I need to be honest. For years I have thought the City of Lakewood would honor me, during my lifetime, for my crowning achievements and pioneering spirit which were instrumental in helping establish the City of Lakewood. I am much like the City of Puyallup’s Ezra Meeker. I figure in 100 years, school kids will be read about me in their history books.
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Westside Story – Tooth Fairy
The first photo in my story is a familiar image of a small kid after proudly losing a baby tooth. When you are near a child who has lost a tooth, it is easy to sense the excitement of it all. The tooth begins to loosen on its own. The small child starts incessantly wiggling the tooth with his fingers until it becomes looser and looser.
Westside Story – Trick or Treat
Hey everybody, I have included two fun photos of scenes I found in our community. I share them with you as a reminder that Saturday, October 31, 2015, is Halloween. Kids will be roaming all over our community looking for Halloween treats. I know you know that. You also know to be extra careful when driving so as to not run over a trick or treater. Hitting a child with a car will ruin our days for a long time to come, regardless of who’s fault the collision might be.
Westside Story – Starbucks Name Change
I loved Starbucks for over 25 years, traveling to what was known as the 3rd Place twice a day anywhere I might be located all over the world. Howard Schultz successfully imported an idea from Europe and perfected his dream he called the 3rd Place.
Westside Story – Relax at the Beach
While we are all a part of the same USA, we do not all behave the same. For instance on the West Coast we call soft drinks pop. On the East Coast they call soft drinks soda.
Westside Story – Uncle Melvin’s Bike
My photo of Uncle Melvin’s bike gives new meaning to the word recycling. I have shown you this bike before in different seasons including winter when it was covered with snow. I thought you might enjoy the bike in its current state.
Westside Story – Dolce Barista Nick Is Milford Hero
PUBLIC NOTICE WARNING: If you suffer from arachnophobia, this story has not been approved by the Arachnophobia Anonymous Defense League.
Westside Story – Educated Fool
Did you read the recent article in the News Tribune and The Suburban Times where political candidate, Ben Gonter, promotes the idea that having a four year college degree should be mandatory for a political candidate to be properly qualified to serve in pubic office?
Westside Story – Reading Can Be Dangerous
We hear it all the time. “Read with your child.” “Become a volunteer reader at your school to help children learn to read.” “Stamp out illiteracy, by helping adults learn to read.”
I found an interesting warning sign at BROWSEBOUT BOOKS, a bookstore in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, which helps reinforce my point. I have depicted the sign in Photo 1 below.