Monthly Archives: May 2024

The Pledge Paradox

Posted on May 26, 2024 by Marty Ryan

The Des Moines Register has been running a series giving readers and voters information on upcoming candidates running for office. Although special interest groups help fund campaigns, it is hard-earned taxpayer money that pays the salaries and generous health and … Continue reading →

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Grape Nehi

Posted on May 11, 2024 by Marty Ryan

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?

Posted on May 5, 2024 by Marty Ryan

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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