Story & Video – Joseph Boyle We have all heard the phrase, “Dog is man’s best friend”. I guess it is true. Dogs surround us in our neighborhoods, at the store and even in fine dining restaurants. Distracted drivers drive with dogs on their laps. Dogs are everywhere. While many dogs are nearby, we are not […]
Westside Story – Lakewood Hardware – This is what is happening!
Photos & Article – Joseph Boyle On May 17 and 21, 2012, I wrote a couple of articles on our local family business, Lakewood Hardware and Paint. Included in one of the articles was a photo of the front entrance, which was being remodeled at the time.
Westside Story – Is it a Chrysler Airflow?
By Joe Boyle Do you remember my article posted on May 23, 2012 titled, 1935 Chrysler Airflow? Shortly after the article and photos were presented in The Suburban Times, one of my Starbucks pals, Scott Chandler, approached me and with a slight smile on his face bellowed out, “I have a fight to pick with […]
Westside Story – Lobster Shop
Story & Photos – Joseph Boyle A couple of weeks ago, six of us motored down to the Lobster Shop Restaurant on the Ruston Way waterfront. After being seated at a nice table overlooking Puget Sound, we noticed a Canada goose and her future family of 7. Her nest was in the flower box just on […]
Westside Story – Not So Historical Site
Story & Photo – Joseph Boyle I have to admit that I enjoy visiting historic sites in the City of Lakewood; don’t get me wrong. But do you know what really makes me mad? The historical places get all the attention, like monuments, bronze plaques, news articles, T.V coverage and dramatic attention from politicians. It must be […]
Westside Story – Bonnie & Clyde Car
Story & Photos – Joseph Boyle 82 years ago in 1930, Bonnie Parker, age 19 & Clyde Chestnut aka “Champion” Barrow, age 21, teamed up to become infamous lovers, bank robbers and killers during the four years that followed. They ended up robbing numerous banks and killed 13 victims, including several police officers. As the decades […]
Westside Story – Guys not meant for shopping
Story & Photo – Joseph Boyle Guys, has your wife ever asked you why it is you can walk around a car show for hours and yet when she takes you shopping at the mall, your legs give out after 15 minutes; your eyes grow heavy and you immediately collapse into one of those “husband […]
Westside Story – Road Trip to Mary’s Burger Bistro
By Joe Boyle I moved to Pierce County in 1959. My photo depicts a small burger joint that has been in the same Tacoma location since the early 1950s, long before I got here. I have always wanted to try it out, but never have.
Westside Story – 1935 Chrysler Airflow
Story & Photos – Joseph Boyle How many of you have ever seen or heard of this car? I had never seen one until just recently. I thought it was a remarkable looking vehicle. After taking my photos, I decided to see if I could learn more. I found some interesting material in a book titled, The […]