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By Ronald Peabody · 4/2/2026

## Nature’s Fury: Are We Being Punished for Our Waywardness? Folks, I’m looking out my window here at Jape News headquarters and let me tell you, it’s a mess. A *real* mess. Rain coming down in sheet...

By Ronald Peabody · 4/2/2026

## A Chill Wind Blows – And Not Just From Washington Folks, let’s talk about the weather. Not the kind of “weather” the media likes to manufacture – the political kind – but the *actual* weather. And...

By Ronald Peabody · 4/2/2026

## Nature’s Fury: Is This the New Normal? Good morning, folks. Ronald Peabody here, and let me tell you, stepping outside this morning felt less like April and more like January! We’re getting a good...

By Ronald Peabody · 4/1/2026

## The State of Play: Are Consoles Becoming Yesterday’s News? Folks, let’s talk gaming. Not just the fun of it – though Lord knows there’s plenty of that – but the *business* of it. Because a smart m...

By Ronald Peabody · 4/1/2026

## The State of Play: Where Are Gamers *Really* Spending Their Money? Folks, let’s talk about video games. It used to be simple, didn’t it? A console under the TV, a cartridge, and a good afternoon. ...

By Ronald Peabody · 4/1/2026

## The Erosion of Childhood: What's Happening at Birthday Parties These Days? Folks, I’ve been thinking. Really *thinking*. And what I’m thinking about is…well, frankly, it’s disturbing. It’s about o...

By Ronald Peabody · 4/1/2026

## Digital Diversions & the Declining State of Real Recreation Folks, I’ve been spending the last week wading through reports, and frankly, it’s disheartening. Disheartening, I tell you! While I was ...

By Ronald Peabody · 4/1/2026

## A Dampening of the American Spirit? Weather Report for April 1st, 2026 Folks, let’s talk about the weather. Not to sound like your grandmother, but it’s a topic that truly *affects* us all, doesn'...

By Ronald Peabody · 4/1/2026

## A Chill in the Air – And a Warning for Tomorrow Folks, I’ve been watching the weather patterns, and frankly, it’s a bit concerning. Here in Grand Rapids, we’re looking at a chilly 42 degrees under...

By Ronald Peabody · 4/1/2026

## A Chill Wind and a Warning: Michigan Weather Reminds Us of True Grit Folks, let me tell you, this isn’t the April we were promised. Seems like every year we get these little “surprises” from Mothe...