So . . . the world is up in arms. Life as we know it will end. Nobody likes us Michiganians, and I know this because all the opinion-mongers (like me), are writing about us in Washington DC, New York, Los Angeles and anywhere in between. Children will die and it is all the fault […]
This weekend whilst on the road (Michigan Highway 52) between the towns Owosso and St. Charles, I received a cell phone call. It was a busy weekend as son Sean and I were on a big adventure. We pointed the car in one direction and drove. Back to the phone call. A co-worker informed me […]
There are a couple ways I can approach this column. One, I could say, ‘Were I a younger man . . .? or, Two, I could type, ‘When I grow up . . .? Or I could fulfill all your dreams and desires and do it both ways and then do you one better and […]
What a great weekend . . . aside from the Detroit Lions losing their second game in a row this past weekend proved pretty danged good. There was plenty of sunshine, which afforded many of us locals the chance to catch-up on outdoor chores before Ma Nature changes gears. The weekend offered a wonderful way […]
A while back I was fortunate enough to be asked to help raise money for disabled veterans. The gals from Bonnie & Cylde Boutique/Clarkston Flowers advertised folks could dunk your’s truly for a price. I guess word gets around that I’m a sucker for a good cause. Last week, reader Michelle Ervin wrote me this: […]
By Don Rush Hard work and dedication. Mental toughness and plenty of heart. As the leaves turn colors, and the temperatures drop these personal characteristics sum up a number of local athletes — the young ladies of Stars & Stripes Competitive Gymnastics team. For a team started just seven years ago, they have accomplished much. […]
For about ten years now I have followed the exploits of one Marc Abrahams, editor and co-founder of the humor magazine Annals of Improbable Research. I know it sounds funny, but he makes me happy. Some time ago and for some reason I signed up for the Improbable Research newsletter/e-mail. And, every once in a […]
You know, when I wrote this column (about eight years ago), folks were really, really just getting into e-mail. And, when I say ‘folks? I mean everybody: teacher, student, business types, government types, church types, everybody. It was also the start of a new scam that was faxed, before. And, do you know what? We […]
Holy crap, Batman. It’s the last week of September and/or the first full week of fall . . . and, well, I am not particularly ready for summer to end. Not, that I have a voice in the decision. * * * So, I would publicly like to thank to two different owners of the […]
It wasn’t too long ago rumors were running rampant on Main Street: Clarkston State Bank was going out business. While those rumors were not true, there was a time when federal and state regulators had slapped a consent order on Clarkston State Bank and 11 other community banks across Michigan. ‘We were the first to […]