“Why is No One Talking about the Violence of Popular Entertainment after Parkland?” Douglas Murray headlines his piece in “National Review” this March 2. “A culture that encourages enjoyment of horrific violence alongside a sort of flippant approach to its consequences cannot be helping matters.”
To Ponder
Westside Story – Spontaneous Dump
If anyone makes the world a more beautiful place, we should appreciate and thank them. Anyone can start a beautification project with their own home and then expand into their neighborhood. We can volunteer at a city park or a church or maybe a retirement home. Beautification people are beautiful people in my book.
Tesla All-Electric Semi Ready to Roll?
I don’t think you’ll be driving the new electric Tesla Semi to the moon and back, but speculation is growing about the payload and savings on diesel fuel it is supposed to deliver. ” . . . a typical “day cab” configuration 18-wheeler with a diesel engine weighs roughly 32,000 pounds with a relatively lightweight […]
Westside Story – A 2 Minute 16.54 Second Solution
After a tragedy such as the Parkland school shooting in Florida, it is natural to experience intense sorrow followed by incorrect conclusions. To more clearly understand the concept of incorrect conclusions lets follow the thought process of a medical school professor. The professor was researching cancer causes. She considered three elements, gum chewing, smoking, and […]
Westside Story – Sign Of The Times Snarls Traffic In University Place
The other day while enjoying a tasty espresso at my favorite Forza Coffee Shop, I could not believe my eyes when I read the Precision Tune sign.
Singing the Praises of The Refugee Choir
At a regular meeting of the Rotary Club of Tacoma #8 I was charmed by the program, the Tacoma Refugee Choir and the board chair Michael Collier. “Our attitude towards immigration reflects our faith in the American ideal. We have always believed it possible for men and women who start at the bottom to rise […]
Westside Story – Fund Raiser Fights Human Trafficking
Scramble to see if you have a spot on your calendar to attend the dinner, program, and auction scheduled for Saturday, March 3, 2018, from 5:00p – 9:00p. For additional details, please refer to the announcement printed below.
Mosquito Zappers, Wind-Up Toilets, Mini-Microscopes and Teachers
If you have never been to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center, you owe a day of amazement to yourself and your family. “Discover innovations and inventions that are helping to create a world where every person has the opportunity to live a healthy and productive life. Immerse yourself in debates about education, […]
Westside Story – Our Roads Are Broken
My speedometer indicates my car is capable of traveling at 150 miles per hour. I qualified as a high-speed driver, so I could drive that fast, but my training tells me unless I am on the salt flats, 150 mph is not a good idea for no other reason than a wheel might fall off. […]