Submitted by John Arbeeny. What and Who is Lakewood CARES? (Citizens for Accountability, Responsibility, Education and Service) You may have heard of Lakewood CARES recently from people who have never attended a CARES meeting and who, disagreeing with CARES positions on issues, grossly mis-characterized CARES in their ignorance. If they can’t attack the CARES message […]
To Ponder
Harbor Lights – An Evening of Great Food, Great Views, Nancy, and an Amethyst Bracelet
We hadn’t dined at Harbor Lights in years. Peg met P.E.O. sisters for their monthly birthday lunch few couple of weeks ago and brought home a piece of her excellent trout. X When she came home and raved about the food. We both love good seafood, and rarely see trout being served any more. Besides, […]
Across the Fence: A Challenging Triangle
My husband and I like hiking. That being said, this year didn’t lend itself to much of that in Western Washington. Snow stayed until late in the mountains, and the rainforests must have been one soggy mess. But September proves to be an ideal month, once more. So, last week, we chose a hike from […]
Letter: Just Across A Crowded Room
“The power of a glance has been so much abused in love stories, that it has come to be disbelieved in. Few people dare now to say that two beings have fallen in love because they have looked at each other. Yet it is in this way that love begins, and in this way only.” ― Victor […]
Singin’ in the Rain – A ‘Wonderful Tribute to a Popular Classical Movie – at Tacoma Musical Theatre
A few years ago, Peg and I saw a production of “Singin’ in the Rain” at the Fifth Avenue in Seattle and we loved every minute of it. Now, Tacoma Musical Theatre is offering up its version. We had seats four rows back from the stage for the two of us and two granddaughters – […]
Sean Astin – Excellent Actor, Common Man, and Completely Believable
Sean Astin is an American actor, producer, and director. He was born in 1971 and stands five foot seven. He followed in his parents’ acting footsteps: John Astin and Patty Duke. His net worth is ten million dollars. He is probably best known for his role of Sam in the trilogy Lord of the Rings. […]
Letter: Stop the Lies. Superintendent Banner’s Discrimination Claims Are Valid
Submitted by Cheri Arkell. A citizen and political friend of Paul Wagemann told a big lie during the public comment time at the school board meeting on Monday, September 12th, 2022: “It is a well-known fact that Superintendent Banner filed a discrimination case based on false allegations against Director Wagemann …” This claim is a […]
[Picture] Remote Starer
Submitted by Chas. Ames. …seen around town…
Across the Fence: A Legendary Delight
My first meal after arriving as an immigrant in Washington State a dozen years ago was something that could have been my last on my mother country’s soil. And it took me totally by surprise as it tasted as authentic as could be – an Apfelsaftschorle (apple juice mixed with Seltzer) and a Swabian-style pretzel. […]