Author Archives: Marty & Stephanie

Grounds For Divorce

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Marty & Stephanie

There are two occasions when women have a certain “glow.” The first is pregnancy. The second is when a bad marriage finally ends in divorce. The vows that are spoken, “for better or worse; in sickness and in health; ‘til … Continue reading →

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Skeletons and scum

Posted on May 10, 2025 by Marty & Stephanie

This article was first published in the Prairie Progressive. Once Governor Kim Reynolds announced that she wasn’t going to run for reelection, Iowa newspapers that still sell print editions needed more paper to publish all the potential Republican candidates. This … Continue reading →

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Cap Snip

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Marty & Stephanie

“Our house is a very, very, very fine house With two cats in the yard” – Graham Nash – recorded by Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young We have two cats. Excuse me. Two cats have us. No one owns cats. … Continue reading →

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We’re Wearing Masks As Much As Possible

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Marty & Stephanie

Why everyone should consider wearing face masks all the time: Women only need eye makeup Men don’t need to shave It will cover up bad breath You won’t be able to pick your nose You might not be recognized by … Continue reading →

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Christmas Memories

Posted on December 24, 2021 by Marty & Stephanie

Christmas Was Magic — Stephanie When I was a small child, my parents would put up the tree Christmas Eve and hang the stockings. So when I went to bed, everything was empty and barren. Coming down the stairs Christmas … Continue reading →

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Wayne Ford invites you

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Marty & Stephanie

MINORITY IMPACT STATEMENT LEGISLATION 101 ROUNDTABLE Friday, January 10, 2020 In 2008 Iowa became the first state in America to pass the Minority Impact Statement Legislation.  The internationally known Sentencing Project based in Washington, DC had concluded in their research … Continue reading →

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