One of the things the lovely yet formidable Marcia loves most about me is how I’m always generously sharing fascinating news articles with her regardless of what she’s doing at the time. For instance, the other day, I said, “Listen to this: These researchers at MSU say dogs’ … [Read more...]
Auchtoon: Hate the rich? You probably are one
By John Auchter It is so, so, so deliciously easy to hate somebody without even knowing them. In fact, not knowing somebody as a person but as part of a group is a great help. As an example, many Americans feel very comfortable these days communicating their … [Read more...]
Come Heller high water … the ‘Wait, you mean my kid ISN’T getting into Faber College?’ edition
Come Heller high water … Are you shocked by the college admissions scandal? If so, why? What’s new here? The wealthy and famous have always used their money and fame to get their kids to the front of the line. This is only big news now because of the 1 percent conversation … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: It looks like the snowplows will be leading the 4th of July parade again this year
In my recent ramblings I related some of the issues we are having here with this year’s snow totals to date and how we all seem to pull together to help each other get through it. I believe most of the local folks have dug out or have been dug out from the last storm, but the … [Read more...]
The Murch: Do we need to over-analyze the analysis of our analysis?
By Steve Murch The internet is an incredible resource and has helped society advance. Approximately half the world is now on the World Wide Web, and for the most part we really enjoy it. Like anything else, it isn't perfect. But as a whole it helps more than it hurts. It also … [Read more...]
Come Heller high water … the ‘you get what you pay for’ Michigan roads edition
Come Heller high water … In honor of Donald Trump's tweet this week celebrating International Women's Day, I thought it would be appropriate to rerun this little slice of history: Trump: Yeah, that’s her. With the gold. I better use some Tic Tacs just in case I start kissing … [Read more...]
The Murch: Maybe more sunlight really is the key to a better mood
By Steve Murch I don't know if it's because the daylight is lasting longer or that spring is less than three months away (can't get too optimistic) or that I have beaten the winter doldrums, but I've been in a better mood and seem to have more energy. So we'll see where this … [Read more...]
Come Heller high water … the tattooed lymph nodes edition
Come Heller high water … The House passed a universal background check bill this week. It’ll likely die in the Senate because the Senate is controlled by the party that does whatever the National Rifle Association tells it to do, not what the nation wants or needs. And if … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: When panking fails, try Yoopers with plows
By John Matonich As I sit here in my shop looking out the window, I have to wonder just when we are going to see some winter. I mean, it is March and it has been so summerlike for the last several months, I am thinking it is time to wear shorts while working in the shop. When … [Read more...]
The Murch: Maybe we were better off before the internet
By Steve Murch In the early-ish days of the internet's explosion I was working as a newspaper managing editor. I wrote a column about how I feared some of the things that run rampant now, mainly cyberbullying, stalking and scammers. Some pretty smart people I knew were victims … [Read more...]
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