There is a lot of negative press regarding Haters trying to destroy our American customs and our country. The Haters mainly use old fashioned brainwashing to make us think we dare not say things like Merry Christmas. … [Read more...]
Across the Fence: Stepping into the Past
The other day, I finally did something that I had wanted to do for a long time. And, actually, I think it’s one of the first things one should do if one’s hometown has one: visit the local historical museum. It was a sunny Thursday afternoon when I parked at the new Motor Avenue Plaza across from the impressive façade of the former Lakewood Theater. … [Read more...]
Westside Story – Gimme A Brake
Gimme a brake. … [Read more...]
Westside Story – This Story Will Hook You From The Start
Photo - World-Renowned Photographer - Larry King. Story Inspiration: Matt King - Neophyte Longshoreman … [Read more...]
Come to the Cabaret, Old Chum, Come to the Cabaret
Cabaret is a riot of color, excellent music, sexy women and studly men belting out songs or quietly moaning, dancing, swinging their hips and whatever else moves. Such energy is exhibited that you can’t sit still and I sat through the whole show with a goofy smile pasted on my face. … [Read more...]
Westside Story – Modern Day Dr. Spock
Captions that go nicely with this photo... … [Read more...]
Westside Story – 3 Letter Joey
Do you remember the Suburban Times story published October 21, 2019, titled, Westside Story - 3 Note Charlie? Click the link if you would like to refresh your memory. … [Read more...]
Letter: State Child Protective Service failures are worse – far worse – than initially reported
Washington State Governor Jay Inslee wants to “provide universal home visiting and universal newborn assessments to all families in Washington.” To commence three weeks following the arrival of your newborn baby. … [Read more...]
Letter: Going Home, once again
The following was written eight years ago but the memories, how they linger and, perhaps, like some of the melancholier music that reminds of Christmas past, may the following bring needed pause for reflection in this otherwise very busy season. … [Read more...]
Modern Art and James C. Leonard
When you mention Tennessee most people think of Davy Crockett, or recording stars like Chet Atkins, the Allman Brothers, Tennessee Ernie Ford, or Aretha Franklin, but Tennessee was also home to artists. Joseph Delaney was a fixture of the New York art scene in the Harlem Renaissance. William Gilbert Gaul illustrated military subjects from the American Civil War to World War I, along with the … [Read more...]