Ken Ryan

Returned from EUCAS 2025 with more confidence than ever that we can do better here at home, using tech smartly to save and improve lives.

Everyday should (and can) be a day to remember who’s missing from the dinner table, the barstool, the family couch. I echo the Governor’s words. My novel “The Love Cycle of a Cicada” honors the families of the missing.

From page 72 of The Love Cycle of a Cicada: Lori takes Peter’s hand. “You’ll never get over it, Peter. You will carry the loss with you forever. But over time, it won’t be so heavy, especially if you let a friend help you carry the burden.”

Trump Administration Live Updates: President Says He Is Removing Lisa Cook From Federal Reserve Board

It’s hard to overstate how big a deal this is - for the economy (ours and globally), for the rule of law, and for the proper and efficient function of government.

www.nytimes.com/live/2025/08...

Charlotte NC cicadas singing on a Sunday morning!

My sports idol growing up. Loved playing the hot corner.

Our federal taxes are being used pretty much solely for disseminating (really cringey) propaganda, violating people’s civil and human rights, targeting political opponents, and extorting media, universities, blue states, and foreign countries

More detail about this gourd…

Cicada as art.

The Peace Park in Hiroshima. A must see, must learn, place to visit.

Ground Zero 80 years ago.

Hello. The president's continued insistence that the BLS numbers are rigged, political, or otherwise manipulated is a lie. Please stop saying 'baseless claim.' Thank you.

Sunset from Mount Pleasant, SC. Positive Attitudes Change Everything.

Thing I think about a lot

How long does it take people to realize they’re on the wrong side of history?

The future of flight? First electric aeroplane lands in Denmark The plane can be charged using a standard fast charger for electric cars in just 20 to 40 minutes, the company says. Experts say airports will need to gradually expand charging infrastructures for electric aircraft.

Denmark just flew 5 people over 300 km in an all-electric plane—in under an hour. ⚡✈️ It recharged in 30 mins and emitted zero CO₂. It’s not just a test—it’s step one in Denmark’s bold plan: 100% fossil-free domestic flights by 2030. The skies are changing. #ElectricFlight #Denmark #EVaviation #EVTOL

Congratulations on this achievement and good luck in the marketing phase.

Maybe the greatest, most impactful book I have ever read.

Home - The Love Cycle of A Cicada The Love Cycle of a Cicada by Ken Ryan. A novel about love and patriotism. The author is a 30 year navy veteran living in Mt. Pleasant, SC.

thelovecycleofacicada.com

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On 6/4/94 our dream came true also. Congratulations!

Notice of CPI collection reductions Notice of CPI collection reductions

Well this is very not good

“BLS is reducing sample in areas across the country.”

www.bls.gov/cpi/notices/...

Trump officials delayed farm trade report over deficit forecast Administration officials blocked publication of written analysis that normally accompanies the report because they disliked what it said about the deficit.

This is very bad

Once they start screwing with the data, that’s the whole ballgame

New York Times’ Style Guide Substitutions for “The President Violated the Constitution” “The president remained steadfast in his novel interpretation of constitutional law.” “Faced with the choice between clinging to the letter of the ...

This was written for specifically us and maybe you too if you are reading this

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Honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. 🇺🇸

#SomberMemorialDay

I implore people to think about what Memorial Day means, and then think about…this

Video from Arlington National Cemetery, Memorial Day 2021. (Cicadas and cannon salute.)