A Quickie Anytime

05/08/2026

04/26/2026

You are a burglar, but instead of stealing valuables, you do things to mildly inconvenience your victims. What do you do?

04/18/2026

He's a software developer by day. But open his garage door — and everything changes. 🐿️

Brad Boyink built a sanctuary for injured and orphaned squirrels in his garage, where he's saved over 2,000 of them: https://www.wzzm13.com/article/life/something-special/software-developer-day-squirrel-savior-by-all-hours-of-the-night-brad-boyink-grand-haven-squirrel-rehab/69-10355c42-9759-424a-8598-16f2d3ed1afc?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_13_On_Your_Side

04/06/2026

But I'm trying to break out of my bad hobbits.

03/14/2026

Coffee...YUM!!!!

03/01/2026

🍪 Happy National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day!

Celebrate with a warm, melty classic from Grand Finale. We’re open today until 5 — come grab one!

01/27/2026

During this weekend’s snowstorm that blanketed parts of Michigan, Meijer brought out the Sandy Penny Horse snow plow, a ride-on, horse-shaped vehicle, to help clear parking lots and provide “more horse power” for employees keeping walkways and lanes safe for customers. The newly engineered plow sucks snow into a front auger and shoots it out through Sandy’s nose, spreading the snow to the sides and keeping the parking lot clear and safe. The unique vehicle, designed for a single rider, quickly drew attention from shoppers, many of whom stopped to watch and take photos, praising the creative approach to snow removal. Meteorologists reported up to 6 inches of snow in some areas, making traditional clearing slower, and Meijer says the Sandy Penny pilot program could expand to other stores if successful. “After the penny was phased out, Meijer introduced the Upcycle Sandy Program, transforming Sandy into motorized shopping carts, snow plows, and other ride-on vehicles to keep the iconic mascot part of daily store life,” a Meijer spokesperson said. “As part of the Upcycle Sandy Program, this snow plow provides our employees with more horsepower to tackle snow quickly and safely,” they added. “I spent over 1,000 pennies getting this parking lot cleared, and I have to say, it’s been one of the most fun days I’ve ever had,” said a Meijer employee, while shoppers like Jenna Morris described it as “amazing to watch, like a pony ride through the snow.”

01/23/2026

This is Michigan this weekend. Penguins are crossing the border because even Antarctica is warmer right now. We've officially reached the point where the weather is so cold that it's stopped making sense. Subzero temperatures, wind chills that'll freeze your face off in under a minute, and somehow we're all still expected to go to work like this is normal.

The penguins in this picture are better dressed for Michigan winter than most Michiganders. They've got natural insulation, waterproof feathers, and zero delusions about the weather being "not that bad." Meanwhile, you've got people running to their cars in hoodies acting like 20 below is just a slightly chilly day. The penguins know better. They're waddling across the state line thinking "finally, a climate that makes sense."

This weekend, stepping outside will feel like walking into a freezer that's been set to "absolutely not." Your lungs will hurt. Your eyes will water and the tears will freeze on your face. Your car might not start. If it does start, it'll take twenty minutes to warm up and the entire time you'll be sitting there questioning every life decision that led you to live in a place where the air physically hurts.

Michiganders will still act tough about it. "Oh, it's only 10 below, that's not even that cold." Yes it is. It's objectively cold. The penguins agree. They migrated here because their natural habitat wasn't cold enough anymore, and now they're thriving while we're out here scraping ice off windshields with our credit cards because we can't find the scraper.

If you see a penguin this weekend, don't be alarmed. They're just Michigan residents now. They've adapted faster than most transplants. Welcome to Michigan, where the weather is so brutal that even Antarctic animals feel at home.