Category Archives: General

Whose Ten Commandments?

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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Hold the mayo

Most people coming to Des Moines want to eat at some exotic, fine, well-known eatery in central Iowa. However, take one of my recommendations for hometown food. Not only has the food been delicious, but several of the following locations … Continue reading

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Family Food Dysfunction

The third of June is a big date in the Ryan family. You probably associate the date with “another sleepy, dusty Delta day.” As you know, that’s the day that “Billy Joe MacAllister jumped off the Tallahatchie Bridge.” What you … Continue reading

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Grape Nehi

Like the character Radar O’Reilly on the long-running sitcom MASH, I love grape Nehi soda. Growing up, I hung around a Texaco gas station on the south side of U.S. Highway 30. Highway 30, also known as the Lincoln Highway, … Continue reading

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What are the odds?

Mise en place [MEEZ ahn plahs] is the process of measuring and acquiring all the ingredients before the start of preparing a recipe. I practice the method religiously. However, when I decided to make some ham and scalloped potatoes last … Continue reading

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No Comprendo!

“Get your number two pencils out. Nothing else, just your number two pencils.” At that point the nun teaching the class would go to the child who was never prepared for anything and take away his ink pen, or other … Continue reading

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