Submitted by John Arbeeny. If you’re old enough you might remember the Wendy’s hamburger ad (1984) which asked “Where’s the beef?” Well the same question could be asked with respect to the recently passed CPSD annual School Improvement Plans (SIP’s). “Where’s the data?” Simply put “It’s missing! All bun and no beef!” The latest 2022/2023 […]
To Ponder
Across the Fence: Winding Down
Submitted by Susanne Bacon. Somehow, this year it has been harder for me to get into a holiday mood. I’m still working on it. Maybe, after yesterday, I’m achieving it better. Thanksgiving is usually the time of year when I’m pretty much on schedule with preparations for all of December. This year, not so much. […]
Scrooge Goes on in Olympia
“Jacob Quimby Marley was a proper, tight, dry, pruny old thing. His face was frozen in sour disapproval, as if he had bitten into a lemon by mistake and hadn’t liked it much.” – Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol – http://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/68352 Peggy and I are extremely disappointed that we will miss the production of A Christmas Carol […]
Proctor Shoe Repair – A Small Business with a Critical Mission
I have bad feet. I don’t mean they need spanking but that they make it difficult to find shoes that fit and are comfortable. My primary problem is that I have hammertoes on both feet – big toes that go under or over the other toes. My last two podiatrists have told me that there’s […]
Friends of Spanaway Lake respond to County’s Community Village proposal
Submitted by Penny Howard, Friends of Spanaway Lake. Proposal website: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/7845/Pierce-County-Village The board of Friends of Spanaway Lake (FOSL) takes this opportunity to address the fervent opposition to Pierce County’s proposed plan to construct a permanent micro-city for chronically homeless located in the middle of a federal and state identified wetland complex. This wetland site […]
Across the Fence: A Process of Purpose
Do you have a tattoo? Thinking back on when you got it, what were the reasons? Has it stayed the only one? Or is it hard to find a blank place on your skin to feature the latest artwork you want it to carry? And have you ever pondered when tattoos started? And that they […]
The American Scene – Lakewood Libraries, A Way Forward
Submitted by Bob Warfield, Lakewood. LIBRARIES FOR LAKEWOOD – There are two: “Tenzler replacement and Tillicum rehab”. The joint City/PCLS Citizens Advisory Committee will present (or has presented) recommendations to community and Lakewood City Council, Thursday, November 17. TENZLER – As a practical matter, choices and priorities reviewed will appear limited to “cards in the deck.” But will […]
The Banshees of Inisherin – Film Review
“Two lifelong friends find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, with alarming consequences for both of them.” Written and directed by Martin McDonagh. McDonagh is English and director also of In Bruges (2008), Seven Psychopaths (2012) and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. I was on my back in a doctor’s office […]
Bagpipes and Guitars, Rock and Roll, Indoor Golf, Lots of Fun and Camaraderie
Generally, people are happy to help out their neighbor . . . even if the neighbor lives all the way across the county. There are a number of organizations that spend their time, money, and efforts lending help to others. Part of the Jaycee Creed says “Service to humanity is the best work of life.” […]