Profundity. Yes, it’s a word. I looked it up. It has to do with being profound, something I was hoping to be, on this, the day after Christmas. With the big day behind us, and the new year knocking on the door, it seems the perfect time to write something meaningful, and eloquent… words of inspiration as we ... 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
Basketball • More Basketball • More Negaunee
'Tis the Season… for Basketball Area sports fans are likely quite aware of the clouds currently hovering over NMU’s football and hockey programs. The football Wildcats wrapped up their season by finally breaking into the win column after 28 straight losses. The team saw a little sunlight with three victories in their ... 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