Submitted by Eric K Chandler. REFERENCE: Mr Gregory Alderete ’s REPLY to My Letter: First of all, Somalia Veteran Alderete, thank you for your service and…welcome home my friend…I’m glad you made it back, when far too many others did not. I am a veteran as well…I retired from the US Army as a Chief […]
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Across the Fence: Vorlage
Every once in a while, literature plays into Germanisms in the English language, such as the term Vorlage (pronounce: ‘for-laa-gah, meaning original model/template). In fact, there is the claim (and I think, rightfully so) that no author ever writes anything without including a Vorlage in one way or another. There are archetypes we use that […]
Small Business Success Starts Here: Free Workshop Helps Entrepreneurs Navigate State Resources
Starting or growing a small business can be challenging, but the right resources can make all the difference. To help local entrepreneurs succeed, the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Washington State’s Small Business Liaison Team to present From Start to Smart Business, a free seminar designed to connect business owners with essential state […]
Lakewood Playhouse to present an Industry Night performance of The Laramie Project, March 2
For our current season of productions about Building Community, we are holding a Pay What You Can and Industry Night performance to bring our artistic community together, show gratitude for our local theatre artists and offer an opportunity for local artists to see shows at a lower price point. As a member of our Auditions […]
In the Book Nook with … Michael Magee
Author Michael Magee, a retired English teacher, artist, and playwright, lives in Tacoma, Washington. He has been writing for 60 years, starting when he was 20. His first book, Cinders of My Better Angels, was published in 2011 by MoonPath Press. Michael has been a member of the writers’ group Poet’s Table for about 20 […]
Letter: Just Around the Bend
We have it mounted on the wall of our home to remind us. We were on our way to church that morning and saw the rays of the sun piercing through from the heavens above, lingering wisps of clouds hovering over the river, the wider, calmer, deeper water giving way to the ripples of the […]
Local Financial Planner Achieves Prestigious Top of the Table MDRT Qualification
Submitted by Carmen Wong, Media Relations Specialist, MDRT. Dr. Christopher Kimball CFP, MSFS, CLTC, CMFC of local Christopher V Kimball Financial Services in Lakewood, WA has qualified for Top of the Table, a coveted milestone achievement for his membership in the MDRT organization. Kimball’s membership equips him with tools and resources to better serve his […]
Letter: Slay the Dragon
The label read “doesn’t help you slay the dragons per se, but the vitamin c does help you slay, in general.” The problem was this particular bottle appeared to be having an off day. He was a bit cockeyed, his cap tilted to the side, perhaps stifling a yawn as if not ready to get […]
Letter: 23 February 1945, Iwo Jima, a Personal Story
Submitted by Eric K Chandler. This is a story I wrote yesterday after I read a TNT article entitled, “The Battle of Iwo Jima, A History”. I decided to put together something about where my Father was on 23 FEB 1945, because I can remember very well what he told us about his experience on […]