When I was a police officer, I use to practice my quick draw in case I had to shoot quickly. In retirement I still practice my quick draw, except instead of drawing my 45, I draw my iPhone 7 camera.
Letter: “I was once that little boy”
This story begins, as most stories with happy endings do, with someone noticing a need and determining to do something about it. The ‘someone’ is the Mayor of our City of Lakewood, Don Anderson. The need was a little boy.
Westside Story – Dopey Free Speech
Most of you probably know by now that I am old school and am dead set against marijuana. On February 27, 2017, I published an article titled Westside Story – It’s A Wonderful Life which does a good job of removing all doubt regarding my position on dope.
Westside Story – "Here Comes The Judge"
“Here Comes The Judge” is a famous line from a popular old TV show known as Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In that ran from about 1968 to 1973.
Small, Shy and Senior Off Leash Dog Area Coming to Chambers Creek Park
An expanded off leash area including a separate area for small, shy and senior dogs is coming soon to Pierce County’s Chambers Creek Regional Park in University Place.
Westside Story – A Sign Of The Times
While wandering around downtown Sumner I came across a sign that stopped me in my tracks. In case you are too busy to loiter on Sumner sidewalks, here is a photo of the sign.
Tillicum Walk With Me to walk weekly
The first “Tillicum Walk With Me” event was a success—25 participants enjoyed walking a loop neighborhood. These walks will continue each week, hosted by the Tillicum Woodbrook Neighborhood Association (TWNA) in partnership with Habitat for Humanity and Youth for Christ. The group will meet on Saturdays, 10 A.M. at 14511 W. Thorne Lane SW. Don’t […]
Westside Story – The Thin Blue Line
Have you ever wondered what a police officer does in a 30-year career, day in and day out? I understand we think we know what cops do from watching make believe sources such as TV, movies and the news.
Westside Story – Correction
I am so embarrassed. Ever since we started our current century on January 1, 2000, I have focussed on not making any mistakes. Here I am on March 28, 2017, facing the cold reality that I made my first mistake in this century.