Atomic Monster Cafe: And Finally...

...Spring 2026.

Very pretty, stylized version there thanks to the Farmer's Almanac.

Here's how it really looks 'round these parts now that we've finally arrived at the Vernal Equinox:

Not quite as impressive, hey? Accent on dreary greys, dull greens and drab browns.

But could be a whole lotta worse...here's what it looks like in Michigan's Upper Peninsula today:

Say 'Ya' to da UP, eh?

Welcome, Spring.

woo hoo!

Some good news: Epic Fury has been a resounding success and is winding down now...

...no thanks to the moral reprobates on the left.

Our military objectives are being met, Iran's leadership, army, navy, air force and nuclear capabilities eliminated, and its stockpiles of missiles seriously degraded.

Yes, there has been some short term pain at the pump...

...about which the big blue Donkeys have been crowing, but that's about to be solved.

Final task is to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz...

...that strip of water through which 20% of the world's oil supply passes.

We don't use it in any significant way, but our allies do.

From our perspective they can fill it in with sand tomorrow and our energy needs will still be met.

Why?

Because under President Trump we are once again energy independent.

Our allies on the other hand, are not - they depend quite heavily on the safe passage of oil transports through the strait.

So you would think, when we solicited their help in clearing the area of Iranian attack vessels, mines and drones, they would be lining up to protect their own interests, wouldn't you?

You'd be wrong.

But then Trump rephrased the question:

How would you like it if once we've achieved our military objectives, we pull out completely...

...and let you handle all the mop up duties with the Strait of Hormuz?

<NATO quickly changed their tune>.

The European helper bees have seen the light and are on their way.

Lord willing, we'll soon be moving forward with a better, safer, more prosperous Middle East.

Stay tuned.

Watched another collapse of a top tier golf pro, leading by 4 in the final round only to drift back into a tie for 5th place.

This time it was <Ludvig Aberg> (pronounced "Oh-berg"), 5 time winner and Swedish phenom, at The Players Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

In spite of his stumble, Mr. A appears destined for greatness, and is the owner of a minimalist but deceptively powerful swing.

It's aesthetically pleasing to watch and you can't help but think, "how simple! I can do that!" and in truth, you can.

Well, sort of.

You can mimic his stance:

Erect posture, straight downward arm hang with hands close to the thighs.

His backswing:

High, behind the head with the club not even going parallel.

His downswing:

Smooth, fluid, quick with crisp hip rotation through ball impact.

And his finish:

Natural follow through with chest facing the target.

You just can't get his results.

Obviously.

But weep not for Mr. A and his 5th place finish; it may not have been a win, but it was A) a learning experience on his upward march to future success and B) worth $925,000 samoleans...

...which is about 14x the average annual income here in the states.

Not bad for 4 days of work.

Remember parents, Little Johnny may think he wants to be a football hero...

...but he'll be richer, live longer and still have a functioning body in his 30's and beyond...

...if he's a golfer instead.

If you're a local you probably know about WZZM 13's Weatherball.

It began life in 1967 on top of the Michigan National Bank in downtown Grand Rapids and remained there until 1987.

Taken down due to damage from high winds, it languished for years in a K'zoo scrapyard until 2003 when WZZM purchased it and renamed their resurrected version the "13 Weatherball".

So what is it, exactly?

A 16 foot diameter metal ball with 288 neon tubes sitting high atop a 100 ft pole at the intersection of routes 96 and 131.

How does it work?

Simple; the color tells you the abbreviated forecast:

Weather Ball red, warmer weather ahead.

Weather Ball green, no change foreseen.

Blinking bright, rain or snow in sight.

And my personal favorite, Weather ball blue...