We hadn’t planed on a part two restaurant review, but things change. A week after our first review of Burs Restaurant in Lakewood (6151 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499), we returned for the same meal and a second review. Just weeks ago Burs reopened. Like many restaurants in the time of COVID they were […]
Tacoma’s West End Pub & Grill reopens with new owners; sibling restaurant Cole’s reopens
Tacoma’s West End Pub & Grill very quietly opened its doors this week, during a period that has seen a slow roll of reopenings for bars and restaurants across Pierce County. So far this month, we’ve seen the return of the Poodle Dog in Fife, Burs in Lakewood, Hob Nob in Tacoma, Zodiac Supper Club […]
Microblading – Drawing and Shaping Beautiful Eyebrows
No, microblading is not ice skating for toddlers. Microblading is the eyebrow treatment that beautifies eyes and saves time every morning. Personally, I came up short in the eyebrow department, but it’s too late for me to worry about making myself beautiful. “Microblading is typically used on eyebrows to create, enhance or reshape their appearance […]
Westside Story – Not 1 Reason
I have written around a dozen articles related to our current political race between Cyndie Fajardo and Ed Troyer for the position of Pierce County Sheriff. I have included many reasons related to experience, education, leadership, and training that support voting for the most qualified candidate, Lieutenant Cyndie Fajardo. As an added bonus, the most […]
Westside Story – False Report, Reports False Report
Like most officers serving the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD), I was conscientious about making sure I knew what was expected of me based on our PCSD Policy Manual. Following the rules came into play when I worked the day-watch at the front desk as a Court Security Officer in the County-City Building. A woman […]
Across the Fence: Mail
Last weekend was a 3-day-one for federal employees. Because Monday was a bank holiday. Yet it seems that this doesn’t go for everybody employed by the United States Postal Service (USPS). I saw several USPS vehicles in different parts of the region on Sunday. And my heart went out to their drivers because here I […]
Westside Story – Voter's Pamphlet – Lieutenant Cyndie Fajardo
Our Pierce County Local Voter’s Pamphlet for our forthcoming General Election on November 3, 2020, arrived by mail recently. I cracked the pamphlet open and dove into page 12 to read the two candidate statements for Pierce County Sheriff. Having been associated with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department for 23+ years, I am very familiar […]
Vet Clinic, Oct ’20
•Coronavirus threat prompts VA request for doctors, nurses to come out of retirementhttps://www.militarytimes.com/news/2020/03/23/coronavirus-threat-prompts-va-request-for-doctors-nurses-to-come-out-of-retirement/ •VA MISSION Act: Answers to questions about VA’s urgent care benefithttps://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/68957/va-mission-act-answers-questions-vas-urgent-care-benefit/ •Veterans will see same cost-of-living boost in 2021 as Social Security beneficiarieshttps://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2020/09/24/veterans-will-see-same-cost-of-living-boost-in-2021-as-social-security-beneficiaries/ •VA’s Home Loan Guaranty program provides regulatory relief in response to COVID-19https://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=5526 •VA offers debt relief to Veterans impacted […]
Letter: Lonely
“Beep, beep, beep, beep ….” As Harry Nilsson listened to the incessant sound indicating a busy signal, he wrote the words to a 1968 hit song which became known for its opening line: “One is the loneliest number that you’ll ever do.” Is there any more poignant single word to describe how we sometimes feel […]