Thanks to Trump, politics is all anyone can talk about these days. It’s even creeping into our private lives. For instance, when I came home the other day, my wife and three kids were gathered in the family room waiting for me. “What’s going on?” I asked. “I think you’re … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2017
Surveyin’ da Situation: I remain smitten with the Mitten
I don't travel as much as I used to, but when I do I am always on the watch for cool things. It never ceases to amaze me how fortunate we are to live in Michigan. I really believe it would take a lifetime to see all the things that Michigan has to offer. If you start at the … [Read more...]
World exclusive: Mom secrets, revealed
I happen to cohabitate with the world’s best mother, the lovely yet formidable Marcia, so I’ve witnessed first-hand the secrets of the trade. I thought I would pass along a few, at the risk of violating in-home copyright laws. Good mothers: Worry. I know to some that … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: Confessions of a veggie bandit
I can’t help but put out another set of ramblings about my dad. It is the time of the year that he liked the best because it was time to put in the garden. I have written a number of times about how I am NOT a garden person, but I can’t help but remember Poncho and his passion … [Read more...]
Auchtoon time: The Michigan way: When no one has benefits, we’ll all be happy … right?
Toon and text by John Auchter Ugh! This again! So earlier this week the story broke that Senate Majority Leader, Arlan Meekhof, and Speaker of the House, Tom Leonard, were making cuts to teacher retirement benefits a top priority in the state budget. Specifically, they want to … [Read more...]
