Come Heller high water … Matt Lauer? Garrison Keillor? Jeez, who’s next – Tom Hanks? Tom Brokaw? Bernie Sanders? Homer Simpson? Mr. Rogers? Prince Harry? Bill Nye the Science Guy? Capt. Kangaroo? Santa Claus? I mean, come on, aren’t we at the point where it would be more … [Read more...]
Auchtoon Time: It’s the 1 percenter’s world, we’re just living in it
Toon & text by John Auchter My wife and I were channel surfing recently and came upon the Blues Brothers movie. It was at the scene where Jake and Elwood are stuck in traffic because of a demonstration. A cop walks by: Jake: Hey, what's going on? Policeman: Those … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: T’is the season for holiday traditions
By John Matonich One of the things I really enjoy about this time of year is the number of traditions that seem to be a part of the calendar from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day. Whether my memory goes back to my youth or even simply last year, there are very special times … [Read more...]
Forget Black Friday, give the gift of Come Heller High Water instead
Don't feel like fighting the Black Friday crowds today and all weekend to score a great deal on an epic gift? Then don't. I got'cher deal right here - signed copies of "Come Heller High Water," the creatively titled "Come Heller High Water 2" and "Saving the World One Column at a … [Read more...]
I’m thankful for … (go on, read it, you’re in here … honest)
Last week I got my annual “What I’m Not Thankful For” list out of my system. Sorry. It had to happen. You ever try holding that many gripes and whines inside? Not easy or healthy. This week it’s time for a few utterly random things and people I’m thankful for. Such as: … [Read more...]
Come Heller high water … the November 22nd edition
Come Heller high water … Gov. Rick Snyder is astonishingly, stupendously, and yes, possibly historically tone deaf. Either that or he simply didn’t care how it looked when he named Dr. Eden Wells as the head of a new council to improve the state’s response to (painful irony, … [Read more...]
Auchtoon Time: The amazing convenient memory of Jeff Sessions
Toon & Text by John Auchter Remember nine years ago, when the auto industry was teetering on the brink of disaster? The housing bubble had burst, credit evaporated, and nobody was buying cars. Years of poor decision-making made the American automakers particularly … [Read more...]
It’s that special time of year when we gather to not give thanks for …
Before we all humbly give thanks on Thursday, I’d like to get a few things off my chest. As is my annual tradition (perhaps a redundancy there), here are a few things I’m not thankful for: Whose genius idea is behind the open/close buttons on elevators? Am I the only one who … [Read more...]
Come Heller high water … the Nov. 15th edition
Come Heller high water … North Korea says Trump should be sentenced to death for calling Kim Jong Un short and fat in a tweet last week. That seems a little extreme. I mean, he IS short and fat. And a maniac. You can’t fault Trump for telling the truth, right? (OK, yes, sure … [Read more...]
Auchtoon Time: Our cities need defenders, too
Text & Toon by John Auchter The vast majority of us Americans have no direct ties to our military. Most of us have not served in the armed services. There are lots of reasons for this, but it's mostly because service is voluntary and has been for over 40 years. It's … [Read more...]
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