A few years ago, I jokingly suggested what we need in America is a third major political party called “The Rest of Us.” After this long presidential campaign – which has resembled a drunken family Thanksgiving argument more than anything else - I’m not joking anymore. I’m … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2016
Surveyin’ da Situation: Camp life is the good life
One of the advantages of moving back home to Bessemer is that I get to go to camp about every weekend. I was able to spend time there occasionally when I live below da bridge, but because it was for just a short weekend, it wasn’t nearly as relaxed as it is now. Before I go … [Read more...]
It’s Auchtoon time: Shooting fish in the GOP’s bigly barrel
Cartoon and Text By John Auchter - Pointing out the inconsistencies and hypocrisies in politics has always been the go-to source for material for editorial cartooning. But in this year's bizarro election cycle — oh my goodness! — it's shooting fish in a barrel! Of course … [Read more...]
Come Heller high water … the October 19th edition
Come Heller high water … Former Detroit Piston Rasheed Wallace’s angry screed about the Flint water crisis in The Players’ Tribune (a new Derek Jeter effort, by the way) should be required reading in Congress and our state Legislature. He writes: “When you woke up this … [Read more...]
Dad tip: Never drink coffee before your kid’s driving test
Henry is taking his driving test. I am in the back seat because for some reason they make a parent come along these days, and I lost the coin flip with the lovely yet formidable Marcia. “Better you than me,” she said. “I’d be so nervous I’d cry.” I’m not crying but I’m … [Read more...]
