I learned a long time ago, if you are not The Boss, you better know who is The Boss, and you best be well thought of by The Boss. You don’t have to be a kiss ass or bow down to the head guy every single time something comes up, you just need to know […]
To Ponder
The Girl and the Squirrel
Baxter Red is Baxter Red because there were other soccer players with the name of Baxter and this particular soccer player wanted hopefully to stay a stand-out super star. The messy world of soccer was pretty much just plain home to Baxter Red because of his bright red hair. Visiting the Pacific Northwest was a […]
Letter: On Behalf of Seniors in Our Community
Submitted by Nancy Chapa. On any given day, step through the doors at any senior center in Tacoma, and you will enter more than just a building. You will immediately feel welcomed. The volunteer receptionist at the desk will greet you warmly. As you are checking in, you get a sense that you might be […]
Connie – Once a Queen
Have you ever looked back to a time when you were young . . . when your friends put up with your nonsense . . . and some people even adored you? Have you ever attempted to restore your body, your behavior, and your choices of perfect clothing? Connie kept asking herself these same questions […]
Let’s Talk! – A Recipe for Cherry Turnovers
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. You all know by now that I have hardly anything worth being called a sweet tooth. Indeed, I sometimes DO bake, though. Although I would not consider myself a […]
Buck, Just Another Loser on the Streets?
I’ve seen losers one after another calling Buck a liar and a cheat, but I have never seen Buck cheating. Being drunk, yes, cheating no. The first time I had seen him he was donating funds for Miss Wheelchair here in Washington State. That tells you something about Buck right away. Seeing Buck in person […]
Across the Fence: A Gooey Time Trip
There are places on earth that are simply unique – and yet it happens that one doesn’t hear about them at all. It was by mere coincidence that I watched a TV series with my husband that I learned about a place in the middle of Los Angeles that is such a unique destination, and […]
Madame, the Formidable
You never know what the future has in store for you. The day I got married was the worst day of my life as well as the best day in my life. It was the best day in my life because of my lovely wife, Joanne. We argued sometimes, okay, okay, okay – so it […]
In the Book Nook with … Troy Poppler
Author Troy “The Madman of Scribe” Poppler from Minnesota works as an author, poet, and landscaper. He enjoyed writing as a child, but began writing seriously in January of 2024, when he started writing his memoir, The Midnight Crow. Currently he is looking into becoming a member of a writing group. When Troy isn’t writing, […]