Story & Photo by Joseph Boyle I have it on good authority that not one of us likes being issued a traffic ticket. Our good friends down at Clover Park High School are doing what they can to keep our kids safe and to keep us from getting a ticket. Check out my photo of […]
To Ponder
Letter: Where are the dads?
We had a boat stolen at the boathouse this weekend by two boys. Caught the whole thing on camera. Middle of the day. A crime of opportunity. The guy who had actually rented it, like most customers, left lifejackets, etc. in the boat and no sooner had he left than the two boys got in […]
WESTSIDE STORY – 4 Firearm Safety Rules
Story by Joseph Boyle. Photos by Joseph & Kjeri Boyle. When you bring up the topic of guns, you are likely to garner a wide variety, and at times extreme, reactions. Some people are thought to be gun nuts. To them there is no such thing as owing too many guns. Some people hate guns […]
WESTSIDE STORY – Kimberly’s Cafe
Story & Photo by Joseph Boyle Recently I shared some news about Kimberly Jimenez’s restaurant, Vive Bene, in an article titled, “Last Supper”. Vive Bene closed. Are you ready for Chapter II? Another Kim, Kimberly Connell, purchased Vive Bene and has renamed the restaurant, Kimberly’s Café. Her Grand Opening was this past Thursday, June 30, […]
WESTSIDE STORY – Last Supper
Story and Photos by Joseph Boyle Towards the end of May, I was able to beat the grim reaper out of another year. In plain English, I showed up alive for my 68th birthday. My wife invited me out for a birthday dinner and I suggested Kimberly Jimenez’s Italian – American Restaurant called Vive Bene […]
Letter: Lottery (rationale) – I don’t buy it
On June 30, Lakewood United will host Scott Kinney, Director of Communications for the Washington State Lottery on the topic: “Washington’s Lottery – Where the Money Goes”. That’s a good question. Of course Kinney will answer ‘education’. A portion anyway. Or at least that’s what’s promoted on the State Lottery website. ‘Buy a ticket, support […]
Westside Story – Car Jail
I love a glass a wine with a fine meal. Hey, I love a glass of wine with a McDonald’s burger. When I was younger, in the 1960’s, I drank professionally and maintained that pace for over a quarter of a century. That was then and now is now. Today, each and every one of […]
Westside Story – Suddenly Single
Photo and Story by Joseph Boyle On May 30, 2011, Ms. Ruthann Reim McCaffree hosted a book signing / launch party at Affairs in University Place for her new book, Suddenly Single – A Guide For Rediscovering Life After Tragic Loss. (ISBN 978-1-936183-66-1) The book is an attractive compact 78 page work, brimming with wonderful […]
Westside Story – Solo Art Show
Story by Joseph Boyle. Photos by Phil Raschke Remember my story about our local artist, Pat Graham (above), which was posted last March 27, 2011? Pat is back; this time with a solo art show display at our Lakewood History Museum. Everyone I talk to tells me Pat and her artwork is wonderful. I encourage […]