Why do I look so happy? Must have caught me in a weak moment, because as I make my list of concerns for the upcoming year, I see plenty to be worried about. Not the least of which would be me helping out in our nation’s capital. As we look to tackle the challenges before us… those already on our radar as well ... Continue Reading
The Games People Play
Let’s go back in time… to the early seventies, and the introduction of Pong, the first video game. Though it was quite basic, it hailed the beginning of a new era, one which would almost push my favorite game into the halls of gaming history. I’m talking about pinball. Fortunately, pinball… though largely an ... Continue Reading
Indian Cuisine • Cans and Bottles • There is Room at the Inn • They Deliver!
Yoopers sure are fickle. Just when you thought pasties were our favorite ethnic fare, or maybe cudighi… it seems Indian cuisine is what we’ve been longing for. Introducing Marquette Masala Co., the town's newest concessionaire of what might be our most desired cultural food. After announcing their opening a ... Continue Reading
Turkey Talk and Pavilion Possibilities
JUST IN TIME FOR our Thanksgiving family gatherings, the Marquette City Commission gave us something to talk about. You know, other than national politics, which has been deemed off-limits, for fear it might incite a red and blue blooded food fight. At Monday’s commission meeting, following a work session held ... Continue Reading
Golf… and the Game of Life • Turning the Page at NMU Football
First Tee It might seem odd to be talking about golf as we head into two-glove season, but there’s really no bad time to talk about First Tee Marquette County. First Tee is a golf and life skills program wrapping up its inaugural year here in our area. Golf and life skills? Actually, the two go together as ... Continue Reading