The future of Earth depends entirely on water. Restoring the environment surrounding water which is deeply connected not only to our daily lives, but also to the consciousness of humankind. A pure source of water is absolutely essential to maintain harmony throughout our entire planet. Water is the source of all life and the important […]
To Ponder
Letter: Tell the Lakewood City Council “No” on selling Public Waterfront Access
Submitted by John Burns, Lakewood. There is 86 feet of prime Steilacoom Lake waterfront property set aside by the State of Washington for your use. It is Public Property and that means it is there for you to use. It is a block or so away from my house at the end of 100th St […]
Letter: Passing DRUG Act will help millions across the nation
Submitted by Deryl McCarty, Puyallup (South Hill). For millions of patients in Washington and nationwide, civilian and military, the lack of access and rising out-of-pocket expenses associated with prescription medication costs are becoming an increasing threat to their, no, our health. And the potential end strength reductions, because there are fewer recruits, will pressure Congress to […]
Let’s Talk! – Straddling the Border
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. I was thirteen when I first visited the United Kingdom. Back then, there was no Chunnel that connected the continent with the island. There was no physical evidence when […]
Across the Fence: Kletterschuh
September is the hiking season at its best. At least in moderate climate zones. And as hiking is of such importance in German history – even as to being considered political protest by specific movements during the Empire and, later, in the Third Reich – my guess is that this is the reason that the […]
In the Book Nook with … Steve Rogan
Author Steve Rogan lives with his wife in Silang, Cavite on the island of Luzon, Philippines. He retired early from a successful and colorful job-life, in 2015. In 1975, when in 6th grade, Steve entered a 6th grade poetry competition and won. His first book, The Seed Keeper, was commenced in 1992 and published to […]
Letter: Beauty Is Found In Simplicity
If you are very quiet, treading softly, watching carefully, listening closely, you may come around a bend in the trail and hear the low, cooing hum of the mother sooty grouse – appropriately called given its intricate camouflage – calling, scolding really, for its twin little ones to please report to their mother – as […]
Let’s Talk! – Temperatures Vary
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. It is 57 degrees Fahrenheit and raining as I’m writing this. I have no clue what it will be like when you are getting to read this article. Because […]
Across the Fence: Gummi Bear
Among my favorite candies as a child were Haribo Gummibärchen (pronounce approximately: goommy-bear-hen), meaning small gummi bears, today’s Germanism in the English language. My mother bought them for us kids, every once in a while, probably because they could be dealt out in small amounts. They came in two sizes, but I’m not sure whether […]