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Category Archives: Michigan
On Government Regulation: Precision versus Micromanagement
Some of my better posts originate as rants in Facebook. I write them, post them, then realize that I want them to have a longer shelf life than Facebook offers. This is one of them. I am not one who … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Michigan, Rant and Editorial
Tagged bureaucracy, government micromanagement, government regulation, grassroots, over-regulation, small farms
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The Squirrel Catapult
I used to think squirrels were cute. But when a bushy-tailed rodent scares the birds away from my feeder, rips the bottom out of my finch seed sack, and all but flips me the finger when I knock on the … Continue reading
Posted in Funny and Weird Stuff, Michigan, Outdoors and Nature
Tagged squirrel catapult, squirrel launcher
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The Ultimate Michigan Potato
[singlepic id=35 w=320 h=240 float=left]What’s the big deal about Idaho potatoes? Michigan potatoes are by no means also-rans. Potatoes-R-Us, to the extent that the communities of Edmore, Munger, and Posen all host an annual potato festival celebrating your favorite tuber … Continue reading
Posted in Funny and Weird Stuff, Michigan
Tagged Edmore, food fights, Lower Peninsula, Michigan festivals, Michigan mitten, Michigan Potato Festival, Michigan potatoes, Munger, Posen, potato contests, potato parade, potato queen, Ultimate Michigan Potato
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