Around Town

The world is filled with critics. We are all critics in some way, and there are some people who get paid for their critical expertise. We have restaurant and movie critics, to name just two, but I have never heard of a “Restroom Critic”. Now this would be something I might be successful in pursuing. I’m pretty sure this newspaper …

I can’t remember a February when the weather has been this pleasant, or perhaps I should say weird. We’ve had temperatures in the fifties and sixties, along with temperatures in the twenties and thirties. There have been times when we’ve had nicer weather than those Michiganders who have flown south for the winter. Back in the day, December, January, and …

Here I am at Animal Control. I lost my way and they found me. The staff call me Jake. I am a male, about one year old, and I get along with other dogs. I feel so energetic and loving. I would like to make friends with someone and go home with them. My docket number is BIS17-000035, at the …

Since my retirement, I’ve found myself busier than I was when I was punching a timeclock. This is common among many retirees. I’d like to think of myself as a professional volunteer, but that could be looked at as an oxymoron, because professionals get paid for their time, and the only pay a volunteer normally gets is a warm feeling …

Hi! I’m Willie and I am a tricolor male terrier mix, about 3-4 years old. I’m a travel-size dog, just right for you to bring along wherever you go. I’m already neutered and I get along with other small dogs. I haven’t been around too many larger ones. Please come in to see me and give me a loving home. …

To those of you who love someone or anything, I wish you a very Happy Valentine’s Day. If you don’t love anything or anyone, I believe you have a problem. To the majority of you, please take a moment and remind those closest to you just how much they mean to you. If you’re a hugger like I am, you …

Hi! I’m Rocky and I am a black and brown rott mix. I am 7 years old and weigh about 67 pounds. I’m a big guy but I’m very gentle. I walk well and I play with other dogs. I am already neutered and housetrained, too. If you want a big dog who is also mellow and sweet, I’m here …

There are two topics I try to avoid when putting this column together. They are religion and politics. I witnessed my father arguing both topics as I was growing up and I vowed to not waste my time arguing over such personal issues. Besides, I feel everyone is entitled to their own beliefs, and who am I to try to …

There’s nothing more American than the hotdog. Going to a baseball game is not a complete experience unless you have at least one dog and a bag of peanuts. You can’t have a real cookout without hotdogs on the grill. It’s also against the law to put ketchup on a Chicago-Style hotdog. You might be interested in knowing what the …

The hardest words to say… For some people it comes easy. For others, not so much. Some people say it way too easily while others refuse. There are people who look at it as a sign of weakness while others just feel there is no need for it. And yet, there are even those who are afraid to say it …