You do not have to take my word for it. Just ask anyone this question, “Did you know Joe Boyle, who writes Westside Story for The Suburban Times, invented the internet?” Very few know I was the guy who first helped former Vice President Al Gore see the big picture when it came to having […]
To Ponder
Across the Fence: Groundhog Day
It’s that time of year again – everybody (really everybody?!) will be waiting for the verdict of a tiny animal that lives in the Pennsylvanian town of the name Punxsutawney (‘punk-suh-‘taw-nee). February 2 is traditionally Groundhog Day, and the little critter allegedly predicts whether winter will last. This is how it works: If it sees […]
Denny's – Restaurant Review
Over the years I’ve always enjoyed Denny’s restaurants. It was one of the few places I could count on ordering grits for breakfast. Traveling out of town on business, this national chain was a reliable haven for almost any meal time or nearly anytime of the day or night. This time Peg and I were […]
Beehive: The 60s Musical – Tacoma Musical Playhouse Review
Tacoma Musical Playhouse Description: Beehive is the ultimate celebration of 1960’s female empowerment. Featuring such timeless classics as “My Boyfriend’s Back”, “Be My Baby”, “Son of a Preacher Man”, and “Me and Bobby McGee”, Beehive nostalgically recalls the days of miniskirts, transistor radios and flower power. Told from the perspective of six young women who […]
El Sabor – Restaurant Review
My friend Jim picked me up about a quarter to twelve. I suggested we dine at El Sabor across the street from Tacoma Community College. I tried to visit their website, but it had been hacked and Google link took me to information about online casinos. I have run into hacks like this from my […]
Shattering – Tacoma Little Theatre Play Review
Once again, the Tacoma Little Theatre design team of Blake R. York (Master Carpenter), Jen York (Resident Scenic Artist), Frank Roberts (Lead Carpenter) and Gunnar Johnson, Robin Mae Becar, Alyshia Collins, Dana Galagan, and Lissa Valentine (Build & Paint Crew) have given us a beautiful and substantial set. A city skyline is abstractly painted outside […]
Dave Chappelle: Failure Beyond Your Worst Nightmares Can Be Liberating
James Lipton was interviewing Dave Chappelle for Inside the Actors Studio. Dave told about his early career. His first time on stage, he told his jokes while looking down at his shoes and then looking up at the audience. Dave went to school the next day, age 14, and told his friends about being on […]
Across the Fence: A Mile of Vistas
Have you ever been up to “The Mountain”, as South Puget Sounders call Mt. Rainier? Well, if you are living in the vicinity and up to taking the drive and the fee at the park entrance, you shouldn’t miss out on this. And if you are compelled to stay home, let me at least virtually […]
Westside Story – 20 vs. 2020
My daughter knows this great fellow, named Eric, who holds the title Son-In-Law, my Son-In-Law, and he is my friend too. Eric is brilliant. Of course, he is smart, as is evidenced by the fact that he married my daughter. Readers, please do me a favor. Whatever you do, do not ever tell Eric his […]