A Sort Story… Bennie was sad. In truth he had never really been happy . . . ever. His father denied that Bennie was his son. As Bennie worked it out, “How are you going to point to a man, gurgle and claim heritage by saying “Gugu gaga?” He simply accepted the no daddy comment […]
To Ponder
Wild Horses Couldn’t Drag Me to Do That Again
A Short Story… It wasn’t until I made a stupid comment to myself that I was able to take in Jerry’s details and attempt to make a winner out of him. No matter what the score is or what you need it to be, I shrugged my shoulders and repeated my loser message “It doesn’t […]
Let’s Talk! – Stepping on a Scorpion
Are you ready to switch off your screens and ponder or discuss another writing/conversation prompt from my friend Tyrean Martinson’s book? Here’s my take on it. Scorpions belong to the kind of creatures I’d rather encounter with a thick wall of glass in between the two of us. That’s actually the only kind of meeting […]
Running Through the Fields
A Short Story… Johnny had been running around in the fields nearby acting like a cowboy. When he got back home, he turned on the TV and was watching old cartoons with his slightly older brother Jeff. He had been watching TV so closely that he missed Uncle Jerry coming into the house. Actually, he […]
Across the Fence: Sauerkraut
One German food item has made it into each and every American supermarket, and it has kept its German name as well as its German spelling: Sauerkraut. Although Germans pronounce it with a “z”, and their “r” sounds different as well. As a matter of fact, though, it’s very questionable whether Sauerkraut originated in Germany […]
Canoes Paddling Along – Information About Our Pasts
I like finding information about canoes and old boats . . . the older the better. Ancient canoes tell us about the people who built them. Some were built by hollowing out trees and some people used wooden ribs with stretched hides to cover the sides of their boats. And often we learn more about […]
10 Benefits of Helping Others
A Short Story… Barry White discovered the 10 benefits of helping others and to share with others. The list is several years old and it didn’t help, but it’s a step in the right direction. Barry thinks we should share and work together to make a better world. Please, read and share on your own. […]
Letter: Restoring the people’s faith in Pierce County government: What I would like our new government to know
Submitted by by Claudia Riiff Finseth. Pierce County will have a new government this month. What will the next four years be like? Will they be more of the same as the last eight years? I have great hope that they will be different. Different, first and foremost, in restoring a healthy county democracy. This can […]
The Mystery of the Old Tacoma Union Train Staton
A Short Story… The old Union Station in downtown Tacoma with it’s 90 foot tall celling constantly called to Clyde. His grandfather had told him about the history of the station as well as the beauty. Clyde had been detained for six months for some reason, but now he was free to do almost whatever […]