LSJ Blogs: John Schneider

But will your SUV wag its tail when you come home from work ...?

Two New Zealand researchers claim a medium-sized dog has about the same carbon footprint — pawprint? — as a sport-utility vehicle.

Do pets and children deserve equal treatment?

Joel from Lansing is seeking advice regarding the treatment of dogs versus the treatment of children.
Maybe you can help me help Joel.

Text to legislators: LMAO

So, both chambers of the  state legislature have officially endorsed the concept that it’s OK to text while you’re driving, as long as you’re not committing another offense in the process.
And they call that a step forward.

How dare you not embrace the new logo!

Count me among those who like the old Spartan logo better than the new one, which, according to  basketball coach Tom Izzo, just about makes me an enemy of  the state.

A discordant note from the audience

The “music” unleashed in the Orchestra section at Wharton Saturday night during a performance of the Lansing Symphony Orchestra was definitely not part of the program.

Consumer alert: Know your lap-dancers

Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, tell me what you think I should do about the kid whose father claims the lad was ripped off by a local entertainer.

Rush Limbaugh’s Mason connection

So why IS the Rush Limbaugh Show being brought to you by the Ingham County Treasurer's office?

So what is 9-1-1 for, exactly?

It would never occur to me to call that emergency number because I miscalculated my gas supply, or because my engine overheated. But maybe I’m out of touch …

Bulbs for all seasons?

OK. Christmas was nearly a month ago. Have we seen enough, yet, of the giant red Christmas tree bulbs at the intersection of Washington and Michigan, in downtown Lansing?

I wonder if you might help me …

Raise your hand if, while at Eastwood Towne Center, you’ve been approached by a mild-mannered, neatly dressed man who has given you a convincing story about his car breaking down on U.S. 127, and needing $40 for a tow.