Around Town

There are many ads on television that just don’t make any sense. The one that comes to mind is the one dealing with a woman lying on her floor saying, “Help me, I’ve fallen and can’t get up!” My question is why doesn’t the cameraman offer assistance? It just doesn’t make any sense. Tuesday, November 8, is Election Day. It’s …

What month is this and what season are we in? We’ve been experiencing temperatures in the forties and fifties for a couple of days, then over the weekend we enjoyed temps in the seventies. We’ve had cloudy days, rainy days and just plane chilly days. There is no doubt in my mind that we are living in the state of …

I am “Jack”, a tri colored beagle, two years old.  I am neutered, current on my vaccinations and licensed in St. Joseph County.  I am not fully house trained yet.  I am waiting for someone with time and patience to teach me. I hope I can share Thanksgiving with you.  My docket number is 53279, at the St. Joseph County …

Fewer and fewer things are FREE anymore. Advice is usually free, but in most cases it’s not worth much. Here are five things that aren’t FREE anymore, unless you’re lucky to know someone. Grocery Bags: It used to be, “Would you like paper or plastic?” Some states are banning or reducing the use of plastic, especially in grocery stores. Plastic …

Everyone complains about the weather, but there is very little we can do about it. All we can do is pay attention to the forecasts and prepare for the worst. A good example is living in Florida and dealing with Hurricane Ian. Mother Nature must have been really upset when she unleashed the wrath on the Gulf Coast and other …

I had the privilege of providing Courtesy Cart transportation at the St. Joseph County Grange Fair last week. I drove a total of twenty-four hours over six days and enjoyed every moment. The fair didn’t seem as busy as previous years and there were many empty booths in the Merchant Barns. The rides looked exciting and fun to watch. I’ve …

My name is “Periwinkle”.  I am calm, curious, and house trained.  I am about two years old.  I have been spayed, vaccinated for Rabies and had three month flea prevention.  Let me keep you company.  My docket number is 53218, at the St. Joseph County Animal Control Shelter located at 652 E. Main St., Centreville, MI.  Animal Control is open …

I’m sorry, but here are the last five names of things we didn’t think had names. I’ll keep looking: Dysnaia: The condition of finding it difficult to get out of bed in the morning. Griffonage: Illegible hand-writing. Tittle: The dot over an “i” or a “j”. Crapulence: That sick feeling you get from eating or drinking too much. Bannock Device: …

Five more names of things, because everything has a name: Agraffe: The wired cage that holds the cork in a bottle of champagne. Vocabbles: The “na na na” and “la la la” in the lyrics of a song that don’t have any meaning. Interrobang: When you combine an exclamation mark and question mark (!?). Columella Nasi: The space between your …

ITS FOOTBALL SEASON!  I’m ready to play!  My name is “Bowie”.  I am a neutered, Senior male boxer.  I am current on my Rabies vaccination.  I am housetrained, get along with other dogs and cats.  If you want a gentle older companion to give you kisses and enjoy walks with you –  it’s ME.  I have a skin issue being …