By John Matonich I enjoy the ride into my shop in the morning. It is about a 40-minute drive, but I get a chance to have a cup of coffee and listen to the local news on the radio. Of course, there are a bunch of ads that go along with the news, but I guess it is one way to … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: The good old days weren’t always so good
By John Matonich It is quite common to hear folks speak of the “Good old days." I can relate on a number of levels that times years ago were simpler and maybe a little better, but I don’t think that’s the case for everything. I was thinking about it the other day as I was … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: The lure of wagering on gumballs
By John Matonich I am not a huge gambler, but I do enjoy a trip to the casino every now and again. Always take a small amount that I know I can afford to lose and if I don’t lose it, I consider it a victory. It is simply entertainment for me and I look at it about the same as … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: Up here, the Fourth starts with a bomb
By John Matonich I wrote this article a year ago, but given the time of the year, I think it deserves another printing. I hope everyone has the opportunity to celebrate this 4th of July. It has always been a special holiday here in my hometown and given the events that are … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: From what I can see, climate change is real
By John Matonich “Hell hath no fury as a woman scorned.” I have heard this many times, but for some reason I think Mother Nature is a little cheesed right now. I always thought the saying came from William Shakespeare, but did a little research and found out it wasn’t. It came … [Read more...]
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