If the Green-Peacers had their way there would be no industrial parks, subdivisions or commercial developments. The world would be nothing but weeds, vines, trees, swamps and the nonhuman living things that enjoy that kind of life. Some of these people are pushing for taxes to buy land to stop over development of land, thus […]
This is the fifth and last in my series on Henry Ford, 1863-1947. This will be some highlights in his career, as written in The Automotive News on the 100th birthday of Ford, 1963. ? In June 1903, after two failed attempts by Henry Ford to start the auto company, he joined with 11 investors […]
Initially the networks probably thought a second person in the television booth at sports events would add insight to games. The number two person could enlighten newcomers to the fact pro basketball players wear those extremely long and loose shorts because most have ugly thighs. And football neophytes would learn that a halfback is really […]
During the televised funeral services for President Reagan last Wednesday night, a telemarketer called to tell me about a great carpet cleaning deal. What a country! Another dog lover sent this quote: ‘It’s impossible to keep a straight face in the presence of one or more puppies.? The Detroit News headed many of its stories […]
Seems like there’s way too much of everything on the tube. Of course, my having a way too long viewing time has something to do with my thinking. Take football ferinstance. There aren’t enough number ones allowed to teams with so many ultra-ego players and so many coaches who promise number ones in recruiting. I […]
The editor said I could write about this topic if I kept it light and educational. Okay. The topic is colonoscopy. It shouldn’t be boring, but it is, in a way. While waiting in the hospital to be prepped (get naked) for the grand search, they put you in the endoscopy room. Get it? ENDoscopy […]
When we first started this Jim’s Jottings holiday tradition, the two grandchildren pictured on the wall (Dan and Karen Offer) were small enough to fit on my knees. It was 1988. Dan was 3-years-old and Karen was four-months-old. In that first picture, Karen had no hair, I had more and I still wore a suit […]
‘Funds? aren’t hidden, but they aren’t obvious POLITICS Split that word in two and you get two 4-letter words. Neither of which stimulate the image of love, amour, baby, doll, mama or papa. This year those seeking to remain in office or newly seeking an elected position have managed to turn more of us off […]
Let’s get rid of 2010, and welcome twenty eleven Perhaps the most disturbing thing I read last year was the message retired Air Force Major Rick Briggs delivered at the Veterans Memorial in Lake Orion on Memorial Day. He said, ‘When more men and women (of the military) have committed suicide than have been killed […]
1. His mother was frightened by an owl at birth. 2. A psychic told him his colors. 3. He just learned the hand really is quicker than the eye. 4. Does your face hurt — cuz it’s killing me. 5. This guy will do anything for a little sympathy. ?0? I won’t go so far […]