By John Matonich I stuck my head in the refrigerator the other day (big surprise, I know) and reached for some milk and pulled my hand back when I saw the gallon jug I was about to glom onto had the word “organic” in big print on several spots on the jug. I almost started to … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: What’s big city depends on your perspective
By John Matonich I apologize if you see me around and all I am doing is smiling. I have always been a pretty happy person, but lately the smile has been even a little broader. I guess the reason is all the things I am encountering here in the Northland are making me smile that … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: Even this non-walker might walk this trail
By John Matonich Anyone who knows me knows I am not a marathon runner. I was playing golf a few years ago with a friend that typically had a pretty easy time taking my money, but this particular day I was beating him quite soundly. I asked him if everything was OK … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: Are Alaskan reality shows really all that real?
As a lot of people do, I enjoy watching the myriad of shows on TV that tell some story about folks in Alaska. “Life Below Zero,” “The Edge of Alaska," “The Last Alaskan," “Living Alaska,” “Gold Rush,” “Building Alaska” and the “Alaskan Railroad” are a few. Yep, there are more and … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: Friendship is a wonderfully dumb thing
I have always been fortunate to have good friends, but since I moved back to my home area I see even more why it is great to have them. Maybe because this area is a little more remote and things are a little harder to come by that you see more and more of folks pulling together … [Read more...]
