Category Archives: General

Big Yellow Taxi

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Marty Ryan

When I was a child, our home had a row of American elm trees separating our property from our neighbor to the south.  I climbed one of those trees so often that I could get to a branch 20 feet … Continue reading →

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John Patrick Ryan 1953-2020

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Marty Ryan

Our brother, John Ryan, died sometime during the weekend of August 28-30, although the official date of his death is September 1, we were notified on the 31st, a day earlier.  Some things just don’t make sense. John was a … Continue reading →

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Popcorn, Peanuts & Cracker Jack

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Stephanie Fawkes-Lee

Sunday afternoons were slotted for room inspection during my childhood.  My father was a military man and he believed in duty, integrity and most important of all, humility.  As the youngest of six children, it never occurred to me to … Continue reading →

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Take A Pill

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Marty Ryan

One pill makes you larger, and one pill makes you small And the ones that mother gives you, don’t do anything at all White Rabbit by Grace Slick, Jefferson Airplane. This week I have my yearly visit with my primary … Continue reading →

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Trumped-Up Executions

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Anonymous

Dustin Honken is set to be executed July 17 at the U.S. Penitentiary in Terre Haute, Indiana, for two of five murders he committed in Iowa 27years ago. This case is of particular interest to Iowans because while Iowa does … Continue reading →

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What a MESS!

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Marty Ryan

Our Army company was a unit called permanent party, which meant that the company’s headquarters were stationed permanently at Fort Lee.  Most of the companies at Fort Lee, while I was there, were teaching units, and they taught quartermaster and … Continue reading →

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