Category Archives: General

Pigs, Poker, and Prisons

Posted on June 25, 2022 by Marty Ryan

Rev. Carlos Jayne, 1935-2022 RIP As he lived, he died – fighting authority! Legendary NFL Coach Bill Parcells said that “A friend’s someone that knows all about you and likes you anyway.” Carlos and I liked each other, even though … Continue reading →

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Please Hold

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Marty Ryan

Alexander Graham Bell would be disappointed if he was alive today. His great invention, the telephone is today just a ‘phone.’ You can use your phone to take photos, shoot a movie, watch a baseball game, text another person on … Continue reading →

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No One Wants Your Organs

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Marty Ryan

On the anniversary of my mother’s death, I received a brochure in the mail advertising cremation services.  Is this the epitome of irony? I suppose it is some sort of sign that I need to complete my last will and … Continue reading →

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Spring Cleaning

Posted on March 25, 2022 by Marty Ryan

Law enforcement agencies throughout the United States are stepping up to donate equipment to Ukraine.  Most of the donations are body armor vests and helmets, both made of a bullet-resistant material.  I know of no other bullet-resistant material other than … Continue reading →

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We’re Wearing Masks As Much As Possible

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Marty & Stephanie

Why everyone should consider wearing face masks all the time: Women only need eye makeup Men don’t need to shave It will cover up bad breath You won’t be able to pick your nose You might not be recognized by … Continue reading →

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On Banning Text Books

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Marty Ryan

It must be some sort of rule or law that every twenty years books must be banned, come hell or high water.  We are in the twentieth year of the process. As you must know, each time a book is … Continue reading →

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