Category Archives: writing

Soul Screaming, a weekly newsletter about finding inspiration as the world spirals

Posted on April 9, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

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

Posted on April 9, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

“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”

Posted on March 27, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

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

Posted on March 25, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

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 →

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The Blessings of Our Current President, part 6 – discipline

Posted on March 23, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

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

Posted on March 22, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

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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The Blessings of Our Current President, part 5 – leadership

Posted on March 22, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

All of us should consider the blessings that our current president bestows upon us. For example, the blessing of “leadership.” Presidents of the United States are many things, but above all they are called upon to demonstrate leadership. Webster’s Dictionary … Continue reading →

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The Blessings of Our Current President, part 4 – spending

Posted on March 22, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

All of us should consider the blessings that our current president bestows upon us. For example, the blessing of “spending.” We are currently being given the opportunity to consider the concept of spending from so many perspectives it can surely … Continue reading →

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The Blessings of Our President, part 3 – word choice

Posted on March 22, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

All of us should consider the blessings that our current president bestows upon us. For example, the blessing of “word choice.” Recently, our current president said in an NBC interview that he might continue bombing an oil facility on Iran’s … Continue reading →

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The Blessings of Our Current President, part 2 – fake

Posted on March 22, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

All of us should consider the blessings that our current president bestows upon us. For example, the blessing of “fake.” Our current president works hard to define journalists and news outlets as fake. He does this constantly. This has led … Continue reading →

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