No Tillicum community meeting on Thursday, Oct. 3. Here, however, are the library happenings for the month of October. … [Read more...]
The Three Amigos: Kitty. Dog. Old Man
Submitted by John Lund. My 11 month old kitty named Baby was in for a surprise last week. I rescued a dog from the Humane Society. I have only ever had one dog and that has been a big regret. So I mustered up courage and went to see the dogs. … [Read more...]
It's Furnace Tune Up Time, It's Furnace Tune Up Time . . .
All the statistics in the world can't measure the warmth of a smile, but a good thermometer can tell you why your feet feel cold at night. … [Read more...]
Lakewood Neglect – #HeyMarty
Submitted by Kerry Hills. Recently, I posted a comment about the Colonial Plaza Grand Opening and referenced the unused sidewalk along Gravelly Lake Dr. between Nyanza and Washington Blvd. Someone named Marty responded to my comment with . . . How do I really feel? … [Read more...]
Across the Fence: A True Cowboy Dish
Has it ever occurred to you that food you are used to might look totally different when you order it in Europe? Or you might not even get it? Just mentioning the concept of “biscuit and gravy”, which in England would probably cause your restaurant staff a frown if not an outright “blech”. Because a biscuit over there is a sweet cookie. Imagine what they must imagine you eat! There are other dishes … [Read more...]
Fair Enough? It's Always Fair Weather Here in Washington
My friend Paul Nimmo, wrote a comment about a previous Suburban Times article involving Roberto the Magnificent's appearance at the Washington State Fair. Paul said, "I am glad that you got to meet Robert this past weekend. He is a great example of the many that are involved in the Fair Industry, whose prime purpose in life is to provide happy memories for people." … [Read more...]
Obsessive, Forlorn, and Heart Rendering – Country Western Music
My wife has been watching the Ken Burns Country Music documentary. She stays up past my bedtime. Sunday afternoon we drove to Renton to see a friend's directorial debut in community theatre. Peg just mentioned a few of the greats that had been discussed as the roots of Country Western. … [Read more...]
Mama Stortini of Puyallup Restaurant Review
Peg and I had visited the Washington State Fair on Saturday. We really enjoyed the fair, but traffic was almost unbearable. In trying to return to Tacoma, we were forced to drive almost to Sumner. Since we were out in that direction my thoughts turned to my wallet. I had a gift card for Mama Stortini's. I no longer knew what it was worth, but I knew we were driving to Renton on Sunday for a play. … [Read more...]
Harriet Baskas Shared Some Innovative Transportation Ideas From PNW at Steilacoom Library Event
Submitted by Emily Molina, SHMA liaison to Friends of the Steilacoom Library. September 13 marked the first Friends of the Library speaker series event of the season back at the Steilacoom Historical Museum. We were joined by Harriet Baskas discussing odd and innovative transportation ideas from the PNW. … [Read more...]
The Puyallup Western Washington State Fair Revisited Review
Although my cousin Lindy and her husband James, dropped off some Fisher Scones after her visit from our State Fair in Puyallup two weeks ago, I haven't really connected with the fair in years. Money is always a good enticement for me, however. For the last weekend of the 2019 Washington State Fair Peg and I got to meet Roberto the Magnificent at Cattlin's Restaurant in downtown Puyallup. Roberto … [Read more...]