One of the topics of conversation around here connected to this year’s late winter is the concern over garden planting. Most of the green thumbs in this area started a lot of their seeds in anticipation of warmer temps and lots of spring sunshine. Now that Old Man Winter kicked us once again with … Continue Reading
Just admit it, positive people, this weather sucks
The weather in Michigan this April has made just about everybody crazy. After five long months of winter glop already, a sixth seems like some kind of sick punishment. Everyone is tired of … Continue Reading
Surveyin’ da Situation: So it isn’t spring yet – you can dress for the cold but not for the hot
By John Matonich I was driving to the shop the other morning and was listening to a local radio station. The radio host was speaking with a local businessman and they were discussing the weather … Continue Reading
Come Heller high water … the ‘We’ve been Zuckered’ edition
Come Heller high water … In the end, Zuckerberg’s lip-flapping to Congress about “transparency” and “doing the right thing” meant absolutely … Continue Reading
Auchtoons: Beilein personifies coaching class
Toon & text by John Auchter I saw an interview with John Beilein after the Michigan loss to Villanova in the men's NCAA championship game. It … Continue Reading
Don’t look now but mom jeans are back
I see that “mom jeans” – that ‘90s look where the waistband of a woman’s pants are up around her armpits - are back. Since I’m a guy, you probably … Continue Reading
Surveyin’ da Situation: The case of the missing amethyst
By John Matonich I recently finished a pretty big contract here at the wood shop that took about two months to complete. It felt good to get the … Continue Reading
Come Heller high water … the Sometimes it Snows in %$#@! April edition
Come Heller high water … You know that Prince song “Sometimes it Snows in April?” It’s way too accurate for Michigan, except the word “sometimes” … Continue Reading
Auchtoons: When the abnormal becomes normalized
Toon & text by John Auchter Among the many things to admire about the youth who led the March for Our Lives events this past week is their … Continue Reading
Why inedible foods become fads
It has long been my contention that farmers and chefs are in cahoots to get us to eat things that are not normally considered food. Brussels … Continue Reading
