For those who love to walk, sit, eat, talk and do everything connected to the world wide web, last Thursday marked a day that is good for you. On that morning, representatives from Oakland County, the City of the Village of Clarkston and a high-speed wireless company met downtown. Why? To figure out where to […]
Like most families, sooner or later the older generation gives way, moves on . . . kicks the bucket. So it was with ours the other week. The Rush clan lost our grandmother, Mildred. At 97, she out-lived her three children, my Aunt Pat Kessler, Uncle Terry and my father, Donald W. Rush. She out […]
Goodrich- Shamus, is the camera working? Are the microphones on? Alex, what’s the weather? Is everybody ready? McKenna, que the music. Three . . . two . . . one . . .and the morning announcements are broadcast to every classroom at Oaktree Elementary, every school morning. Under the watchful eye of phys. ed. teacher […]
We are becoming a “soft” nation. An ocean of “wimps” and “hoity toitys” (whoever they are) will soon be upon us. No longer will we be a nation of beer and burgers — everybody will want Chablis and crumpets (whatever they are). Woe is us. I have come to this conclusion after thorough research. The […]
We are becoming a “soft” nation. An ocean of “wimps” and “hoity toitys” (whoever they are) will soon be upon us. No longer will we be a nation of beer and burgers — everybody will want Chablis and crumpets (whatever they are). Woe is us. I have come to this conclusion after thorough research. The […]
Like most families, sooner or later the older generation gives way, moves on . . . kicks the bucket. So it was with ours the other week. The Rush clan lost our grandmother, Mildred. At 97, she out-lived her three children, my Aunt Pat Kessler, Uncle Terry and my father, Donald W. Rush. She out […]
As the days get shorter, the mornings cooler (I actually saw my breath at about six Monday morn) and as fall approaches, I ask my self: ‘Self, are you a kinder, gentler Don?? I asked myself that question because over the weekend I found myself taking the time to notice things in the back yard […]
One of our online readers, Andrew, has this to say ’bout Dave C’s latest opinion. Any other opinions? Keep ’em coming! — Don Whilst I agree with the author, I am not sure if I agree with Mr. Cleveland. The essay printed in your column is from Lee Iacocca’s book “Where Have all The Leaders […]
In the eyes of my sons I am sure they view me as The Meanest Dad in town. To bolster that image, over the past three weekends I had on TV the History Channel’s, America: The Story of Us. As The Meanest Dad in town, I even said before starting the show, ‘And, now for […]
Damn. It’s getting harder and harder to be a boy these days. Don’t believe me, read on and then try to tell me I’m full of estrogen. Let’s see . . . oh, long hair for boys is again considered stylish. Hmm . . . yep, I remember reading articles about teachers slighting lads to […]