Author Archives: Marty Ryan

Always Skeptical of a Sen. Grassley Idea

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Marty Ryan

In a media release several weeks ago, Senator Chuck Grassley said, “it appears that the standard of care and quality controls at many state veterans homes falls well short of those required by other government supported nursing homes.”  The statement … Continue reading →

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There is No Vaccine Mandate

Posted on January 8, 2022 by Marty Ryan

The Sixth United States Circuit Court of Appeals published an opinion last month upholding the Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), issued by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), requiring businesses with more than 100 employees to implement what many are … Continue reading →

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Learning to Read

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Marty Ryan

Children today read at a very early age.  When I was a child in kindergarten, learning colors was the big deal.  Reading didn’t come until first grade.  “See Spot.  See Jane.  See Dick and Jane.” In 1955, I entered kindergarten … Continue reading →

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Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Read No Evil

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Marty Ryan

Censorship: “the suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, films, news, etc. that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security.” What is so attractive about shutting down the ability of another to read, see, or hear … Continue reading →

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Driving Me Nuts

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Marty Ryan

A recent article in the Des Moines Register, Iowa drivers are the worst in the nation, according to insurance comparison website QuoteWizard, was an interesting read.  I really didn’t have to read it; I know Iowa drivers are the worst.  … Continue reading →

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Picking Trouble

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Marty Ryan

George Powers was a neighbor.  He lived on the southern end of our block, two houses away.  Johanna Scanlon lived between us. George’s property contained a small orchard.  He had a pear tree, a peach tree, a couple of different … Continue reading →

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