One of the topics of conversation around here connected to this year’s late winter is the concern over garden planting. Most of the green thumbs in this area started a lot of their seeds in anticipation of warmer temps and lots of spring sunshine. Now that Old Man Winter kicked … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: So it isn’t spring yet – you can dress for the cold but not for the hot
By John Matonich I was driving to the shop the other morning and was listening to a local radio station. The radio host was speaking with a local businessman and they were discussing the weather forecast which isn’t what I wanted to hear for the middle of April. We have … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: The case of the missing amethyst
By John Matonich I recently finished a pretty big contract here at the wood shop that took about two months to complete. It felt good to get the items built, boxed and to my customer. I was going to take a day to relax a little, but I still have a solid project list and not … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: The best gift the Easter Bunny ever brought
By John Matonich I am not sure if the fact I am getting older has something to do with it, but I find myself reminiscing a lot more than I did when I was younger. I enjoy bringing back warm memories from my youth here in the west of Da U.P. Given it is the Easter season I have … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: My view of the gun debate
By John Matonich I have thought long and hard about heading down this road, but I find I can no longer just sit back and watch the media twist items into oblivion. I normally leave the controversial writings to others as I like to focus more on humor or good feelings, but I … [Read more...]
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