Why The NRA is Nuts
THIS OPINION PIECE LOOKS AT WHY THE NRA OPPOSES PROTECTIVE LEGISLATURE ON GUN CONTROL ISSUES. Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author. At Marquette Magazine we believe it’s important to start dialogues on sensitive subjects as a crucial component to the creation of positive solutions. Community engagement is […]
Hanging On Every Word
KICKING OFF THE FALL ELECTION CAMPAIGNING SEASON! Marquette, MI – Labor Day has traditionally kicked off the fall campaigning season for political candidates so in this spirit we hope you enjoy this account of some other political traditions… When politicians give speeches, it is often more important to predetermine where, and to whom the speech be […]
Welcome Neighbor!
An unofficial responsibility of living in town is to welcome new tenants to the neighborhood, since I am now retired and have ample time to devote to the task. The current young couple who live next door to me are great neighbors. They have neither obnoxious children nor loud pets and never worry about what […]
Firewood Blues
ONE MAN'S ENTERTAINING ADVENTURE IN THE QUEST TO SAVE ON HEATING IN THE U.P.
Marquette, MI – When the leaves begin to turn color and frost kills its first garden plants, people think of winter and the upcoming heating season. With oil prices on the rise, many families will seek ways to cut fuel costs, expecially after the winter we endured last year. Doors and windows are already getting […]
Why We Love Golf
A GOLFER’S LOVE/HATE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE SPORT “Golf is a good walk, spoiled.” – Mark Twain When I was younger, I considered golf to be an elitist activity that wasted great amounts of space and harbored a small army of stodgy rich folks who looked down their patrician noses at us commoners. That’s what I was […]
Future Of The Human Race By 2050
Contrary to the many science fiction writings of our time, I do not see the universe in 2050 as being a civilized, well-adjusted, thriving community for mankind. I do not envision flying cars with happy citizens working easy jobs where manual labor is performed by machines and every human gets a life of leisurely chores […]
