Finally, some respect. Like Rodney Dangerfield lamented, “I get no respect.” At least that seems to be true in Lakewood. The way I figure it, people know me too well in Lakewood to give me any respect. But I find as I travel out of the city and go far enough north to the Town […]
To Ponder
Westside Story – Beating Joe Boyle
On July 17, fellow Suburban Times writer Joe Boyle let loose a tirade about my restaurant reviews. He claims that he had thought of writing reviews before I started writing mine. Here is one of Joe’s claims: “My pal from high school, Larry King, and I get together for lunch once a week. We had […]
Mushrooms for Flavor and Health
My wife and I both enjoy mushrooms not only for the taste (sautéed in olive oil with onions, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika), but for the health benefits as well. “Researchers found that seniors who consume more than two standard portions of mushrooms weekly may have 50 percent reduced odds of having mild cognitive […]
Across the Fence: A Zoo Visit in Seattle
Admittedly, I have mixed feelings about zoos. On the one hand, animals in them are not roaming freely and lose lots of their natural instincts. On the other hand, it’s a way to preserve species and, in bringing them to the people, to have them understood and protected in better ways. I have grown up […]
Westside Story – Beating Don Doman
If you are one of 24,000+ people who read The Suburban Times, I am confident you will instantly recognize the name, Don Doman. Don, who is a friend of mine; well at least he was before I wrote this column, writes interesting pieces often connecting with subjects that are different from the subjects I write […]
Mamma Mia, Mamma Mia – Oh, What Fun!
Submitted by Peg Doman. Tacoma Musical Playhouse opened their production of Mamma Mia to cheers and riotous clapping. The audience loved it. There were cheering, hooting and hollering to show appreciation of the cast and to cheer them on. When the curtains opened, I was stunned by the set. Designer Blake York and master stage […]
Westside Story – Cop Approved Vehicle Registration Solution
This column is Part III of my three-part series related to issues connected to Washington State mandates involving vehicle registrations. Part I of this series, titled Westside Story – Government Ignorance, pointed out the unnecessary, dangerous risk our state government forces innocent citizens to take when they comply with state law. If you missed Part […]
Easily Prepare for Disasters Like Earthquakes and Storms – Lakewood, Tacoma, Puyallup
After our children grew up and moved out on their own, we were lucky enough to have grandchildren visit. Caring for little ones is always a joy. Making sure they were safe and comfortable was just like being a parent again. You never know what they will come up with for questions. This goes beyond […]
The Blob (1958) – Film Review
Here’s an interesting piece of trivia for you: What do “The King of Cool” Steve McQueen and six-time grammy award winning songwriter Burt Bacharach have in common? Well, both of these special individuals got their starts in the 1958 sci-fi horror B movie, The Blob. McQueen played the hero of the picture, while Bacharach supplied […]