On May 3, the full moon rose over Mt. Rainier from Graham. Here are a few photos strung into a short video. Marianne’s You Tube video of the Moon rising over Mt. Rainier.
Category: About town
The 12’s LOVE their Seahawks in Parkland
PARKLAND, WA — Driving home from Tacoma this evening at about 117th and Pacific Avenue, the 12’s were out in force. Along side the road and a few in it, a large assembly of local folks were dancing in the streets. Let’s face it 50% of the teams in the Superbowl lose the game. But…
Roy prepares to trim its Christmas tree indoors this year
ROY, WA — The 555th Engineer Brigade recently conducted its 15th annual tree cutting for the City of Roy. A tradition that began in 1999 to build the partnership between the community and soldiers. Mayor Karen Yates came out to swing the ceremonial axe along with COL Holman and CSM Hood before felling the tree….
Fall back – it’s one a.m. twice today
Don’t forget, unless you are in Arizona, you have to set your clock backward one hour tonight. If you don’t, you will be the early bird tomorrow.
About town: Dealing with vegetation, after the storm
Saturday night’s windstorm brought frustrations to many local residents. From having to reset your clocks multiple times as the lights went on and off, to dealing with the branches, trees and other yard items blown down, there were consequences. Passing through Frederickson near the Cross Park site, I saw neighbors dealing with a full-grown Cottonwood…
Happy 2nd Anniversary Pierce Prairie Post!
SPANAWAY, WA — Today, August 14, marks the 2nd anniversary of the Pierce Prairie Post. On this day in 2012, with the help of Ben Sclair of the Suburban Times, The Post became a reality. In the past two years, we have posted over 2060 stories about the communities, people and history of South Pierce…
Mural!
Viola! Great job to all the volunteers! Or is that Voila!?
There’s a lot of snow out there, drive safely or not at all
By Marianne Lincoln SPANAWAY, WA — Snow has been falling all around Pierce County this evening, February 8. Accumulations are expected to continue into Sunday. Here are a few photos I snapped this evening of the snowload on Pacific Avenue, it hasn’t been plowed yet at 11 p.m. if you are out on the road,…
Congrats Seattle,Puget Sound, Seahawks!
Superbowl Champs! How does that feel to say? Goooood! So, do we get a ticker tape parade? Party greeting the plane at Seatac? Wow! Have we ever done this before? …no. Well, Sonics, a long time ago. How are you going to celebrate? Feel free to comment. Parade in Seattle: Feb. 5, 11am – 1:30pm…
Lost in Parkland – fluffy white dogs
HELP!!! The Fedex guy let my parents dogs out in Parkland, WA yesterday(1.16.14) and they are still missing!!! Dublin – is about 70lbs and a big fluffy ball of love! Lyla- is smaller about 40lbs. They are both loved family members and need them back. Please share this!!! Call my mom (253)592-5527 or me (253)376-3413 with…
Prairie winter morning
By Marianne Lincoln ‘Tis the dawning of the day, The bitter cold will melt away Upon the rising of the sun, A glorious day is newly sprung. The dainty frost around the grass Glistens but will scarcely last. The lowly calling of the hawk O’er the prairie breakfast stalks. The distant mountain silhouettes the sky…
On the way from here to there: Yoo Hoo
By Marianne Lincoln SPANAWAY, WA — Today as I was turning onto Pacific Avenue to stop into the Post Office, I noticed the license plate ont he Lincoln in front of me. It said “Yoo Hoo.” I snapped a photo. Apparently, Roberta got the plate years ago from friends that golf with her. She says…
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