Last month, Rick DeVos complained aloud via Twitter that the state flag of Michigan was "ugly" and "non-useful." Well, sharing needlessly judgmental observations is what Twitter is for, so we likely would have all moved quickly on to the next snark if DeVos wasn't (a) the founder … [Read more...]
What do you think: The Baton Rouge police killing of Alton Sterling
As much as I respect police for what they do, watching the latest video of the Alton Sterling slaying by Baton Rouge police, it's hard to view this as anything but some form of murder. I realize Sterling had a gun but the officers had him pinned to the ground, and this didn't … [Read more...]
Come Heller high water … the July 6 edition
Come Heller high water … As political scandals go, Hillary Clinton’s use of private email servers is watered-down, low-fat vanilla yogurt. One might even say (if one is trying to irritate one’s smug Republican friends) it’s even Whitewateresque – generating lots of smoke … [Read more...]
The Monday Brenda: Maybe we need to learn from all the livability studies
Michigan knows what it’s like to be on the worst lists. We’ve seen more than a few and those of us from the Flint and metro Detroit areas know even more about those lists. So if we aren’t such a great place to live, what is? For me, the best place to live is determined by where … [Read more...]
Sorry, grown-ups (other than me) have proven they can’t handle fireworks
I love fireworks. The state should ban fireworks. Again. I don’t mean smoke bombs, sparklers and snakes. Those are boring. Banning them would be like banning oatmeal, which come to think of it, isn’t a bad idea. But then why bother - bland bans itself, in a sense, right? I … [Read more...]
This week’s Auchtoon: Fired up about fireworks
I was trying to work up some righteous indignation about Michigan's fireworks laws and the decision in 2011 to allow in-state sales of the loud, semi-dangerous variety. Maybe it was being awoken at 1 a.m. Tuesday by somebody’s sudden need to express their patriotism very close to … [Read more...]
Come Heller high water … the June 29th edition
Come Heller high water … Here’s a great example of why Brexit passed and why Trump may win, despite the scoffers. Dow Chemical Co. in Midland merges with Dow Corning then announces it’s cutting 2,500 jobs – including 700 in the Great Lakes region – to “enable faster and more … [Read more...]
The Monday Brenda: Finally, time on my hands – but not for long
Shortly after having my twin sons I remember wondering how could I have ever thought BC (before children) that I was ever, really busy. What in the world had I been doing with all my time? Suddenly every minute was filled with feedings and diapers and crying - although a lot … [Read more...]
Filtered Flint water is fine but will people believe it?
A new federal report says the certified filters distributed throughout Flint work better than expected and everyone – including children and pregnant women – can now safely drink the water. Which is something, I suppose. But it’s nearly July, 2016, a full six months since … [Read more...]
This week’s Auchtoon: Draining the Great Lakes one tap at a time
Remember the comedian Sam Kinison? It's fine if you don't. In fact, I would advise against YouTubing him. (And I disclaim all responsibility if you do.) But back in the 1980s he had a particularly edgy standup bit about world hunger and Western popular reaction to it (Feed the … [Read more...]
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