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Author Archives: Marty Ryan
Easter Shoes
Last Saturday, Stephanie was going to the store and asked if I needed anything. In my world, need and want are the same thing. I decided against asking for another thirty-eight-ounce package of M&Ms. But it was the day before … Continue reading
Risky Business
After a few weeks of this hibernation practice propelled by the coronavirus pandemic, I decided to take some risks. Last week, I washed my hands a couple times for only nineteen seconds. I saw a crowd of nine people, so … Continue reading
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My Worst Friend
We all have our best friends, but have you ever had a “worst friend”. I know it sounds like a paradox, but hear me out. I believe most people have experienced a worst friend. When I was stationed in Fort … Continue reading
Gloom and Doom
By now, everyone has experienced the disappearing toilet paper caper. We made our monthly trip to COSTCO last week only to discover that the warehouse was void of any toilet paper and paper towels. In its place was an employee … Continue reading
Grandma’s Garden
Ruth Huston gave me some of the best advice I could ever use. Ruth was a dietitian. Discussing some of the fad diets of the early 2000s, she said with a harsh voice that “the only way to lose weight … Continue reading