From Dorothy Wilhelm: Good Times in Pierce Country even though the days getting shorter. I still try to get out to walk for a mile or so during that last magical hour before sunset. If you’re looking for some free family activities you won’t do better than this fun list of 25 free things to […]
To Ponder
In the Book Nook with … Sandy Hill
Author Sandy Hill lives with her husband, Gene, and their dog, Bentley, in northern Kitsap County, Washington State. Before retiring, her favorite job was working for NASA as a data analyst on the Pioneer space probe to Jupiter. In her later years, she attended the Institute of Children’s Literature, learned the craft of writing, and […]
Restaurant Reviews From All Around Pierce County – Plus
My mother grew up in Nevada, Missouri. She loved pickled pigs feet, Veg-all, okra out of a can, and bacon. I agreed with her on bacon. My dad, also grew up in Nevada, Missouri. He got through high school by supporting himself with delivering newspapers, and odd jobs like sweeping out the nearby barbershop. He […]
Across the Fence: Wurst and Bratwurst
It’s grilling season. Okay, it doesn’t really stop or start ever in the mild climate of the Pacific Northwest. But let’s say, summer lends itself to creating meals on the BBQ. And one of the most popular items to grill – maybe because you can hardly ruin them – are brats. No, not annoying, unruly […]
Letter: Lakewood Water District Punishes Landlords
Submitted by David Se. Thank you, Lakewood Water District, for publishing the “No Tenant Sign Up Proposal” article.Although I have already removed two houses from the rental market because how all you believe consumers shouldn’t be responsible for what they use, and all landlords are rich and deserve to be soaked. If I ever decide […]
Letter: Still David’s Bride
Chance. Coincidence. Serendipity. Imagine that. Who would have thought? Got a just-so-happened story? If you do, chances are, there is involved a dire circumstance – or two, or three; a consequent anguish of soul of some duration; a twist, or two, in the unfolding plot. What is a love story without tragedy? Sometimes we see […]
Letter: Look Up
We were wearily trudging back to our vehicle parked somewhere ahead – too far, to hear the grandkids moaning – after an afternoon hike to the beach. We had enjoyed attempting to bomb a piece of driftwood into oblivion; clambered about among the rocks; pretended to fend off bears, snakes, and other non-existent figments of […]
Last Fishing Trip
The man was dying of cancer. That was the gloomy assessment of the caller who had called to rent one of our fishing boats. Stooped over his walker, the elderly man slowly made his way down the ramp to the dock. With the assistance of his friends, he took his place near the boat’s stern […]
In the Book Nook with … Marjorie Turner Hollman
Author Marjorie Turner Hollman from Bellingham, Massachusetts (not Washington!) is a freelance writer, developmental editor, and book writing coach. She began writing in 1997, after surgery to save her life left her paralyzed and unable to walk. She has been on a healing journey since that time and is now able to walk with support, […]