Author Archives: Marty Ryan

What were they thinking?

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Marty Ryan

This blog was written a little over two years ago as an op-ed. The newspaper to which it was submitted rejected it. Now that the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives has recommended members of Congress cancel and never … Continue reading →

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Irritations II

Posted on February 21, 2025 by Marty Ryan

This blog was posted in September of 2019. Supposedly, nothing has changed – NOTHING! As I get older, I notice that I am becoming one of those old people that I despised as a young boy.  There are several things … Continue reading →

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Not even close

Posted on February 8, 2025 by Marty Ryan

I was reading a book entitled Unidentified Woman #15 by David Housewright [First Down and Out Books June 2020 – Copyright @ 2015].  The featured character, Roosevelt McKenzie, ponders the fact that a Minneapolis Star-Tribune “article dealt more with the … Continue reading →

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The Oasis

Posted on February 2, 2025 by Marty Ryan

I got friends in low places Where the whiskey drowns And the beer chases my blues away And I’ll be okay Yeah, I’m not big on social graces Think I’ll slip on down to the Oasis Friends in low places … Continue reading →

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“I’ve had it!”

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Marty Ryan

Since I was a young boy growing up in west-central Iowa, I have been a fan of several sports. Baseball has always been my favorite, and football has been a close second. Not anymore. After watching the Minnesota Vikings vs. … Continue reading →

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Health System Problem? No, it’s an insurance problem

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Marty Ryan

The Manhattan murder of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson lit a fire under many Americans who are furious with their insurance carriers and the cost of premiums and denial of coverage. Murder is not a respectful way to get a point … Continue reading →

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