I know we are beyond the date for this year’s Veterans Day, but a bunch of us recently had a conversation about it and it really made me think. I was proud of the towns in this area on November 11. Each of them had a Veterans Day celebration and what was really cool is the towns … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: Camp life is the good life
One of the advantages of moving back home to Bessemer is that I get to go to camp about every weekend. I was able to spend time there occasionally when I live below da bridge, but because it was for just a short weekend, it wasn’t nearly as relaxed as it is now. Before I go … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: Life’s chapters keep flying by
By John Matonich I know this isn’t a big surprise to most everyone, but I can’t help think about the chapters we all go through in our lives. I have traveled back and forth to my homeland in the west end of Da U.P. from the Flint area for over 35 years and since it is 8 ½ … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: Odd things can trigger good memories
By John Matonich It was a typical day and I was at my wood shop working on a few projects for some good customers. One of the projects was a wooden bolt-action pen. They are fun to build and the customer was planning ahead for Christmas and wanted 2 made, one for each of his … [Read more...]
Surveying da Situation: Is it really targeted advertising?
Note: Today's offering is by humorist John Matonich, a fellow Yooper who came downstate, endured you Trolls for a long time, did well in da business world, then retired and returned to da homeland. His first book "Surveyin' Da Situation" (yes, he's a former surveyor) … [Read more...]
