Many will say that their favorite holiday is Christmas. Visions of family, memories of cherished values, moments of life and light captured in time and tenderness. Some will say their favorite holiday is Independence Day (every country has a Fourth of July, after all). I have realized that the dawn of a New Year holds […]
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Westside Story – Don Doman, Don Doman
On December 27, 2018, my friend and prolific writer, Don Doman, published a story in The Suburban Times titled, Robin Hood and the Plight of the Arrow. It was an exciting story describing Don’s youth as he related to his TV and movie hero, Robin Hood. If you missed Don’s story, click my custom link Don Doman’s Quiver. Of […]
Letter: Goofy and the Girl
Our daughter and her husband, recently returned from Disneyland, had a special-request Christmas gift for my wife who had seen it in a gift shop when we all visited last year – a Holland figurine from “It’s a Small World After All.” After all – speaking of ‘after all’ – she’s Dutch. One-hundred percent. Which […]
Westside Story – We Will Miss You Stacie
Hey, before you look at the photo below, please do two things for me. #1. Do not tell my wife or Stacie’s husband about the picture. #2. Give me a chance to explain the photo. I know the photo makes things look a little suspicious. It appears I am trying to avoid those meet the […]
Letter: Living the dream
Sometimes when we push the switch that turns on the gas fireplace in our home, he’ll pretend he’s putting out the flames while aiming an imaginary fire hose. When he’s backing up his rig, ‘beep, beep, beep’ he’ll make the sounds until satisfied with his parking effort. Roaring out of the station (living room) with […]
Home from Home: Auf Wiedersehen!
Another year is reaching its end. To this day, my Friday column “Home from Home” has reached the number of 74 short essays in almost one and a half years of contemplating differences between my native country and my new home country, writing, and sharing it with you. So many of you have reacted in […]
Donate those unused eyeglasses
Looking to donate those eyeglasses you’ve had laying around the house for a long time? Look no further than the Lakewood First Lions Club, which has been collecting and recycling used eyeglasses since 1954. The used eyeglasses collected by the club (more than 8,000 in 2017) are processed and packaged by the Northwest Lions Eyeglass […]
Westside Story – Hypocrites Promote Kid Danger
Christmas is just around the corner. A lot of kids will be getting the trikes and bikes they asked Santa for. To keep your child safe, please do three things, starting on Christmas Day, when you head out on your fun family bike rides. Leading by example. Kids learn by watching adults. Size the […]
Letter: Wise guys – maybe not who you think
The end of the year poll of most trusted professions – those viewed most honest and ethical once again outpacing all others – places nurses first, members of congress last, the latter tied for untrustworthiness with telemarketers. Celebrities didn’t make the cut. Some of the possible reasons: ‘To avoid wrinkles, sleep on your back, rather […]