By John Matonich I remember learning about planned obsolescence while in school. The premise was certain items would be built with an age in mind when they would fall apart and a new one would have to be purchased. I was never a fan of this and even more disappointed … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: Time to ban cell phone use in cars
By John Matonich I have never been someone who favors more regulation. I think many things that are regulated are more common sense and we don’t always need more laws to protect us. I wore seatbelts before it was law, but still feel it should be my choice to be dumb. That … [Read more...]
Surveyin da Situation: Things you’ll never hear a Yooper guy say
A friend of mine sent me a little humor the other day. I always appreciate a good smile or better yet, an outright laugh. I typically don’t care for humor at someone else’s expense, but this was kind of funny. They were one-liners poking a little fun at folks from the south, but … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: So many Christmas movies, so little time
By John Matonich I have always been a fan of the holiday season. People for the most part are in a good mood and you seem to have more folks looking for ways to help or share than other times of the year when you might hear more complaining. I’ve already shared my love of … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: Scouting made me what I am
By John Matonich I was reading a report from a professional organization I belong to that made me feel a little proud. The report was about some fellow members of this organization helping out at the national Boy Scout Jamboree. They were helping those in attendance who wanted … [Read more...]
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