen at least a dozen zoos or aquariums and traveled in even dozens more cities around … Continue reading

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March 2005 Reflection

In the early part of the 5th century, the Niall of the Nine Hostages kidnapped one Maewyn Succat from his town in Scotland. After years of tending to swine and then a clerical education, he would become to be known … Continue reading

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January 2005 Reflection

Exactly twenty-four years ago to the day, my mother went through the pain that only mothers know, swearing never again. Satisfied with my brother and I, she gave everything to make sure we turned out all right. As I write … Continue reading

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November 2004 Reflection

For just over two months the “place of foreigners,” or Galway, has been my home. What a fantastic home to have. I live in a quaint apartment complex on the water just beside the docks with four Irish graduate students. … Continue reading

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