Some people love to sneer at examples of what they deem to be “political correctness.” My usual reaction is to wonder what’s wrong with them. Let’s use the N-word as an example. How is it not a good thing that most people don’t use that term anymore? Or how about some of the truly horrible terms … Continue Reading
Auchtoons: Presenting the lamest of lame ducks
Toon & text by John Auchter It was hard not to notice the stark contrast this week between events celebrating the late President George H.W. Bush's life and the shameless actions of the … Continue Reading
Murch: Tall tales don’t make for real news
By Steve Murch Facebook “news” and “fake news” continue to fill our discussions about what is real and what isn't when it comes to learning about what is happening in our world. There have always … Continue Reading
Auchtoons: Think of GM and Michigan as a dysfunctional marriage
By John Auchter I wouldn't say Michigan's relationship with General Motors is dysfunctional. I think it's more a case of unrealistic expectations. … Continue Reading
Come Heller high water … the ‘Puck off, NRA,’ edition
Come Heller high water … Oakland University is passing out hockey pucks to faculty and students to chuck at would-be mass shooters on campus. No, … Continue Reading
Surveyin’ da Situation: Customer service is dead, long live customer service
By John Matonich I remember the first time I heard the term “Oxymoron." It caught my attention and I wanted to learn more about what it meant. I … Continue Reading
Winter forecast: Bad drivers will somehow manage to get even worse
By Steve Murch Comedian/actor Louie Anderson used to have a bit where he talked about crazy things his dad said. For example: “If I was the last … Continue Reading
And now for some things I’m not thankful for …
Thanksgiving was great, and I have much to be thankful for. Yadda, yadda, yadda. But that was so yesterday. Today, perhaps owing to the … Continue Reading
Surveyin’ da Situation: Heaven help me, they’ve got my number
By John Matonich I think something may be wrong with my phone. The mid-term election is over and I haven’t received one single phone call or text … Continue Reading
Come Heller high water … the green bean casserole edition
Come Heller high water … Ten days after the mid-term elections, it’s becoming pretty darned clear that we did in fact see a blue wave of sorts, … Continue Reading
