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Author Archives: chrisryanwrites
Soul Screaming, A weekly newsletter about writing through the challenges
In a world that keeps pushing me ‘round I’ll stand my ground And I won’t back down. -Tom Petty *** Hi, I’m Christopher Ryan, a hybrid author with forty years of experience in journalism, education, sketch comedy, indie film, unions, … Continue reading
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Soul Screaming, a weekly newsletter about writing in a weirder world
“When you’re born you get a ticket to the freak show. When you’re born in America, you get a front-row seat.” – George Carlin *** Hi, I’m Christopher Ryan, a hybrid author with forty years of experience in journalism, education, … Continue reading
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Soul Screaming – A weekly newsletter about going through it to write with renewed vigor
You that never done nothin’But build to destroyYou play with my worldLike it’s your little toyYou put a gun in my handAnd you hide from my eyesAnd you turn and run fartherWhen the fast bullets fly -Bob Dylan, Masters of … Continue reading
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Soul Screaming: Writing on instead of clutching my chest at the world
Sheer heart attackSheer heart attackReal cardiacI feel soInar-inar-inar-inar-inar-inar-inar-inarticulate -Queen, “Sheer Heart Attack” *** Hi, I’m Christopher Ryan, a hybrid author with forty years of experience in journalism, education, sketch comedy, indie film, unions, community service, parenting, public speaking, acting, podcasting, … Continue reading
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Soul Screaming, a weekly newsletter about finding inspiration as the world spirals
You that never done nothin’But build to destroyYou play with my worldLike it’s your little toy -Bob Dylan, “Masters of War” *** Hi, I’m Christopher Ryan, a hybrid author with forty years of experience in journalism, education, sketch comedy, indie … Continue reading
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Soul Screaming, a weekly newsletter for writers going through it
“Comparison is the thief of joy.” – Theodore Roosevelt “Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.” – Suzy Kassem “…imposter syndrome involves much more than just feeling fraudulent and that it presents itself in a long list of different … Continue reading
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The Blessings of Our Current President, part 9 – “final words”
All of us should consider the blessings that our current president bestows upon us. For example, the blessing of “final words.” I began this series, and wrote nine parts, because I really wanted to be of some service to my … Continue reading
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The Blessings of Our Current President, Part 8 – Consistency
All of us should consider the blessings that our current president bestows upon us. For example, the blessing of “consistency.” One of the key elements of leading is consistency. Whether it is in the office, at home, in school, on a … Continue reading
The Blessings of Our Current President, part 6 – discipline
All of us should consider the blessings that our current president bestows upon us. For example, the blessing of “discipline.” Yesterday, our current president issued an ultimatum essentially declaring that if Iran didn’t open the Strait of Hormuz by today around … Continue reading
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Soul Screaming, a weekly newsletter
You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may trod me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I’ll rise. “Still I Rise” – Maya Angelou (link: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46446/still-i-rise) *** Hi, I’m Christopher Ryan, a … Continue reading
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