Come Heller high water … Listen, I swear my intent with this weekly bits and pieces column is not to keep constantly bashing the Trumpster, really it isn’t. But what am I supposed to do? I have never – ever – experienced an adult human being who knowingly and with gusto … [Read more...]
This week’s Auchtoon: In a state of despair over state of the state
Toon and text by John Auchter One of the big downsides to January in Michigan is the annual State of the State address. (Of course, the main upside to January in Michigan is that it isn't February.) We have not been blessed with governors who are accomplished orators, at least … [Read more...]
Come Heller high water … the January 22nd edition
Come Heller high water ... So for those of you who thought the office would shape the man and once installed The Donald would start to act more presidential, we present SizeMattersgate, the ridiculous debate over whose inauguration was bigger, his or Barack Obama's. If you … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: Think local, act local, shop local
Welcome to the party, New Year 2017. I hope you are a great year for us all. Steph and I have been very busy in the shop so far this year and I think it is about to get busier. It has had me thinking about an old phrase that is probably as appropriate today as anytime. It is the … [Read more...]
Like it not, America, this is about to happen
You’re going to see a lot of sky-is-falling commentaries from pundits this week about Donald Trump’s upcoming coronation. Hopefully, this isn’t one of them. Sure, I’m concerned. But in the end, I figure we get the government we deserve – good and hard, for better or worse. … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: Organic, schmorganic
By John Matonich I stuck my head in the refrigerator the other day (big surprise, I know) and reached for some milk and pulled my hand back when I saw the gallon jug I was about to glom onto had the word “organic” in big print on several spots on the jug. I almost started to … [Read more...]
This week’s Auchtoon: Hey, world, we’re still here
'Toon and text by John Auchter The Amazon TV series "The Man in the High Castle" explores an America in which the Allies lost World War II and Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan rule over our country. A 2004 mockumentary, "C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America," considers … [Read more...]
Come Heller high water … the January 12th edition
Come Heller high water … Sorry, Trump doesn’t get to get away with the same sleight-of-tongue tricks he did during the election. He’s going to be president in a few days. The bar is higher now. That means he doesn’t get to call news he doesn’t like “fake news.” (The truth is … [Read more...]
Don’t make fun of Mariah, make fun of lip syncing
Many people had a great time last week making fun of Mariah Carey, the pop diva whose New Year’s Eve performance went kerplop when technical difficulties made it clear her performance was lip-synced. Every news show on the planet delighted in replaying the disaster. And of … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: What’s big city depends on your perspective
By John Matonich I apologize if you see me around and all I am doing is smiling. I have always been a pretty happy person, but lately the smile has been even a little broader. I guess the reason is all the things I am encountering here in the Northland are making me smile that … [Read more...]
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