At 58, I like to think I’m still a hip, happenin’ guy. But as it turns out, I’m not. Out of 20 “old school” behaviors that a USA Today article says positively no one does anymore, I still do 12. Possibly 14. But definitely not more than 16. OK, it was 18. For … [Read more...]
Auchtoons: We’ll miss free speech when it’s gone
By John Auchter To be clear: I'm proud of our nation, our history, and especially our ideals. I am proud to be an American. But some of the things we do just mystify me. Last week the Michigan Board of Education approved an update to the curriculum for social science … [Read more...]
Come Heller high water … the ‘Summer’s here, I’m for that’ edition
Come Heller high water … Now that it’s June, I’m having my annual bout of “summer panic,” wherein I feel woefully unprepared to take advantage of the few weeks of summer remaining. My internal monologue usually goes like this: “Ack! Only 10 weeks of summer left! I didn’t buy … [Read more...]
The Murch: Hey, Alexa, should I be wary of you?
By Steve Murch I'm not a fatalist, a conspiracy theorist, a doomsday prepper or any other person expecting the worst. In general I'm rather optimistic (politics aside). However … Do you ever wonder if we truly are better off with all the technology we have? I ask because … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: I’m not ready for a cashless society
By John Matonich I know that change is inevitable, but I read an article recently that really caught me by surprise. I know I live in an area that isn’t always up on the new ways, but this is one time I am glad I live here and hope we never see this change head in our … [Read more...]
Selfie or living in the moment? I think I’ll choose the latter
This headline caught my eye: “Woman falls to her death while taking photos at Eagle Falls in Lake Tahoe.” That’s been happening a lot lately, especially since the invention of the selfie. “Oregon State college student falls to her death from cliff while taking … [Read more...]
So what’ll it be, Democrats: Impeach Trump or pick the salad?
I would hate to be in line at McDonald’s behind a Congressional Democrat. “I’ll have the Big Mac … no, wait. There’s a lot of fat in that. Then again, you only live once, right, ha ha! But really I shouldn’t. Maybe I should get some Chicken McNuggets instead. I wonder if the … [Read more...]
The Murch: It’s amazing how much doesn’t happen in a month
By Steve Murch Over the last month or so I've discovered the saying “The more things change the more they stay the same” rings pretty true. In mid-April I had to have knee surgery and for the first couple of weeks I rarely checked in on what was going on in the world. Turns … [Read more...]
DeVos is to teachers what Trump is to truth
By John Auchter What goes on in Betsy DeVos's head? Why would somebody who clearly disdains public servants want to be a public servant by leading an enormous agency of public servants? I don't know, but let's conjecture: I don't think her decision-making is directly … [Read more...]
So, ya, didja know I’m a pretty sexy talker? Pretty cool, eh?
Moon Dimple, my back home pal, called. When I answered he said, “How’s it goin,’ sexy?” “Fine,” I answered. “But why are you calling me sexy?” “Because you were raised in the U.P. like me, of course. Didn’t you hear the news?” “Apparently not.” “Some big survey said … [Read more...]
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