I’m pretty sure that everyone of you has encountered a schnitzel (pronounce: shnitsle, meaning chop) in their lifetime, either as a Germanism in the English language or as a dish on their plate. Though, funny enough, a lot of people think that a schnitzel is so much more German than a boneless chop. And maybe […]
To Ponder
Lakewood Arts Commission November Gathering
The Lakewood Arts Commission held a gathering at the Fort Steilacoom Park Pavilion last Friday, Nov. 8. I felt right at home. As a teenager I worked the night shift at Western State Hospital while attending art classes at the University of Puget Sound in the daytime. Our Friday meeting was kind of a picnic […]
In the Book Nook with … m. a. white
Author m. a. white from Bryan, Ohio, works as a Processing Engineer in the field of injection molding. He has been writing since he was 15 years old and published his first book in 2023. When m.a. doesn’t write he is after “any art that makes lonely people smile.” Which genres do you cover?m. a. […]
The Boss
I learned a long time ago, if you are not The Boss, you better know who is The Boss, and you best be well thought of by The Boss. You don’t have to be a kiss ass or bow down to the head guy every single time something comes up, you just need to know […]
The Girl and the Squirrel
Baxter Red is Baxter Red because there were other soccer players with the name of Baxter and this particular soccer player wanted hopefully to stay a stand-out super star. The messy world of soccer was pretty much just plain home to Baxter Red because of his bright red hair. Visiting the Pacific Northwest was a […]
Letter: On Behalf of Seniors in Our Community
Submitted by Nancy Chapa. On any given day, step through the doors at any senior center in Tacoma, and you will enter more than just a building. You will immediately feel welcomed. The volunteer receptionist at the desk will greet you warmly. As you are checking in, you get a sense that you might be […]
Connie – Once a Queen
Have you ever looked back to a time when you were young . . . when your friends put up with your nonsense . . . and some people even adored you? Have you ever attempted to restore your body, your behavior, and your choices of perfect clothing? Connie kept asking herself these same questions […]
Let’s Talk! – A Recipe for Cherry Turnovers
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. You all know by now that I have hardly anything worth being called a sweet tooth. Indeed, I sometimes DO bake, though. Although I would not consider myself a […]
Buck, Just Another Loser on the Streets?
I’ve seen losers one after another calling Buck a liar and a cheat, but I have never seen Buck cheating. Being drunk, yes, cheating no. The first time I had seen him he was donating funds for Miss Wheelchair here in Washington State. That tells you something about Buck right away. Seeing Buck in person […]