Outside of religion, what is the need for male circumcision? Female circumcision is too big an issue for me to take on currently. I got the news late but here it is: Genital Integrity Awareness Week 2018 takes place March 28-April 3! Perhaps, we should celebrate. How wide spread is male circumcision (the removal of […]
To Ponder
Westside Story – Lakewood Water Park
I have good news. The same City of Lakewood Think Tank that brought us the ever-popular Rental Housing Inspection Program has now come up with an inexpensive idea whereby combining old technology with innovative thinking every home in Lakewood is going to be able to enjoy a new water park style ride.
Sapporo Steakhouse – Restaurant Review
I knew the Sapporo Steakhouse was opening up, but I didn’t plan on eating there on their first day of operation. It just turned out that way. The Japanese Sushi & Hibachi restaurant has a few things to improve, but they have a good start. Sapporo is located in the Green Firs Shopping Center in […]
Letter: Seattle’s Rental law rejected by court, next up – Lakewood, Washington?
As the first ‘winners’ of Lakewood’s lottery receive notice that their presence, as landlords or the landlord’s representative, will be required when an inspector makes his rounds of the interior of their private property, Seattle’s landlords are celebrating a recent judge’s ruling.
Home from Home: Easter
Submitted by Susanne Bacon Passover and Easter have always been a very special time in my family. Though we didn’t go as far as keeping up lent, the week before Easter in my German childhood went without candy of any kind, and Good Friday and the Saturday after were meatless. Church-going – German Lutheran congregations […]
What does hacked really mean?
Written by Peg Doman I had a notice from a bank that our application for a Victoria’s Secret credit card has been denied. Denied? We’d never applied for one! The statement said that Experian had supplied the information. So, I wrote a letter (you can’t call them to ask WTH), made three copies of the […]
Westside Story – No Saloons & No Dispensaries
There has been a lot of talk around town about the decision to allow or disallow marijuana dispensaries in the City of Lakewood. I previously shared my opinion with my readers and the Lakewood City Council which is a loud NOPE to dope shops.
Battered and Broke – Need a Forklift Now!
The ancient 1973 Hyster Forklift used by Habitat for Humanity here in Pierce County has run out of lives. It went past its prime about twenty years ago. Repairs are needed that are far beyond the value of the vehicle. Here is an update report from Ed Dopp at Habitat: “We are limited on what […]
Where Everybody Doesn’t Know Your Name
“Making your way in the world today takes everything you’ve got. Taking a break from all your worries, sure would help a lot. Wouldn’t you like to get away? Sometimes you want to go. Where everybody knows your name, and they’re always glad you came.” I always loved the opening theme song of the TV […]