Toon & text by John Auchter I saw an interview with John Beilein after the Michigan loss to Villanova in the men's NCAA championship game. It was a fairly standard "what went wrong, what would you do differently, how do you feel about it?" sort of exercise, which Coach … [Read more...]
Don’t look now but mom jeans are back
I see that “mom jeans” – that ‘90s look where the waistband of a woman’s pants are up around her armpits - are back. Since I’m a guy, you probably expect me to say this is a terrible development in women’s fashion, especially since they are replacing low-rise jeans. But you … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: The case of the missing amethyst
By John Matonich I recently finished a pretty big contract here at the wood shop that took about two months to complete. It felt good to get the items built, boxed and to my customer. I was going to take a day to relax a little, but I still have a solid project list and not … [Read more...]
Come Heller high water … the Sometimes it Snows in %$#@! April edition
Come Heller high water … You know that Prince song “Sometimes it Snows in April?” It’s way too accurate for Michigan, except the word “sometimes” should be replaced with “often” or “usually” or “inevitably.” I swear the state is getting colder and the winters longer. When’s … [Read more...]
Auchtoons: When the abnormal becomes normalized
Toon & text by John Auchter Among the many things to admire about the youth who led the March for Our Lives events this past week is their patriotism. That may sound a little off because their detractors have gone to some lengths to question that very thing. But the … [Read more...]
Why inedible foods become fads
It has long been my contention that farmers and chefs are in cahoots to get us to eat things that are not normally considered food. Brussels sprouts spring to mind first. I had the misfortune to confront a platter of these abominations the other day at a fancier restaurant … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: The best gift the Easter Bunny ever brought
By John Matonich I am not sure if the fact I am getting older has something to do with it, but I find myself reminiscing a lot more than I did when I was younger. I enjoy bringing back warm memories from my youth here in the west of Da U.P. Given it is the Easter season I have … [Read more...]
Auchtoon Time: The least welcome sign of spring
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...]
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