“The last one is finally out of the house.” That’s what I’ve been telling people in a jokey sort of guy way, with the emphasis on the word finally, as if I simply couldn’t wait for this moment to arrive. But I don’t mean a word of it. When we dropped Henry, our youngest, at college the … Continue Reading
Come Heller high water … the media finally fights back edition
Come Heller high water … Love it that more than 300 newspapers ran editorials today protesting Trump’s destructive “fake news” label. And when I say destructive, I don’t mean to media. He’s been … Continue Reading
When turkeys (and freezers and …) attack
People who have read my column for a long time often ask me if I make up the stories I tell about my family, especially the lovely yet formidable Marcia. For instance, I once wrote about the day … Continue Reading
Surveyin da Situation: They don’t make them like they used to
By John Matonich I have always been a fan of movies. I like all different types from action to comedy to gangster to westerns. I am not a fan of … Continue Reading
Auchtoon: Drink up, one of these people is going to be your next governor
Toon & text by John Auchter I try never to repeat an idea for a cartoon, but every once in a while I'll do a variation on a theme. Sixteen … Continue Reading
Surveyin’ da Situation: Getting older isn’t so bad except for …
By John Matonich I have never had a problem getting older. It seemed to me there was always something good to look forward to as I aged. From being … Continue Reading
Come Heller high water … the ‘I can’t believe he said that’ edition
Come Heller high water … President Trump tweeted that Attorney General Jeff Sessions "should stop this Rigged Witch Hunt right now, before it … Continue Reading
Auchtoons: Losing their health care might lead to some humility
Toon & text by John Auchter Last week Lt. Gov. Brian Calley made a somewhat unfair accusation against fellow Republican gubernatorial … Continue Reading
Civility is in the eye of the beholder, Gov. Snyder
Gov. Snyder this week issued an open letter signed by 220 well-intentioned people and groups calling for “civility” in public discourse. That’s a … Continue Reading
Surveyin’ da Situation: As it turns out, sometimes they don’t really mean ‘all-you-can-eat’
By John Matonich I enjoy the ride into my shop in the morning. It is about a 40-minute drive, but I get a chance to have a cup of coffee and listen … Continue Reading
