In Mexico, Russia and numerous countries around the world, military conscription is alive and well. This might seem preposterous to Americans – freedom and rights and good things like that. […]
Opinions
Thumper
If you‘ve watched Bambi, then you know about the fuzzy little rabbit named Thumper whose infamous line is above. He’s unfortunately not the type of thumper I’m talking about, but […]
Out with the old
Does the Pure Michigan campaign really work? We hear it on the radio, see it on TV and every time we come back to Michigan the sign “Welcome to Pure […]
Lot pirates
It’s 10 minutes to 10. We join the many fleets of coffee buzzed treasure hunters in a circle about the tar sea where each of us is in search of […]
Mawwiage. Mawwiage is wot bwings us togedew today
Marriage has lost its meaning. I recently saw an e-card on Pinterest (laugh if you want, but you know you do it too) of an old couple walking hand in […]
Why I love my job
Dear Editor, Please accept a HUGE round of applause for your September 12th issue. It’s absolutely superb!
Don’t take the risk
A law allowing Michigan motorcyclists to ride without helmets was passed on April 12, and ever since, there has been an increase in deaths and injuries involving helmetless riders. The […]
A very fine line
You may be judgmental. That’s OK, it means you have some thoughts or feelings you need to express. There is nothing wrong with thinking something is good or bad; it […]