Just before midnight this Thanksgiving Eve, the United States Supreme Court ruled 5-4 blocking New York Governor Cuomo’s restrictions on religious services. LifeSiteNews is hailing the decision as a victory for First Amendment rights. I disagree. Ironically, the One Year Bible reading for this Thanksgiving Day includes the account of Daniel and friends who refused […]
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Across the Fence: Left-overs
Yesterday was Thanksgiving – one of those feasts when a lot of people have way too much food on their table and way too many left-overs. I remember when I made a whole turkey for the first time, and we were only three eaters. I had turkey left-overs for ever so long, and not being […]
Westside Story – Joe Boyle Admits Crack and Weed Problem
Long time Lakewood resident of over a half a century, Joe Boyle, admits he suffers from a crack and weed problem. It has been going on for years without anyone knowing. Even the Lakewood Police have never discovered Joe’s crack and weed problem. There does not seem to be any long term fix in sight. […]
Letter: Let them eat cake – Washington legislators jet to Hawaii despite COVID travel restrictions
As of this writing we do not know who these representatives are from Washington, nor whether they are Democrats who usually comprise the majority in attendance at these junkets, or whether they are Republicans. The four-day conference started Monday and since then some from California have fessed up. None from Texas as far as is […]
Across the Fence: Counting the Days
For many, Advent is the most exciting time of the year. Even though I find that a lot of my American friends are not aware that the four weeks before Christmas are called that, and that “advent” is Latin for “He [as in our Savior] comes”. But a lot of them have discovered advent calendars […]
Letter: Folding The Flag, A Band Of Brothers
There was no need for words. The four Veterans were there to honor over 1,100 of their fellow Veterans interned at Camp Lewis Cemetery, their white gravestone markers standing like sentinels in neat rows. Each of the 13 folds of the Stars and Stripes was gently laid over to create yet another triangle of cloth. […]
Across the Fence: A Rapid Hike
Though my husband is a veteran, Veteran’s Day never finds him dashing off to get one of the countless freebies offered by so many appreciative businesses. An Air Force retiree, but still working, he is one of those lucky people to have Veteran’s Day off – which always calls for a special activity, just the […]
Letter: To Hear Again A Lullaby
Within the heart-shaped hedges of Lullaby Land are the gravesites of infants and children. A flagstone path leads into the small, perfectly tended garden. At the very center of the heart is a stone figure of a cherub. Its wings are unfurled as if it has just arrived and perched on its pedestal; its finger […]
Across the Fence: A Musical Mission
The other day, I was invited to a Zoom house party by my friend, renowned TV and radio show host, author, and humorist Dorothy Wilhelm. It was there that I first met another Washington State icon who immediately impressed me, musician Linda Allen. She presented a video that made me even more curious about her […]