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This isn't Just about Bubble Baths
Hello, my glorious readers! Whether you’re here for the tea, the council chaos, or just because your cousin sent you the link again (hi...
Aug 23, 20254 min read


Wait... Is McGuffey Actually Listening Now?!
Okay, here's a sentence I never thought I'd type: McGuffey is actually listening to people now. And no, I didn't hit my head. This is...
Aug 15, 20253 min read


McGuffey Joins the 21st Century: Social Media Edition
Finally… progress we can scroll through. It’s been several months now since the Village of McGuffey decided to catch up with the year...
Aug 1, 20252 min read


BREAK-IN AT ALGER CARRY OUT — EARLY MORNING VISITORS, NOT THE FRIENDLY KIND
Alger Carry Out had some unexpected visitors early Thursday morning, and unfortunately, they weren’t there for coffee and a breakfast...
Jul 17, 20251 min read


Fluoride, Bone Dust, and Bureaucracy: A Love Story (Sort Of)
Well, we’re about two months from the blog (hopefully) going fully online — fingers crossed. Why the delay? Simple: Summer + Kids = Web...
Jun 29, 20255 min read


Welcome Back to the Roast Pit: A Blog Update with Sass, Satire, and Slight Self-Delusion
Hello again, my beautifully chaotic readers! You know who I’m talking about — that loyal crew who shows up not just for my top-tier...
May 30, 20257 min read


Notes from the Editor: Glitter, Summer, and a Short Break with Some Upgrades
Hello, my radiant void-dwellers, This week's message comes 100% straight from the depths of the void. It's all unsponsored,...
Apr 25, 20253 min read


McGuffey Confidential: Anonymous Notes and Budget Ghosts
📬 Author’s Note: This anonymous letter was dropped on my doorstep on Monday, March 31, 2025. As I’ve said before (and will probably...
Apr 18, 20256 min read


Coffee, Kids, and Council Business: A Conversation with Village Administrator Paul Osborne
☕ Coffee, Kids, and Council Business A Conversation with Village Administrator Paul Osborne 📞 Interview date: April 14, 2025, 10:00...
Apr 16, 20255 min read
Special Alger Village Council Meeting (April 14, 2025)
📝 TL;DR – Special Alger Village Council Meeting (April 14, 2025) The council voted to move forward with an ordinance (not just a...
Apr 15, 20255 min read


From Honors to Headlines: The Ray Brown Debate in Alger
Hello, and welcome back, my lovely readers, as we dive headfirst into another one of my overly-caffeinated deep dives, unfiltered rants,...
Apr 13, 20256 min read


Default Settings: McGuffey’s Guide to Accidental Power(Because apparently, paperwork = government.)
🗳️ The Council Hunger Games Begin (May the Default Power Be Ever in Their Favor) Hear ye, hear ye, my dear readers! It’s that magical...
Apr 11, 20256 min read
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