By David Anderson When someone embarks on an attempt to do something that has no chance of success he is said to be ‘on a fool’s errand.’ When a miner discovers pyrite – shining and glowing in its dull yellow hue – and thinks himself rich, he is shamed to learn that it’s nothing more […]
Letter: Common Core Conundrum – “a head-scratcher”
By David Anderson This week CBN.com ran an article entitled “Parents Protest National Common Core Standards.” I posted a comment. It was removed.
Lakewood First Lions honor Jan Rich
Halloween Candy and Pumpkin Donations for UP Seniors
Something fun that we, as a community, can do to support our seniors locally. Activity Director Emily Murer at University Place Care Center has put out a request for two things: pumpkins for planned activities for the nursing home patients, and donated bags of wrapped candy for Halloween. Emily is seeking “…approximately *50 sugar pumpkins […]
Westside Story – FRIENDS Book Sale
Story & Photo – Joseph Boyle Oh boy. It is that time of year again. FRIENDS of Lakewood Library is hosting another, ever popular, book sale at the Lakewood Library located at 6300 Wildaire Road SW, Lakewood, Washington, 98499. This is your opportunity to buy used books, records, magazines and other library materials at a […]
Westside Story – FRIENDS Book Sale
Story & Photo – Joseph Boyle Oh boy. It is that time of year again. FRIENDS of Lakewood Library is hosting another, ever popular, book sale at the Lakewood Library located at 6300 Wildaire Road SW, Lakewood, Washington, 98499. This is your opportunity to buy used books, records, magazines and other library materials at a […]
Westside Story – Signs Of The Times
Story & Photo – Joseph Boyle As I travel around the country, I get to enjoy some free humor by simply watching signs people post in public places. For example, check out my photo of a sign I found in Mystic, Connecticut.
Westside Story – Life Saving Driving Tip
Story & Photos – Joseph Boyle Here is a driving tip. When parking your vehicle on the street, always park within 12″ of the curb or road edge. Additionally and more importantly, if you are facing down hill, turn your wheels toward the curb with your tire resting against the curb. If you are […]
Letter: Out of Order
By David Anderson ‘Out of Order’ – a sticky note on our country’s tombstone. “‘Out of Order,’ per the website, “is the game in which players race to puzzle out words, phrases, and quotations that have been jumbled beyond recognition.”
Murer joins University Place Care Center
Emily Murer, MS, MT-BC brings a unique blend of talents, formal education, and professional experience to her role as Activity Director at University Place Care Center. With her Master’s Degree and being a board-certified Music Therapist, she incorporates the creative use of music and movement in program design to develop positive rapport with residents. A […]
Westside Story – Spider Miracle
Story, Photo & Video – Joseph Boyle WARNING: IF YOU SUFFER FROM ARACNOPHOBIA, DO NOT READ THIS ARTICLE OR WATCH THE VIDEO. I ask, “How in the world can a tiny spider out-think, out-design and out-build we humans?”
Letter: An Open Letter to Lakewood’s Legal Department
By David Anderson Now that the investigation has found Lakewood Police justified in the shooting death of a man with a toy gun, would it not be reasonable to consider including in Lakewood’s Use of Force Policy the following two statements that are currently missing: One that “communicates both to the community and to police officers […]