Author Todd Iverson from Gig Harbor, Washington State, is a longshoreman at the Port of Tacoma. Back in the day, he was editor of his college newspaper and wrote often for local publications, but did not publish his first book until 2024. He is a member of the Greater Gig Harbor Literary Society. When Todd […]
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Let’s Talk! – A Deck Warmed by Sunshine
Are you ready to switch off your screens and ponder or discuss another writing/conversation prompt during dinner tonight? You want to know about my thoughts on it? Here’s my take: There have been these first days of spring that have been feeling like a messenger of an early summer. Near the seventies (or if you’re […]
Across the Fence: A Heart-Felt Homage
What struck my eyes first at The Cascade Mountain Men’s annual Muzzle Loading Arms Show at the Enumclaw Expo Center in March was that intricately beaded dress she wore. I have never seen such workmanship in such abundance and with such fine taste. I simply had to make sure: Did she make this dress herself? […]
In the Book Nook with … Kristin Gentile
Author Kristin Gentile from Gig Harbor, WA, works also as a consultant specializing in process improvement. Her book debut is a children’s book titled Hazel the Hunter. She is a member of the Greater Gig Harbor Literary Society. When Kristin is not writing, she can be found camping, being on the water, reading, or being […]
Let’s Talk! – An Unexpected Switch in the Dark
Are you ready to switch off your screens and ponder or discuss another writing/conversation prompt during dinner tonight? You want to know about my thoughts on it? Here’s my take: At first it had just been a dare. There was this chapel by the road side that was allegedly spooked. Some claimed to have seen […]
Across the Fence: Meister
Today’s Germanism in the English language is used slightly differently from how Germans would do: Meister (pronounce: ‘mice-tah, i.e. master). First off, Meister derives from the antique Greek and Latin and simply means teacher, as in mastering a subject. Essentially, it describes somebody who has successfully finished the apprenticeship in a trade and been certified […]
In the Book Nook with … John M. Whiddon
Author John M. Whiddon hails from the Florida Panhandle. With a background in the healthcare industry, public service, and a five-year stint on the faculty of Florida State University, he ran the state Medicaid Program Integrity Office for more than a decade, and upon retirement opened a private healthcare regulatory consulting business in 1995. John […]
Let’s Talk! – Origami Cranes Made from Birthday Wrapping
Are you ready to switch off your screens and ponder or discuss another writing/conversation prompt during dinner tonight? You want to know about my thoughts on it? Here’s my take: I love paper. Funny enough, it took me a long time to become aware of this fact. I used to work with paper suppliers for […]
Across the Fence: Bandsalat
Never did I ever hear this Germanism in the English language. Yet, it seems to exist: Bandsalat (pronounce: ‘bunt-zu-luut, meaning ribbon salad, aka tape salad). It is something that will probably fall more and more out of use in the future. For it relates to objects that are not much around anymore: tapes of any […]