Category Archives: General

Satan’s in the Details

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Marty Ryan

On July 26 of this year, the Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS)[1] adopted a new policy in which anyone requesting a venue for an event in the Capitol or on the Capitol grounds may do so for only one … Continue reading →

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Hunger Pains Me

Posted on August 27, 2024 by Stephanie Fawkes-Lee

This is the same cocktail of emotions that lead so many to suicide attempts. Continue reading →

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Hot stuff!

Posted on August 15, 2024 by Marty Ryan

This year, we planted several varieties of hot peppers: habaneros; ghost peppers; super chili; Thai peppers; serrano; and Carolina reapers. We’re not going to mess around with those mild ones like jalapenos. Several of the pepper plants are beginning to … Continue reading →

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The only poll that counts is the election

Posted on July 31, 2024 by Marty Ryan

Previously published in the Des Moines Register, July 30, 2024, under the headline:  Trump-Harris polls? Wake me up after people actually vote. Results of political polls are jumping up and down like lines on a seismograph Velcroed to the side … Continue reading →

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Uncivil War

Posted on July 4, 2024 by Marty Ryan

Throughout the day, we went about our duties, fulfilling our responsibilities as required, knowing that an attack could come at any time. It was possible for us to move out, but collectively, we planned to stay and maintain our position. … Continue reading →

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Whose Ten Commandments?

Posted on June 28, 2024 by Marty Ryan

Earlier this week, Governor Jeff Landry of Louisiana signed legislation requiring the Ten Commandments be posted in every public-school classroom, from kindergarten through college, throughout Louisiana. Further, he said “I can’t wait to be sued.” In my bedroom is a … Continue reading →

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