By John Matonich I recently finished a pretty big contract here at the wood shop that took about two months to complete. It felt good to get the items built, boxed and to my customer. I was going to take a day to relax a little, but I still have a solid project list and not … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2018
Come Heller high water … the Sometimes it Snows in %$#@! April edition
Come Heller high water … You know that Prince song “Sometimes it Snows in April?” It’s way too accurate for Michigan, except the word “sometimes” should be replaced with “often” or “usually” or “inevitably.” I swear the state is getting colder and the winters longer. When’s … [Read more...]
Auchtoons: When the abnormal becomes normalized
Toon & text by John Auchter Among the many things to admire about the youth who led the March for Our Lives events this past week is their patriotism. That may sound a little off because their detractors have gone to some lengths to question that very thing. But the … [Read more...]
Why inedible foods become fads
It has long been my contention that farmers and chefs are in cahoots to get us to eat things that are not normally considered food. Brussels sprouts spring to mind first. I had the misfortune to confront a platter of these abominations the other day at a fancier restaurant … [Read more...]
