By John Matonich I was listening to the news on the radio the other day and heard a report about a young lad who was reunited with his teddy bear at the Dallas Airport. He put his bear down while his parents were retrieving their luggage at baggage claim and forgot … [Read more...]
Come Heller high water … the Aug. 9th edition
Come Heller high water … Don’t even try to come up with something better. I’m declaring right here, right now the best news story of the week to be the giant inflatable Trump Chicken staring at the West Wing from outside White House grounds. It was put there by protesters … [Read more...]
Finally, a solution for the scourge of mall foot
A mall in China has installed what are being called “husband storage pods,” which contain a comfortable chair and video games to help him pass the time while she shops. American malls and big box stores, please follow suit. I don’t necessarily need the video games, although … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: Of backsides and tea kettles
By John Matonich I was heading into the shop the other day from the lake. It was a beautiful morning and a lot of folks were out and about on the roadway that runs along the lake’s east shore. It is the height of the summer season and not only are there a lot of seasonal … [Read more...]
Auchtoon time: Faith is more than pretty words
Toon and text by John Auchter This week's cartoon is an open question to my fellow Christians. It's not intended to exclude non-Christians — you're certainly welcome to ponder it, too. It's just that I've never committed myself to a non-Christian faith or philosophy, so I … [Read more...]
Big Brother isn’t going to microchip me
A Wisconsin software company is offering to implant microchips into employees’ hands so they can effortlessly make purchases in the break room, open doors, log in to computers, use the copy machine and so forth. My first reaction is “How lazy are these people?” I mean, … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: The joy of gabbing
By John Matonich I always enjoy being able to sit with some folks and simply have a conversation. The topics typically vary from sports to politics to local gossip. The chatter is usually lighthearted, but can certainly turn serious from time to time. I am more of a fan of the … [Read more...]
Come Heller high water … the July 27th edition
Come Heller high water … So, for my Flint area friends, I’m hearing that Durand’s mysterious “Project Tim” might very well be a Tesla plant. If this turns out to be incorrect, I’ll deny I ever said it. But if I’m right, then, well, I told you so and you should have listened … [Read more...]
Auchtoon Time: Republicans choosing ideology over common sense when it comes to health care
Toon & text by John Auchter If you need some perspective for this health care madness, reporter and author T.R. Reid is a pretty good place to start. Reid is an American but has lived overseas (Japan and the UK) and also has firsthand experience with seeking medical … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: The tireless power of words
By John Matonich I was traveling to my shop the other day when I saw a semi stopped alongside the road. The driver was standing outside talking on his cell phone. I slowed down to see if he needed any help, but he said he was set and waved me on. As I headed down the road, I … [Read more...]
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