I have always been fortunate to have good friends, but since I moved back to my home area I see even more why it is great to have them. Maybe because this area is a little more remote and things are a little harder to come by that you see more and more of folks pulling together … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: A heartfelt salute to veterans
I know we are beyond the date for this year’s Veterans Day, but a bunch of us recently had a conversation about it and it really made me think. I was proud of the towns in this area on November 11. Each of them had a Veterans Day celebration and what was really cool is the towns … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: Dear me, it’s deer season
By John Matonich We interrupt our regular programming to bring you ... Michigan's deer season! Listen, I guess I could have written about the election garbage that may actually be finally over, but I think I will leave that to the folks who really know what they are doing, … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: You can’t see the world’s biggest Herefords from the sky
By John Matonich I would hazard a guess that not too many people anymore would remember the Chevy ad that told us to “See the USA, in your Chevrolet”. I seem to remember watching the ad about every Sunday night while the family watched Ben Cartwright and the rest of the gang … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: Please don’t mention this to my wife, OK?
By John Matonich My wife is a pretty private person. She typically doesn’t share anything personal with anyone even her family at times. Because of that, if you see her, please don’t mention this article to her as I could be in trouble. I can’t resist writing this one because, … [Read more...]