Author: Joe

  • Border Patrol wanted for East Grand Rapids

    Border Patrol Agents Wanted in East Grand Rapids: A Closer Look Career Builder advertises openings for Border Patrol agents in East Grand Rapids. But what’s really happening behind the scenes? Federal authorities are expanding their presence in all the major cities across Western Michigan, driving a staggering 44% surge in Border Patrol applications to fill…

  • Maga Landlord or just Landlord?

     How many of us have met the legendary “grumpy landlord”? You know, the one who looks like you just told them you flush puppies down the toilet, even when you’ve done nothing but smile and pay rent on time? Yeah—why so grumpy?  Because their job is basically to be a complaints collector. And not the…

  • Hump or Bump?

    One street east of me has speed humps and bright yellow warning signs screaming “SPEED HUMP AHEAD” and then, right at the hump, “SPEED HUMP” in full all-caps, like the signs are yelling because they really want you to slow down. The next street over bubbles with speed bumps, starting with a polite “SPEED BUMP AHEAD” warning, then just a humble “BUMP” at…