A Wisconsin software company is offering to implant microchips into employees’ hands so they can effortlessly make purchases in the break room, open doors, log in to computers, use the copy machine and so forth. My first reaction is “How lazy are these people?” I mean, … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2017
Surveyin’ da Situation: The joy of gabbing
By John Matonich I always enjoy being able to sit with some folks and simply have a conversation. The topics typically vary from sports to politics to local gossip. The chatter is usually lighthearted, but can certainly turn serious from time to time. I am more of a fan of the … [Read more...]
Come Heller high water … the July 27th edition
Come Heller high water … So, for my Flint area friends, I’m hearing that Durand’s mysterious “Project Tim” might very well be a Tesla plant. If this turns out to be incorrect, I’ll deny I ever said it. But if I’m right, then, well, I told you so and you should have listened … [Read more...]
Auchtoon Time: Republicans choosing ideology over common sense when it comes to health care
Toon & text by John Auchter If you need some perspective for this health care madness, reporter and author T.R. Reid is a pretty good place to start. Reid is an American but has lived overseas (Japan and the UK) and also has firsthand experience with seeking medical … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: The tireless power of words
By John Matonich I was traveling to my shop the other day when I saw a semi stopped alongside the road. The driver was standing outside talking on his cell phone. I slowed down to see if he needed any help, but he said he was set and waved me on. As I headed down the road, I … [Read more...]
