In most of the world there are four seasons: summer, fall, winter and spring. In this part of the country, though, there is a fifth season. It is called “Mud Season." It doesn’t have a set start date like the other four, but its impact is just as large. Mud season can start as … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2017
This week’s Auchtoon: Maybe lawmakers gave up health insurance for Lent
Toon & text by John Auchter We're nearing the end of the season of Lent, and for Catholics (and others who participate in Lenten practice of "giving up stuff") this is around the time we tend to lose focus and start to obsess about the beer or chocolate or whatever we … [Read more...]
Come Heller high water … the April 5th edition
Come Heller high water … A new report says 20 percent of Michigan’s state-maintained roads are in poor condition. I think I speak for 110 percent of all Michigan drivers when I say “Ha ha ha.” Twenty percent is about 60 percentage points shy of the truth. I’m convinced the … [Read more...]
The problem with some people is …
The problem with some people is they don’t appreciate great insight when they hear it. For instance, I was watching “The Walking Dead” with the lovely yet formidable Marcia when I said “Why are the living people afraid of the zombie people when the zombie people are so dumb … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: There’s no place like … whatever they call this place
I was traveling to Appleton, Wisconsin, I recently and had to hit the road early as it is a 4 ½ hour drive each way. The weather was good and I saw some country I hadn’t seen in a long time. As in most parts of the country, there are signs up when you cross over into a new … [Read more...]