Tag Archives: Tai Dam Village

“On your left”

Posted on June 11, 2026 by Marty Ryan

My mother, God rest her soul, never had much of anything, and she left practically nothing material to anyone after her death. But I did inherit her legacy – Hay Fever! It crept up on me. I didn’t notice it … Continue reading →

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Home Safety

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Stephanie Fawkes-Lee

A young Des Moines police officer who was helping us with a racoon issue hadn’t yet been indoctrinated into how to handle the perception of crime in our neighborhood. He asked us point blank, “Do you hear gun fire at … Continue reading →

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The Grace of God

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Marty Ryan

The Des Moines River flows about a third of a mile east of our house. Between the house and the river is a street, a recreational trail, and a levee. On the other side of the levee is a housing … Continue reading →

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