People who have read my column for a long time often ask me if I make up the stories I tell about my family, especially the lovely yet formidable Marcia. For instance, I once wrote about the day she phoned me at work and said, frantically, “Hehp eee!” “What’d you say?” I … [Read more...]
Surveyin da Situation: They don’t make them like they used to
By John Matonich I have always been a fan of movies. I like all different types from action to comedy to gangster to westerns. I am not a fan of horror movies, though. I like to laugh or think or simply smile at what I am seeing, not be worried about having a heart … [Read more...]
Auchtoon: Drink up, one of these people is going to be your next governor
Toon & text by John Auchter I try never to repeat an idea for a cartoon, but every once in a while I'll do a variation on a theme. Sixteen years ago, I had a cartoon in the Grand Rapids Business Journal with the gubernatorial candidates for the 2002 primaries. The title … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: Getting older isn’t so bad except for …
By John Matonich I have never had a problem getting older. It seemed to me there was always something good to look forward to as I aged. From being able to peddle papers to have a little money in my pocket to driving, voting and legally enjoying an adult beverage were all good … [Read more...]
Come Heller high water … the ‘I can’t believe he said that’ edition
Come Heller high water … President Trump tweeted that Attorney General Jeff Sessions "should stop this Rigged Witch Hunt right now, before it continues to stain our country any further." Which means at some point he'll be saying that he meant "should not stop." Seriously, … [Read more...]
Auchtoons: Losing their health care might lead to some humility
Toon & text by John Auchter Last week Lt. Gov. Brian Calley made a somewhat unfair accusation against fellow Republican gubernatorial candidate, Bill Schuette. Calley's team obtained Schuette's work calendar through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request and noticed … [Read more...]
Civility is in the eye of the beholder, Gov. Snyder
Gov. Snyder this week issued an open letter signed by 220 well-intentioned people and groups calling for “civility” in public discourse. That’s a good thing, right? We all want, as the letter says, “to show the world how we can disagree without being disagreeable, how we can … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: As it turns out, sometimes they don’t really mean ‘all-you-can-eat’
By John Matonich I enjoy the ride into my shop in the morning. It is about a 40-minute drive, but I get a chance to have a cup of coffee and listen to the local news on the radio. Of course, there are a bunch of ads that go along with the news, but I guess it is one way to … [Read more...]
Come Heller high water … the July 18 edition
Come Heller high water … The Michigan Supreme Court is hearing arguments this week about a proposed referendum to do away with redistricting, also called gerrymandering. If you’re not familiar with the term, gerrymandering is a game politicians play whereby they redraw … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: The good old days weren’t always so good
By John Matonich It is quite common to hear folks speak of the “Good old days." I can relate on a number of levels that times years ago were simpler and maybe a little better, but I don’t think that’s the case for everything. I was thinking about it the other day as I was … [Read more...]
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