For the last 20 years or so, my ridiculously judgmental and inevitably correct alter ego – The Grammar Phantom – has fought a lonely battle to expose and shame those who mangle the language, both written and spoken, including but not limited to: First degree apostrophe … [Read more...]
Here’s why lakes are better than oceans
During my annual summer week up north, I saw a T-shirt that said “The Great Lakes – no salt, no sharks, no problems.” I could have written that myself. I’ve always thought the Great Lakes – in fact, all freshwater lakes – are vastly superior to the ocean. A big part of it … [Read more...]
The Heller Poll results: One lake to rule them all
This one wasn't even close. Of the 227 people who took this week's Heller Poll on which Great Lake is the greatest of them all, 59 percent said Lake Michigan. In second place was Lake Superior with 30 percent, while Lake Huron finished a dismal third with 15 percent. (I realize … [Read more...]
Come Heller high water … the August 10th edition
Come Heller high water … Yes, of course, I’m sick to death of writing about Trump. You’re probably sick to death of reading about him. But the man doesn’t allow you to look away, even for a second. That's the thing about train wrecks, I guess. We all need November to get … [Read more...]
The Heller Poll: Which is the greatest Great Lake of them all?
It's the eternal summer debate in Michigan: Which is the best lake to vacation on, dream by, sail upon, swim within, build sand castles next to. I grew up on Lake Michigan, so for me it's no contest. But what say you? (You watch - this'll come down to a contest between the … [Read more...]
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