Come Heller high water … So glad to hear that Lear is opening a car seat manufacturing site at the old Buick City site in Flint. That’s good news for the entire region. The only downside is Lear is related to the auto industry and its massive ups and downs. Maybe at this point no one cares … Continue Reading
The tragedy of Early Onset Empty Nest Syndrome (EOENS)
If I were to write the headline for this column, it would be “That stupid, stupid school bus.” Eighteen years ago, Sam, our oldest, stepped onto one for the first time. I remember getting misty … Continue Reading
It’s Auchtoon time: The scariest thing of all for Michiganders
Toon & text by John Auchter I am on vacation this week. (I drew this cartoon last week, Friday.) I tried to anticipate how I would feel at this point. It was easy to predict (and poke fun at) … Continue Reading
Trump’s bizarre press conference will ultimately help America
Donald Trump’s mouth-foaming press conference is turning out to be a very good thing for this country. Say what? Yes, a good thing. For decades … Continue Reading
It’s time to take Trump’s word for what he is
With his everybody-is-to-blame response to the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, President Trump officially became the leader of white … Continue Reading
Surveyin’ da Situation: Sometimes we can all use a little good news
By John Matonich I was listening to the news on the radio the other day and heard a report about a young lad who was reunited with his … Continue Reading
Come Heller high water … the Aug. 9th edition
Come Heller high water … Don’t even try to come up with something better. I’m declaring right here, right now the best news story of the week to … Continue Reading
Finally, a solution for the scourge of mall foot
A mall in China has installed what are being called “husband storage pods,” which contain a comfortable chair and video games to help him pass the … Continue Reading
Surveyin’ da Situation: Of backsides and tea kettles
By John Matonich I was heading into the shop the other day from the lake. It was a beautiful morning and a lot of folks were out and about on the … Continue Reading
Auchtoon time: Faith is more than pretty words
Toon and text by John Auchter This week's cartoon is an open question to my fellow Christians. It's not intended to exclude non-Christians — you're … Continue Reading
