Category Archives: General

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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Always Skeptical of a Sen. Grassley Idea

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Marty Ryan

In a media release several weeks ago, Senator Chuck Grassley said, “it appears that the standard of care and quality controls at many state veterans homes falls well short of those required by other government supported nursing homes.”  The statement … Continue reading →

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There is No Vaccine Mandate

Posted on January 8, 2022 by Marty Ryan

The Sixth United States Circuit Court of Appeals published an opinion last month upholding the Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), issued by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), requiring businesses with more than 100 employees to implement what many are … Continue reading →

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Learning to Read

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Marty Ryan

Children today read at a very early age.  When I was a child in kindergarten, learning colors was the big deal.  Reading didn’t come until first grade.  “See Spot.  See Jane.  See Dick and Jane.” In 1955, I entered kindergarten … Continue reading →

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