Author William J. Zambini (aka Bill Jarcho) from Vashon Island, WA, is also a semi-retired, still working artist. He has been writing for over 40 years, but his first children’s book was published just now. William is part of the Tacoma Children’s Book crit group. When he is not writing he enjoys music, movies, reading, […]
To Ponder
Letter: “I Was There With You On The Mountain”
There is no reception in the mountains. If you go there, for the most part, you are alone. That’s why you go. To be alone. Near the start of the trail, there are couples strolling, families sauntering, and tables on which the contents of picnic baskets are spreading. And there is the occasional solo hiker […]
Godspell Day by Day
Peg and I have seen Stephen Schwartz speak about his plays/musicals in person. His productions capture the moments that remain in our hearts and memories forever. I’ve seen Pippin and Wicked on stage and was looking forward to seeing Godspell. Peg and I sat in one of the prime seats right on the edge of […]
Letter: “Mom, There Are Airplanes”
Once upon a time – and truth be told this story that follows happens time and time again because life, and love, and loss happens – there was a beautiful woman who was sad and despairing following the death of the love of her life. Meanwhile, miles and miles, impossible miles, far, far away in […]
Oh, Happy Dog
Peg and I were shopping at Walgreens on North Pearl. We walked past a young man and his short-hair collie mix. The dog was on a leash. He saw us and was just looking friendly. I swear he smiled. A few minutes later we were alone paying for drugstore items and admiring the dog. The […]
We Must Be Kind to Our Local Waterways
The future of Earth depends entirely on water. Restoring the environment surrounding water which is deeply connected not only to our daily lives, but also to the consciousness of humankind. A pure source of water is absolutely essential to maintain harmony throughout our entire planet. Water is the source of all life and the important […]
Letter: Tell the Lakewood City Council “No” on selling Public Waterfront Access
Submitted by John Burns, Lakewood. There is 86 feet of prime Steilacoom Lake waterfront property set aside by the State of Washington for your use. It is Public Property and that means it is there for you to use. It is a block or so away from my house at the end of 100th St […]
Letter: Passing DRUG Act will help millions across the nation
Submitted by Deryl McCarty, Puyallup (South Hill). For millions of patients in Washington and nationwide, civilian and military, the lack of access and rising out-of-pocket expenses associated with prescription medication costs are becoming an increasing threat to their, no, our health. And the potential end strength reductions, because there are fewer recruits, will pressure Congress to […]
Let’s Talk! – Straddling the Border
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. I was thirteen when I first visited the United Kingdom. Back then, there was no Chunnel that connected the continent with the island. There was no physical evidence when […]