Story by Joseph Boyle. Photos by Phil Raschke Remember my story about our local artist, Pat Graham (above), which was posted last March 27, 2011? Pat is back; this time with a solo art show display at our Lakewood History Museum. Everyone I talk to tells me Pat and her artwork is wonderful. I encourage […]
Westside Story
Westside Story – Dukes of Hazard
Story & Photos by Joseph Boyle Driving Southbound on Gravelly Lake Dr SW past Clover Park High School towards Nyanza Dr SW at the posted 30 mph speed limit, it is darn near impossible to leave the roadway, crash through the white brick fence and end up parking inside a condo owner’s living room. During […]
Westside Story – Open Carry
Photo and Story by Joseph Boyle When we watch western movies, the films depict the guys and gals of the old West walking around with guns strapped to their hips. This is now referred to as Open Carry. As decades passed, we became more civilized. When I was growing up and until just a short […]
Westside Story – Traffic Light Woes
Story & Photos by Joseph Boyle During the past several months I have been witness to a significant number of complaints regarding a new and improved traffic light system at Bridgeport Way SW and Gravelly Lake Dr SW. When approaching the intersection moving Southbound on Bridgeport crossing Gravelly Lake Dr SW there are two through […]
Westside Story – Water Safety
Story and Photo by Joseph Boyle If you take a quick look at my attached photo, I am confident you will agree that water can be very beautiful to behold. Conversely, water can become exceptionally ugly if you or a loved one drowns. Warm weather is just around the corner. Drowning is a leading cause […]
Westside Story – The Eyes of an Artist
Story by Joseph Boyle | Photos by Joseph Boyle & Pat Graham Do you remember my commenting in a previous story on how you could meet interesting people at the Starbucks Community Art Wall? It’s true. I just met artist, Ms. Pat Graham. Pat’s art will be featured on the Starbucks Community Art Wall located […]
Westside Story – Library Book Sale
Story & Photos by Joseph Boyle 50 cents? That’s right! I bought a John Grisham paperback that retails for $7.99 for 50 cents at the FRIENDS of Lakewood Library Book Sale. Do you love to read? Do you love to save money? Do you love to support your library? If you do, let me tell […]
Westside Story – Library Book Sale Events
By Joseph Boyle 50 cents? That’s right! I bought a John Grisham paperback that retails for $7.99 for 50 cents at the FRIENDS of Lakewood Library Book Sale. Do you love to read? Do you love to save money? Do you love to support your library? If you do, let me tell you what is […]
Westside Story – Frozen in Time
Story and Photo by Joseph Boyle Back in 1925 my wife’s Uncle Melvin was born. He would have been a candidate for his first bicycle in about 1931 when he turned six years old. I met Uncle Melvin in 1962; he died in 1964.