Tag Archives: #America

BOB AND GRACE

Posted on August 26, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

Bob: Prices are up, jobs are down, ICE is still hurting people and putting them in private jails without trials, and now we’re being asked if we’ve been loyal. Hon, why is all this happening? Grace: Our government is at war with … Continue reading →

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Soul Screaming, A weekly newsletter about creating amid the chaos and dreaming through the dread

Posted on August 12, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

I’m late, I’m late! For a very important date! No time to say “hello,” “goodbye” ! I’m late, I’m late, I’m late!” —White Rabbit, from Alice in Wonderland, 1951, written by Sammy Fain and Bob Hillard *** Hi, I’m Christopher … Continue reading →

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Soul Screaming, a weekly newsletter about pushing past fears to get to the other side of writing

Posted on June 4, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we oft might win by fearing to attempt. – William Shakespeare *** 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 about writing in a weirder world

Posted on May 21, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

“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

Posted on May 13, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

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

Posted on May 6, 2026 by chrisryanwrites

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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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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