By John Matonich I remember the first time I heard the term “Oxymoron." It caught my attention and I wanted to learn more about what it meant. I think the big examples in those days were “postal service” and “military intelligence." I was young then and didn’t realize how many … [Read more...]
Winter forecast: Bad drivers will somehow manage to get even worse
By Steve Murch Comedian/actor Louie Anderson used to have a bit where he talked about crazy things his dad said. For example: “If I was the last man on earth someone would make a left-hand turn in front of me.” The older I get, the more I understand the sentiment behind … [Read more...]
And now for some things I’m not thankful for …
Thanksgiving was great, and I have much to be thankful for. Yadda, yadda, yadda. But that was so yesterday. Today, perhaps owing to the estimated 6,458,132 calories I consumed Thursday, I’m a little, shall we say, cranky. So today I shall flip the script and deliver unto … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: Heaven help me, they’ve got my number
By John Matonich I think something may be wrong with my phone. The mid-term election is over and I haven’t received one single phone call or text message from a candidate since election day. My email hasn’t gone nuts either. I may have to check my ‘puter too. During the … [Read more...]
Come Heller high water … the green bean casserole edition
Come Heller high water … Ten days after the mid-term elections, it’s becoming pretty darned clear that we did in fact see a blue wave of sorts, both nationally and in Michigan. It wasn’t a tsunami-sized wave, but it was close. I like to think the GOP is having a come to … [Read more...]
Here’s how to fix elections shenanigans
After losing his job in last week's election, Scott Walker, the governor of Wisconsin, wanted a recount because the vote was close. He couldn't get one, however, because of a new state law that only allows recounts in races lost by less than 1 percent. Walker lost by 1.2 … [Read more...]
Trump’s right: This one’s all about him
One of the few things I agree with Donald Trump about is that Tuesday’s mid-term election – for local, state and national offices – is all about him. If so, remember, this is a man: Who has told 6,420 lies (not falsehoods or misrepresentations or any of the other soft-pedal … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: The cure to modern life? Cut some firewood
One of the things I really enjoy about going to camp on the weekends in the fall is seeing some of the young folks that accompany their dads to their respective camps. It brings a smile to my face to watch these kids test their wings while they learn about being outdoors. While … [Read more...]
The exclamation point is dead … long live the exclamation point!
When it comes to the English language, there are three rules that newspaper reporters typically follow: 1) Never use an Oxford comma. If you don’t know what that is, I’m reluctant to tell you in case you’ll start using them, but what the heck: An Oxford comma is the comma that … [Read more...]
Come Heller high water … the Trump wins in 2020 edition
Come Heller high water … I'll warn you up front: The top half of this column is a bit of a downer. I suggest skipping to the lighter stuff in the back half. Still here? OK, I warned ya: Have you noticed that when Trump says the right thing, it’s always – always – written … [Read more...]
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