Story & Photo – Joseph Boyle Friday evening, I was working my Starbucks beat as a mild mannered reporter for The Suburban Times. As I sat at my regular table, table 1, watching the world go by, a young woman with two small children and Grandma entered the Towne Center Starbucks. When the woman entered, […]
Westside Story
Westside Story – Parking Chaos
Story & Photos – Joseph Boyle Check out the photo I captured at the Starbucks located at SR 512 and South Tacoma Way. Everyone knows the parking, while recently improved, is very limited. That being the case, does anyone have any idea why this driver would do such a sloppy job of parking? Why should […]
Westside Story – The Eyes Have It
Story & Photo – Joseph Boyle Warning! Grandfathers, everywhere. Be careful what you teach your grandchildren when it comes to eye tricks. Since it is too late for me, how about a Caption-for-Photo Contest? Go ahead, what captions come to your creative mind?
Westside Story – Starbucks Garden
Story & Photos – Joseph Boyle Mr. Garner Thomas in Starbucks Garden Several years ago Mr. Garner Thomas and I met at the 100th Street Starbucks in Lakewood. My first impression of Mr. Thomas is that he is kind, polite, friendly and interesting to talk to. To me, finding a good human being is a […]
Westside Story – The Value of Money
Story & Photo – Joseph Boyle This is a short story with two chapters. Chapter 1: Uncle Leo & Money In 1962 I met my wife’s Uncle Leo. Uncle Leo was a generation ahead of us. His parents immigrated from Holland. Dutch farmers know how to work and that work ethic was handed down to […]
Westside Story – FRIENDS Book Sale
Story & Photo – Joseph Boyle Oh boy. It is that time of year again. FRIENDS of Lakewood Library is hosting another, ever popular, book sale at the Lakewood Library located at 6300 Wildaire Road SW, Lakewood, Washington, 98499. This is your opportunity to buy used books, records, magazines and other library materials at a […]
Westside Story – FRIENDS Book Sale
Story & Photo – Joseph Boyle Oh boy. It is that time of year again. FRIENDS of Lakewood Library is hosting another, ever popular, book sale at the Lakewood Library located at 6300 Wildaire Road SW, Lakewood, Washington, 98499. This is your opportunity to buy used books, records, magazines and other library materials at a […]
Westside Story – Signs Of The Times
Story & Photo – Joseph Boyle As I travel around the country, I get to enjoy some free humor by simply watching signs people post in public places. For example, check out my photo of a sign I found in Mystic, Connecticut.
Westside Story – Life Saving Driving Tip
Story & Photos – Joseph Boyle Here is a driving tip. When parking your vehicle on the street, always park within 12″ of the curb or road edge. Additionally and more importantly, if you are facing down hill, turn your wheels toward the curb with your tire resting against the curb. If you are […]