Thanksgiving is one of those wonderful fests that are celebrating a harvest successfully finished. The ancient Greeks had their festivals as well as the Romans, and I’m pretty sure that any culture with agriculture and livestock breeding celebrates another year of successful farming as the cycle is fulfilled once more.
To Ponder
Westside Story – RIP – Landlord’s Viewpoint-Part I
I am writing my second article in my planned three-part series. In this article I discuss the landlord’s viewpoint regarding the City of Lakewood’s Rental Housing Safety Program, (RHSP), commonly referred to as RIP. I hasten to say at least one landlord’s viewpoint.
Letter: Two minutes, that’s all you get
You’re supposed to say something about your community. You’ve driven 45 miles in the rain to say it. Got lost. Never been there before. Spent 20 dollars for parking. You don’t feel good. And, speaking of baseball, you’re way out of your league. Yes, I spoke about baseball.
Westside Story – Coyote Alert
Have you noticed that our local City of Lakewood rabbit population has plummeted to an all-time low? Have you wondered why pet owners have illegally posted all those “Have you seen my cat or small dog” flyers on the power poles in Lakewood?
Westside Story – Will The Real Uber Driver Please Stand Up
In the old days drinking and driving was the manly thing to do. I can still hear those slurred words as my friends pried my fingers off the steering wheel, “I caaan drivvvvvve.” There were no “Please, Don’t Drink & Drive” signs. If the police caught you drinking and driving, the cop would lock your […]
One of the Last Trains to Centralia with Puget Sound Views
The last Amtrak passenger trains traveling with Nisqually Delta, the Narrows, Salmon Beach, Northern Pacific’s Point Defiance tunnel, and Vashon Island views will run on December 17th. Beginning on the 18th, passengers will board at the new Amtrak station at Freighthouse Square in downtown Tacoma. Departures and arrivals will use the new Bypass Route which […]
Westside Story – Life At The Beach
My favorite sister, Peg Morgan, (Disclosure: Peg is my only sister.), and I share many things in common. One area of mutual interest is photography. Peg recently returned from a trip to the Pacific Ocean. I thought you might enjoy two of her wildlife action photos.
New Car Or Replace the Engine?
New cars aren’t getting any cheaper. Even with a new car warranty, high payments easily offset the value. A reliable used car, especially if it’s one that you’ve done maintenance and servicing on, may be a good candidate for an engine rebuild. If your five to ten year old car is in excellent condition except […]
Letter: Marijuana coming to Lakewood’s Tillicum?
It’s a possibility. Two locations in fact, as indicated on the map (the red zones are where the green stuff could be sold) per the Lakewood City Council Study Session agenda packet for November 13, the map to be found immediately following page 100.