This is an article about one of my not-so-good ideas. My dad used to say that I was born with a fishing pole in my hand, and as a boy when I saw water I naturally grabbed one and headed out. Or in this case down. Down the embankment, sliding over the mossy and fern […]
What's Next, Tahoma Beer? – Name Changes . . . for the good
Over Sunday morning coffee with Bailey’s Irish Cream I read the excellent News Tribune article “It’s Tahoma, not Rainier; change mountain name” by Don Meyer and Jared Faker. Meyer and Faker made the argument that the name of our local iconic mountain should be changed back to the name given to it by the Puyallup […]
Some Pierce County restaurants open dining rooms under new open-air rules
Like a lot of restaurant owners this weekend, Kerry Vetters is shopping for a carbon dioxide monitor. The carbon dioxide monitors can give air quality measurements that will be one vital measure for Pierce County restaurants that want to open their dining rooms under new Washington state “open-air” guidelines announced this week. “That’s why I’m […]
Vet Clinic, Jan ’21
New resources for military veterans… •1-800-MyVA411 (800-698-2411) is the one number to reach VAhttps://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82379/1-800-myva411/ •COVID-19 vaccines: Stay informed and help us preparehttps://www.va.gov/health-care/covid-19-vaccine/stay-informed •Minority Veterans on VA’s Priority List for COVID-19 Vaccine Distributionhttps://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/12/08/minority-veterans-vas-priority-list-covid-19-vaccine-distribution.html •How veterans can still serve after they take off the uniformhttps://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2020/11/09/how-veterans-can-still-serve-after-they-take-off-the-uniform/ •Did you miss the deadline to register online for the Economic Impact […]
Letter: Who – And What – Is Behind The Equity, Diversity And Inclusion Training For The Clover Park School District?
Ninety minutes into the January 11, 2021 Zoom meeting of the Clover Park School District Board (CPSD), Director Paul Wagemann asked for background information on the consultant who will provide training to the District on the subjects of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With the exception of promising to provide a link to the consultant’s […]
Across the Fence: Inauguration
Inauguration Day is nearing in the United States. We all know that this is the day a president elect is sworn in on their office. But where does the term “inauguration” come from? Yes, from the Latin language. But what does it mean? Let’s go back to the ancient Romans and their customs. Whenever there […]
A Special Day Deserves Special Food
It was a special day, so we celebrated with a fantastic fried scallop dinner. Why was the day so special? Large Sea Scallops were on sale at Fred Meyer, who frequently has super deals on seafood. Peg and I love scallops. We usually order them at Pacific Grill in downtown Tacoma and The Lobster Shop […]
Ball Peen Hammers or Ball Pein Hammers All Look the Same to Me
Most people, if they have a hammer, have a claw or framing hammer. I recently bought a ball peen hammer. A ball peen or ball pein hammer has a metal ball shape on the end where you would usually have a claw. The round ball part is generally used for shaping metal. I have no […]
No Moss . . . I almost surrender
There is nothing like the beauty of a mountain stream . . . with the lullaby of rushing water and the soft leaves and green covered rocks. “One gram of moss from the forest floor, a piece about the size of a muffin, would harbour 150,000 protozoa, 132,000 tardigrades, 3,000 springtails, 800 rotifers, 500 nematodes, […]