Tag Archives: Jim Malloy

Everyone’s Best Friend – Jim Malloy

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Marty Ryan

June 3rd is a significant date in my life. My parents, Francis Martin Ryan and Rhea Madonna Fritz were married in Breda, Iowa, on this date in 1941. Twelve years later on the same date, my brother Kevin (“Cub”) was … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Chuck’s House Party

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Marty Ryan

Last week, I read in the Vail Observer that Rev. Victor Rehmaeker died at the age of 85.  I have a couple of memorable moments that involve both my mother and Father Rehmaeker (RAY-maker). The last incident first.  When my … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Midnight Saving Time

Posted on March 13, 2021 by Marty Ryan

The town of Vail, Iowa, has a population of fewer than 500 residents.  Nonetheless, it has a swimming pool.  It’s not a publicly-owned government pool, but a community pool ran by community activists and volunteers which has been in existence … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Green Latrine

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Marty Ryan

When I was 19-years-old, I purchased a 1954 Ford 2-door station wagon from Tom & Brian Dieter.  They had nicknamed it “The Green Latrine”.  The entire wagon was green – a green I can’t describe.  It may have been close … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on The Green Latrine