Story & Photo – Joseph Boyle This is a short story with two chapters. Chapter 1: Uncle Leo & Money In 1962 I met my wife’s Uncle Leo. Uncle Leo was a generation ahead of us. His parents immigrated from Holland. Dutch farmers know how to work and that work ethic was handed down to […]
To Ponder
Letter: An Old Coat and a Few Books
By David Anderson Shivering against the cold in the dank cell – “the draught blows through the only little slit which they call a window” – the huddled, greying old man rocks back and forth, back and forth, on a stone slab that should have more resembled a throne.
Letter: Halloween Trickery – It’s Not Just for Kids
By David Anderson When someone embarks on an attempt to do something that has no chance of success he is said to be ‘on a fool’s errand.’ When a miner discovers pyrite – shining and glowing in its dull yellow hue – and thinks himself rich, he is shamed to learn that it’s nothing more […]
Letter: Common Core Conundrum – “a head-scratcher”
By David Anderson This week CBN.com ran an article entitled “Parents Protest National Common Core Standards.” I posted a comment. It was removed.
Westside Story – FRIENDS Book Sale
Story & Photo – Joseph Boyle Oh boy. It is that time of year again. FRIENDS of Lakewood Library is hosting another, ever popular, book sale at the Lakewood Library located at 6300 Wildaire Road SW, Lakewood, Washington, 98499. This is your opportunity to buy used books, records, magazines and other library materials at a […]
Westside Story – FRIENDS Book Sale
Story & Photo – Joseph Boyle Oh boy. It is that time of year again. FRIENDS of Lakewood Library is hosting another, ever popular, book sale at the Lakewood Library located at 6300 Wildaire Road SW, Lakewood, Washington, 98499. This is your opportunity to buy used books, records, magazines and other library materials at a […]
Westside Story – Signs Of The Times
Story & Photo – Joseph Boyle As I travel around the country, I get to enjoy some free humor by simply watching signs people post in public places. For example, check out my photo of a sign I found in Mystic, Connecticut.
Westside Story – Life Saving Driving Tip
Story & Photos – Joseph Boyle Here is a driving tip. When parking your vehicle on the street, always park within 12″ of the curb or road edge. Additionally and more importantly, if you are facing down hill, turn your wheels toward the curb with your tire resting against the curb. If you are […]
Letter: Out of Order
By David Anderson ‘Out of Order’ – a sticky note on our country’s tombstone. “‘Out of Order,’ per the website, “is the game in which players race to puzzle out words, phrases, and quotations that have been jumbled beyond recognition.”