Author L.N. Hunter from Cambridgeshire, UK, was a software engineer until 2019 but has changed trade since to become a full-time(ish) author, having discovered the pleasure of writing in 2015. His first published short story, “Summer’s Time,” appeared in “Rosette Maleficarium #1” in 2016, and his first novel, the comic fantasy “The Feather and the […]
To Ponder
Preschool Matters
Submitted by Candy Tingstad. Whether you eventually choose public school, private education, or homeschool for your elementary age children, for children 3 to 5 years old, preschool with other young children, 2 or 3 mornings a week, matters. While children can develop some readiness skills for reading, math and science through an iPad, being in […]
Southern Kitchen and Blackberry Lemonade
I picked up Peggy from her sister’s home. They had a plan to see the new Barbie film on Monday to celebrate Pat’s birthday. Once in our car, Peg suggested she would like to visit Artist and Craftsman Supply on Saint Helens. I dropped her off and then found a parking place about a hundred […]
Across the Fence: Fräulein, Frau, and Herr
“Mein Fräulein” – how many of you know the term and have used it in addressing a German woman in their life? To try out their German, nothing more? Just as saying “Jawohl”, “Prost”, or “Auf Wiedersehen”? Did you know that the term Fräulein (pronounce ‘froy-line, meaning Miss) is on the list of German words […]
Letter: I Needed This
The salmon were running. My brother had caught a 25 lb king salmon – his largest salmon ever – not a month before. But when he called to invite me to join him on his boat, it was less about catching fish than catching up. He’d been to my wife’s graveside. And he came to […]
Letter: Regrowth after Ft. Steilacoom Park Fire
Just over two weeks ago Ft Steilacoom Park not only caught fire, but also the attention of Lakewood City residenets. After walking through and exploring, the fire damaged area, I am impressed the fire did not spread more than pictured. Looking across the lake the burned area does not look that large. I read the […]
In the Book Nook with … Michelle Pelletier
Author Michelle Pelletier from Maryland is working as a teacher. She has been writing on and off for about 20 years but just finished her first book in 2021. It was published in December of 2022. Michelle is a member of Absolute Write, Revision Division, and the Carroll County Writers Group. When Michelle isn’t writing, […]
Across the Fence: Kaffeeklatsch
One term that has it made into the English language as well as has the procedure into American culture is the German “Kaffeeklatsch” (pronounce ‘kuffay-clutch), meaning chatting or gossiping over coffee. It is usually enjoyed in the afternoon, either at a private home or at a café. Unfortunately, the classic café is becoming more and […]
Yard Sale Accompanied by Saxophone
So many awesome things in this video I found. The Stones in their prime. Brian and Charlie. John Lennon applauding in the audience. Great show. Super cool. Probably one of the best songs they wrote. You can feel that it’s raw and authentic, the Stones in their essence, with the influence of Brian Jones. Our […]