During my annual summer week up north, I saw a T-shirt that said “The Great Lakes – no salt, no sharks, no problems.” I could have written that myself. I’ve always thought the Great Lakes – in fact, all freshwater lakes – are vastly superior to the ocean. A big part of it … [Read more...]
Want to increase voter turnout? Do this …
Nineteen percent of Michigan’s registered voters turned out to the polls last Tuesday. Nineteen. For you fellow math-phobes, that’s roughly one in five. (Ratio courtesy of my teen-age son.) Think about that. If you called a meeting in your office and only one of the five … [Read more...]
Here’s a dumb thought: Maybe Trump’s simply not that smart
I don’t ask this as someone who wouldn’t vote for Donald Trump at the point of a gun, not even if he were running against a Chia pet. I really don’t. I also don’t ask it in a lame attempt to be funny or sarcastic. I mean this seriously: Is Trump stupid? I ask because … [Read more...]
Michigan should give back teacher’s money
When I was a little kid, my mom would say “Don’t take things that don’t belong to you.” And if I did anyway she would say “Give it back this instant, young man.” If I didn’t, I knew justice – mom-style – would be swift and sure: A good solid two hours in my room was in my … [Read more...]
The Monday Brenda: Lighten up, Pokémon sneerers
Wow. What a bunch of grumpy people. I’m amazed at the number of folks who are hating on the new Pokémon Go game. During a conversation about the game, a friend asked “What’s the point?” The point? It’s a game. “What’s the point of winning Monopoly?” I said. “You win, right? … [Read more...]
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