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Across the Fence: Hausfrau
Have you ever come across the Germanism Hausfrau (pronounce: ‘howse-frouw, literally house woman) in the English language? I have to admit I haven’t. I only learned the English terms housewife and the much prettier one, homemaker. Housewife and Hausfrau to me have a different vibe from homemaker. The first two seem to focus on a […]
Letter: Smiling At The Same Moon
Thousands upon thousands of them against a blue-black sky, overwhelming for sheer numbers, are the stars. And among them, the first to appear, as the sun is the grand herald announcing a new day, is the moon, it’s soft glow like a pillow cushioning the night. And all the way across the country, while on […]
Tacoma City Council Authorizes Funds for a Pride-Themed Decorative Crosswalk on Broadway in Downtown Tacoma
TACOMA – On October 15, the Tacoma City Council authorized $35,000 in one-time funding to install a Pride-themed decorative crosswalk between 9th and 11th streets on Broadway in Downtown Tacoma. “As Tacoma’s first out queer female council member, I am engaged with our queer community and know firsthand that our community has been asking the City to […]
Explore Western State Hospital’s History at Historic Fort Steilacoom
Join the Historic Fort Steilacoom Association on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 1 p.m. for a free special event inside one of the original Western State Hospital buildings from 1871. After a brief annual business meeting, historian and hospital safety trainer Alexandria Woodruff will present an engaging talk on Western State Hospital’s history and mental health treatment […]
Friends of the Lakewood Library Book Sale, Oct. 18-19
Submitted by Robert Estrada. Friends of the Lakewood Library Book Sale is this Friday, October 18, and Saturday, October 19. The members only sale is Friday, 5:30-7pm and the General Public sale is Saturday, 10am-4:30pm. The event will be held at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 10630 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood. In addition to books, […]
New home for Barnes & Noble? Permit documents indicate where retails may be headed
LAKEWOOD – “A national bookseller whose store is slated for demolition to make way for new apartments in Lakewood appears headed for a new home nearby. Permitting documents on file with the City of Lakewood indicate that the Lakewood Barnes & Noble at Lakewood Towne Center is set to relocate to the former Dressbarn location […]
Community turns out for workday at Clover Park Rotary project
LAKEWOOD – Clover Park Rotary) and their South Sound Wildlife and Interpretive Center committee Chair, Alan Billingsley, were busy again Saturday morning (October 12th) rebuilding the Center to its former glory. With a strong contingent of people from the community, including 30 or more Clover Park High students (under the guidance of their Superintendent, Ron […]
In the Book Nook with … E.R. Phoenix
Author E.R. Phoenix from Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, used to be a science teacher for eleven years and a fitness instructor for ten before she became a full-time writer in 2023. She began writing when she was eleven; her first book was this year in April. She is a member of a local Indie Authors […]