Category Archives: General

Grounds For Divorce

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Marty & Stephanie

There are two occasions when women have a certain “glow.” The first is pregnancy. The second is when a bad marriage finally ends in divorce. The vows that are spoken, “for better or worse; in sickness and in health; ‘til … Continue reading →

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Water woes

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Marty Ryan

“Water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink.” Well (no pun intended), you can drink it, but water in the Des Moines area is as priceless as – well, water. Central Iowa has a water problem, but it’s not … Continue reading →

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Skeletons and scum

Posted on May 10, 2025 by Marty & Stephanie

This article was first published in the Prairie Progressive. Once Governor Kim Reynolds announced that she wasn’t going to run for reelection, Iowa newspapers that still sell print editions needed more paper to publish all the potential Republican candidates. This … Continue reading →

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Cap Snip

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Marty & Stephanie

“Our house is a very, very, very fine house With two cats in the yard” – Graham Nash – recorded by Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young We have two cats. Excuse me. Two cats have us. No one owns cats. … Continue reading →

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Flaws in the laws – Part VII

Posted on April 4, 2025 by Marty Ryan

Apparently, research at the Iowa Capitol is a thing of the past. Senate File 397 passed the Iowa Senate and House with a total of two[1] “nay” votes between the two chambers and is waiting for the governor’s signature. SF … Continue reading →

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What were they thinking?

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Marty Ryan

This blog was written a little over two years ago as an op-ed. The newspaper to which it was submitted rejected it. Now that the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives has recommended members of Congress cancel and never … Continue reading →

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