He forgot his rain gear though he luckily had, or at least he thought he had, an umbrella stashed somewhere on board and besides, he didn’t really have time to prepare further for this moment of opportunity. The fish were calling. He would go. He just knew it. He would answer. This was going to […]
To Ponder
Being Frank is a Problem
A Short Story… The Fugitive is what some friends called him; his real name is Frank. Frank was also frank about himself and his actions. At the age of forty he still had the body of a twenty year-old. He still exercised and ran a few miles almost every single day. He had lost his […]
West Coast sees Dramatic Drop in Lost Tooth Value
Submitted by Dr. Jeff Reynolds. The Tooth Fairy is tightening their belt on the West Coast and in Washington state. New Delta Dental findings from its 2025 Original Tooth Fairy Poll® revealed the average value of a single lost tooth dropped from $8.54 to $5.69 last year in the western region (which includes Washington, Alaska, […]
Letter: West Pierce Fire Fees Disproportional
Letter from David Selness to West Pierce Fire & Rescue. Sq. Ft to Sq. Ft., why do you assess an additional 50% or more just for providing a firebreak between a house and garage? A detached garage would support a far smaller fire than a combined house/attached garage. Your fees are arbitrary and capricious; they […]
Washington’s small manufacturers face operational challenges due to federal directives; local leaders call for support
Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County press release. Tacoma, WA – Small manufacturers, the backbone of Tacoma-Pierce County’s economy, are facing severe disruptions due to federal directives and upcoming tariff changes, impacting operations, finances, and workforce stability. In response, regional leaders are engaging with congressional representatives to seek urgent solutions. Washington’s economy is deeply tied to […]
Letter: Charlotte’s Web
This past summer when I wandered for 100 miles in the wilds of the mountain range wilderness, I saw one spider web. One. Just one. In all those many miles, just one web. I was camping at Anderson Lake in the Cascades which seemed like a long way from anywhere but I needed to be […]
Lorena and a Nice Street Income
A Short Story… “Boring . . . just plain boring. I haven’t had a fun date for weeks. I hate my job and people just seem stupid.” She was thinking this, well actually saying it out loud to herself as she was driving back home to her apartment as the sun slowly dimmed. She stopped […]
William Modem and Baldfaced Lies
A Short Story… Although it looked as if William had been bald from the moment he was born, the reality was that he went bald around the age of seventeen. In high school he had whatever fuzz he still had shaved off. William liked to pretend he was just being “cool” and above other people. […]
Let’s Talk! – Ground Cinnamon Sprinkled Over Sugared Toast
Are you ready to switch off your screens and ponder or discuss another writing/conversation prompt during dinner tonight? You want to know about my thoughts on it? Here’s my take: Breakfasts in most countries seem to be sweet. I grew up on open jam sandwiches and cocoa as a little one. I hated both. I […]