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Author Archives: Marty Ryan
Chicago – The Sequel
My first time in Chicago was chronicled in a previous blog, Look Before You Leap. I’ve been to Chicago, and the metropolitan area several times since. And who hasn’t had a frustrating trip through O’Hare Airport at least once in … Continue reading
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Tagged Billy Goat Tavern, Carson's Ribs, Chicago, Mike Royko, Slats Grobnik, Wilson Foods
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Look Before You Leap
I was told often that I wasn’t college material. That’s probably because I didn’t apply myself during my four years of high school. I had a friend, Jim, who died of leukemia within two years of graduating, who would do … Continue reading
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Tagged Chicago, Cletus Windschitl, Douglas Hotel, Kuemper Catholic High School, Matt Windschitl
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I swear I’m not swearing
Recently, I sent a text message to a friend letting him know that I would “affirm” the commitment of another friend for the three of us to have coffee at a designated location. The recipient of the text replied to … Continue reading
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Tagged John Lennon, malaprop, Norm Crosby, Propagation of the Faith, Roman Catholic Church
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Talking turkey
If you’re feeding a huge crowd for Thanksgiving this year, you better get out and find your large turkey today, if you haven’t already. Because of the bird flu, large birds are going to be scarce. You may have to … Continue reading
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Tagged avian flu, sacks of wet cement, Tai Dam Village Festival, Thanksgiving
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Why I dislike constitutional amendments: Part II
This is the second part of a series about the reasons why I object to most amendments to Iowa’s Constitution. The series begins with the most recently approved amendments and ends with my first opportunity to vote for or against … Continue reading
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Why I dislike constitutional amendments
There have been seventeen amendments to the Iowa Constitution since I have been able to vote. There is one pending, and three proposals have passed the first of two successive general assemblies, which is required before qualified Iowa voters approve … Continue reading