On February 23, 2017, an article titled, ACLU raises concerns with Lakewood’s rewrite of panhandling law, was published in The News Tribune and later in The Suburban Times. Our Lakewood City Council deserves praise for their efforts to eliminate the festering homeless panhandling problem that has attacked our communities like a societal cancer.
Westside Story
Westside Story – Sign Of The Times
As I travel around the planet and I do not have to travel far, I constantly run into signs that cause me to scratch my head and make that unmistakable utterance, “Huuunnnhh?” or that all too familiar hip phrase, “Say what?” Let me show you what I mean.
Westside Story – Where Is My Car Parked?
On January 20, 2017, President Donald Trump was sworn in as our 45th president. In so many words President Trump spoke of stopping evil on the first day of his presidency. I did not like hearing these unrealistic words because we all know that while Trump can start taking action to stop evil on his […]
Westside Story – It’s A Wonderful Life
Recently I had the pleasure of celebrating my friend, Shane’s, birthday. Apparently, I am not his only friend based on the number of party guest vehicles spilling out of his driveway into the street. Inside the house, it was shoulder to shoulder friends and family having a great time together with good food and beverage […]
Westside Story – Boyle Adds 2 Cents to Anderson Letter
On February 17, 2017, David Anderson wrote a thought provoking letter titled, Cryptids and Fungi — news of the weird from the State Capital. According to the Oxford dictionary, a cryptid is an “animal whose existence or survival is disputed or unsubstantiated.”
Westside Story – Buddy Holly
Buddy Holly died on February 3, 1959, in an airplane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa along with Ritchie Valens and J. P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson. Tacoma Musical Playhouse (TMP) just opened their rendition of the play, The Buddy Holly Story. It is a musical bursting with the songs many of us grew up with […]
Westside Story – How Shall We Vote?
On Wednesday, February 1, 2017, Mary Moss and Michael Branstetter, two City of Lakewood incumbent city council members, announced in The Suburban Times their intention to run for reelection. When you cast your vote, be mindful that Ms. Moss and Mr. Branstetter are on record for having voted for the City of Lakewood’s Rental Inspection […]
Westside Story – New Forza Cup
For anyone who is a longtime espresso hound like me, the death of Starbucks 3rd Place was a serious lifestyle tragedy. If you yearn for that old Starbucks’ 3rd place friendly feeling and atmosphere, the privately owned Forza located at 4828 Suite D, Bridgeport Way W in University Place is where you want to be. […]
Westside Story – Joe Boyle Saves Suicidal Jumper
Public Content Warning: This article contains rock solid facts, strong opinions, ample portions of exaggeration and Irish blarney only suitable for those who are 18 or older possessing an open mind, sense of humor, and burning desire to be exposed to a thought provoking alternative view of life without getting angry. The graphic image contained […]