Text & toon by John Auchter The songwriting credit for the majority of Beatles songs is listed as "Lennon-McCartney," but in truth most of the songs were composed individually by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. One of the more famous examples of actual collaboration in the … [Read more...]
And the kids shall lead the way
Anyone who bashes “kids these days” for their supposed faults and flaws (all bunk, by the way – kids are smarter and better than ever) didn’t watch yesterday’s “March for Our Lives” protest in Washington, D.C. All I could say is “Wow.” Kid after kid, young adult after young … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: My view of the gun debate
By John Matonich I have thought long and hard about heading down this road, but I find I can no longer just sit back and watch the media twist items into oblivion. I normally leave the controversial writings to others as I like to focus more on humor or good feelings, but I … [Read more...]
Come Heller high water … the ‘What the hell, Facebook?’ edition
Come Heller high water … If there was a Mount Rushmore of Shame for the 2016 presidential election, Mark Zuckerberg’s face would have to be on it right along with Trump, Putin, Julian Assange and Steve Bannon. Intentional or not, the Zuck sold out his country by letting his … [Read more...]
Mamas, don’t let your babies grow up to be teachers
Waylon Jenning used to sing "Mamas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to be Cowboys." I'd make it teachers these days. In fact, if I were a college student in America today, I would never consider becoming a public school teacher. Those who do teach deserve everlasting respect as … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: Suddenly, the grandpa years
By John Matonich I received an email recently from a good friend of mine from Virginia. He and I have spent a lot of time together over the years at various meetings of a national professional organization. He has been the Executive Director of this group for a long time and … [Read more...]
Auchtoon: Let the journalism sun shine in
Toon & text by John Auchter March 11–17 is Sunshine Week. For us Michiganders, the timing may seem a little off. It is squarely in the hopeless stage of our long, gray winter — what's this talk of "sunshine"? That's just mean. Nevertheless, the American Society of News … [Read more...]
How did they ever get us to do this?
One of my duties as a columnist is to make the world a better place by sarcastically complaining about trivial things that I think need improving. Someone has to do it. You’re welcome. Today’s complaint is fast food. I typically don’t eat in fast food establishments because … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: Am I the only one who likes billboards?
By John Matonich When I lived downstate, every few years a movement would start up to get rid of billboards especially those along the expressways. Many folks called them eye pollution. They felt they detracted from the beauty of the surrounding areas and didn’t feel they … [Read more...]
Come Heller high water … the “And you think you’ve had a lousy week” edition
Come Heller high water … My life seems so boring compared to Trump. The highlight of my week so far has been the check engine light going on. Meanwhile, Trump’s been sued by a porn star; seen his chief economic adviser quit; watched a former aide melt down on TV news show … [Read more...]
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