Toon & text by John Auchter Freedom is essential for a happy life and true success. I don't think most would argue with that. But like most good things, freedom can be appropriated for self-serving purposes. Fifty years ago, this sort of appropriation was something that … [Read more...]
Defending media is defending ourselves
What doesn’t bother the heck out of us in this country bothers the heck out of me. Prime example: Last week, businessman Greg Gianforte, the Republican candidate in a special election for Montana's only House seat in Congress, knocked a reporter to the ground then jumped on … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: Hats off to this new look
By John Matonich I heard a word twice this past week that I hadn’t heard in quite a while, and it made me smile. Not sure about its origin, but I believe I was a lot younger when I last heard it. Let me explain. I have admired a hat that a friend of mine from Lansing wears … [Read more...]
Come Heller high water … the May 24th edition
Come Heller high water… “Evil losers”? That’s the best insult President Trump could come up with for terrorists? Ooo, I’ll bet they’re infuriated. I’ll bet they’re thinking, “He could have gotten away with calling us low-born sons of donkeys or jiggly-eyed radicalized … [Read more...]
Auchtoon time: Don’t worry, Ford workers, Trump will provide
Toon & text by John Auchter My inner dialogue for this week's cartoon — Rational Me (RE): Let's please do something without Donald Trump in it. There's just so much going on with him right now, our cartoon might just get lost in the news swirl. Emotional Me (EM): … [Read more...]
Sinking in the polls, right along with you-know-who
Thanks to Trump, politics is all anyone can talk about these days. It’s even creeping into our private lives. For instance, when I came home the other day, my wife and three kids were gathered in the family room waiting for me. “What’s going on?” I asked. “I think you’re … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: I remain smitten with the Mitten
I don't travel as much as I used to, but when I do I am always on the watch for cool things. It never ceases to amaze me how fortunate we are to live in Michigan. I really believe it would take a lifetime to see all the things that Michigan has to offer. If you start at the … [Read more...]
World exclusive: Mom secrets, revealed
I happen to cohabitate with the world’s best mother, the lovely yet formidable Marcia, so I’ve witnessed first-hand the secrets of the trade. I thought I would pass along a few, at the risk of violating in-home copyright laws. Good mothers: Worry. I know to some that … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: Confessions of a veggie bandit
I can’t help but put out another set of ramblings about my dad. It is the time of the year that he liked the best because it was time to put in the garden. I have written a number of times about how I am NOT a garden person, but I can’t help but remember Poncho and his passion … [Read more...]
Auchtoon time: The Michigan way: When no one has benefits, we’ll all be happy … right?
Toon and text by John Auchter Ugh! This again! So earlier this week the story broke that Senate Majority Leader, Arlan Meekhof, and Speaker of the House, Tom Leonard, were making cuts to teacher retirement benefits a top priority in the state budget. Specifically, they want to … [Read more...]
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