By John Matonich A friend of mine posts trail reports on his website and has for years. I usually read his posts daily because I believe he has very good information on the condition of the trails (especially in the winter) and always has a pretty good joke at the end of his … [Read more...]
This just in: Stressful things could be stressing you out
A new study by the American Psychological Association says constantly checking your email, Facebook and Twitter can be hazardous to your mental health. As my back home pal Moon Dimple would probably say, “Well, duh. Next they’ll tell us eating lard straight from the can is bad … [Read more...]
Auchtoon time: Make America wolfy again
Toon & text by John Auchter Back in high school, one of my friends had an older sister who spent a summer on Isle Royale doing research work. She made the mistake of trying to have a conversation about this with a bunch of 16 year-old boys. First off, because we were … [Read more...]
Come Heller high water … the April 20 edition
Come Heller high water … When I read about guys like Bill O’Reilly, I wonder what they’d think if their daughters were treated that way by men they work for. And before you say "innocent until proven guilty," if Fox fires the guy after investigating, 'nuff said. One of … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: I’m a lifelong fan of the bean
By John Matonich Similar to many folks, I enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning. Actually, I enjoy having a couple of cups. Unlike a lot of coffee drinkers, though, I don't drink mochas or lattes or iced coffee or any of the other options that seem to be quite prominent these … [Read more...]
It’s Auchtoon time: The NRA could do some good if it chose to
Toon & text by John Auchter Legislation was recently introduced in the State House to make our Michigan a "constitutional carry" state. House Bills 4416-4419 would relax gun laws to allow some Michiganders to conceal firearms without having to get a concealed pistol … [Read more...]
Maybe it’s time for 100 percent, range-free, certified news
Products at the grocery store are “Certified organic” or “Made with 100 percent real dairy butter.” Maybe we need something like that for news. I had this brilliant idea after reading – in an actual newspaper (you know … the foldy thing that stains your fingers) - about the … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: Only a mudder could love mud season
In most of the world there are four seasons: summer, fall, winter and spring. In this part of the country, though, there is a fifth season. It is called “Mud Season." It doesn’t have a set start date like the other four, but its impact is just as large. Mud season can start as … [Read more...]
This week’s Auchtoon: Maybe lawmakers gave up health insurance for Lent
Toon & text by John Auchter We're nearing the end of the season of Lent, and for Catholics (and others who participate in Lenten practice of "giving up stuff") this is around the time we tend to lose focus and start to obsess about the beer or chocolate or whatever we … [Read more...]
Come Heller high water … the April 5th edition
Come Heller high water … A new report says 20 percent of Michigan’s state-maintained roads are in poor condition. I think I speak for 110 percent of all Michigan drivers when I say “Ha ha ha.” Twenty percent is about 60 percentage points shy of the truth. I’m convinced the … [Read more...]
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