By John Matonich I heard on a local sports broadcast that over 110 million folks watched the Super Bowl this year. I am not a fan of either Atlanta or New England, but I am a fan of the event, and this year was really cool in my book. What I really appreciated was how much the … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: Think local, act local, shop local
Welcome to the party, New Year 2017. I hope you are a great year for us all. Steph and I have been very busy in the shop so far this year and I think it is about to get busier. It has had me thinking about an old phrase that is probably as appropriate today as anytime. It is the … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: Organic, schmorganic
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...]
