Category Archives: Faith

Bono and The Idea of America

Posted on October 8, 2022 by chrisryanwrites

by Christopher Ryan U2’s Bono spoke at the 23rd annual New Yorker Festival last night. Well, first he riled up the crowd, and sang, and recited new poetry, and sang some more. And then he ignited my soul. During his … Continue reading →

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The Falcon and The Winter Soldier is The Show America Needs Right Now

Posted on April 16, 2021 by chrisryanwrites

America is in turmoil right now. Well, it has been most of my life, and I’ve been around for a long time. There is an ongoing clash between the Idea of America and the Reality of America. The latter is … Continue reading →

Posted in # thrillers, #adventure, #amwriting, #community, #inspiration, #WeThePeople, America, black lives matter, comics, Faith, fiction, film, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe, politics, pop culture, racism, America, super-heroes, writing | Tagged #America, #amwriting, #diversifyyourselfs, #episode5, #Marvel, #Storytelling, #Suspense, #thefalconandthewintersdier | Leave a comment

New Milford Life: 2020 Needs The Lights

Posted on November 26, 2020 by chrisryanwrites

By Christopher Ryan The late fall evenings have been deeply dark, like dusk got fired and midnight was forced to come in to work early. Night descends quickly around 5 pm and that seems to figure into all that 2020 … Continue reading →

Posted in #community, #inspiration, Faith, writing | Tagged #newmilford #community #holidaylights #2020 #happythanksgiving | 2 Comments

Alex Simmons’ Blackjack: A Quiet Coup

Posted on June 30, 2020 by chrisryanwrites

By Christopher Ryan and Alex Simmons There are only two cars on the street. One is running. A driver sits behind the wheel and another man is standing outside. They are talking. All around them the streets are deserted. All … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve Epiphany

Posted on January 1, 2018 by chrisryanwrites

“It’s the final countdown…” The was the song playing when I got bagels this morning. Hard not to smirk. Harder to dismiss in this, the era of American divisiveness. But we haven’t lost all hope, not yet. At least that’s … Continue reading →

Posted in #adventure, #comedy, #POTUS, #Trump, America, Faith, fiction, Marvel Cinematic Universe, politics, pop culture, Spirituality, writing | Tagged #2018, #America, #American, #amwriting, #BlackMirror, #Callister, #divisiveness, #MariahCarey, #Marvel, #politics, #publishing, #selfpublishing | Leave a comment

New Year’s Resolution Suggestion: Listen to The Doctor

Posted on December 31, 2017 by chrisryanwrites

“They say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one….” As the decade that was 2017 finally ends, I keep thinking of advice spoken in the final moments of a beloved character’s existence (at least in this incarnation – … Continue reading →

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Washington, DC or Local Schools: Which is America?

Posted on June 14, 2017 by chrisryanwrites

I had two diametrically opposed experiences today. One was the Jeff Sessions Session. The other was a local high school academic awards dinner. And it struck during the dinner that I had witnessed staggeringly different expressions of America within hours … Continue reading →

Posted in #POTUS, #Trump, America, education, Faith, High school, love, parenting, politics, pop culture, Spirituality, teaching, teenagers | Tagged #academichonors, #America, #Comey, #Congress, #graduation2017, #Newsmedia, #Russia, #scholarship, #SenateHearing, #Sessions, #Trump, AmericanIdeal | Leave a comment

Talking to Pop, 14 years later

Posted on April 25, 2016 by chrisryanwrites

Sad to say, but Facebook reminded me of my father’s anniversary. Fourteen years ago today, my father passed on. Seems like yesterday. And centuries ago. I don’t really know what I would say to him today. But I do know … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Faith, fatherhood, husband, kids, love, marriage, parenting, politics, pop culture, teaching, teenagers, Uncategorized, wife | Tagged #anniversay, #eulogy, #loss, #Pop, Dad, family, fatherhood | 3 Comments

Keys to traveling for your creativity

Posted on April 19, 2016 by chrisryanwrites

At some point, creators have to travel for their art. This is one such tale, told in hopes of making other creators’ journeys more pleasant and positive. World premieres only happen once, obviously, and experiencing them in whatever form they … Continue reading →

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Birthday wishes

Posted on March 31, 2016 by chrisryanwrites

On my birthday, I wish for… You to find your center, the thing you are meant to do… You to know your song and sing it well… You to stand for what you know is right, based on a … Continue reading →

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