Story – Joseph Boyle & PoliceOne There has been a lot of conversation, argument, marching, demonstrating, and window smashing over what some think is excessive use of force by police departments across America.
Westside Story – Lakewood Water Park
I have good news. The same City of Lakewood Think Tank that brought us the ever-popular Rental Housing Inspection Program has now come up with an inexpensive idea whereby combining old technology with innovative thinking every home in Lakewood is going to be able to enjoy a new water park style ride.
Westside Story – No Saloons & No Dispensaries
There has been a lot of talk around town about the decision to allow or disallow marijuana dispensaries in the City of Lakewood. I previously shared my opinion with my readers and the Lakewood City Council which is a loud NOPE to dope shops.
Westside Story – Steilacoom TCC Doubles In Size
Tacoma Community College (TCC) founded in 1965, recently released “Discover TCC!”, a promotion to help prospective students learn about Tacoma Community College.
Westside Story – First & Last Ride
It was back in the mid-1940s when I gave my darling baby sister, Peg, her first vehicle operation lesson by pushing her off the top of Seattle, Washington’s Queen Anne Hill in her all metal baby stroller with sharp rusty edges and no seatbelt.
Westside Story – Joseph Boyle Photo & Video Dictionary / Wet Bar
Shortly after publishing my The Suburban Times article, Westside Story – Do What I Say, Brother Joseph, Tom Canary, an avid reader in Kentucky chastised me for having a defective photo. He considers the photo a complete and blatant insult to his entire family tradition.
Westside Story – Do What I Say, Brother Joseph
Back in 1948, I dominated my three-year-old sister, Margaret Mary, who I like to call Sister Margaret. I am her older brother and taking my lead she calls me, Brother Joseph. Sister Margaret got a later start in life so she ended up being two years younger than me. Decades have passed, but she never […]
Westside Story – Old & New Lakewood Library News
I have to admit, my title is a bit of a head scratcher. While “New” news is easy to understand, “Old” news is a conundrum. When you think of it, if news is old, it is not really news; now is it? I am not going to change my title because if you are learning […]
Westside Story – Spontaneous Dump
If anyone makes the world a more beautiful place, we should appreciate and thank them. Anyone can start a beautification project with their own home and then expand into their neighborhood. We can volunteer at a city park or a church or maybe a retirement home. Beautification people are beautiful people in my book.