Today, May 1, is elsewhere celebrated as International Workers Day, and I think it appropriate to acknowledge all those who preceded us who fought – and many died – for human dignity for working people and better lives for all. May Day brought a beautiful sunrise at the SR 512 Park and Ride and a…
Category: About town
Behind the song and donation cup, a man searching for the spiritual connection
By Marianne Lincoln I was sitting in my car waiting for a friend to finish shopping at the Spanaway Wal-Mart today, I heard singing. As I looked around, all I could see was a man at a table in front of the store and another offering a Tacoma newspapers to passers-by. I emerged from my…
Along the way from here to there, wacky eye catchers and good food
By Marianne Lincoln An interesting thing about Spanaway is the creativity of its business sector. Since not all Spanaway businesses are on “The Ave,” to get attention, they have learned to turn to other means. Signs are one. Many people despise the great number of little plastic signs all over the roadways. They prompted the…
Along the way from here to there…March 10
By Marianne Lincoln Saturday’s weather was simply amazing wasn’t it? People were out and about everywhere catching up on their vitamin D. In western Washington, we simply cannot waste a sunny day, especially during the winter. So late in the evening, I sat down for a quiet chat with my cousin Dave at the Denny’s…
Along the way from here to there… speed dimwit
By Marianne Lincoln Today’s focus is speed limit signs. When you have travelled a road for several years, do you even look at them anymore? Perhaps just a cursory glance as you sail past, right? Today as I sailed down 36th Avenue East from Military Road to 176th Street, I noticed the sign said 30…
Along the way from here to there….
Today, as I was out and about the neighborhood I realized there are a lot of people we see every day that aren’t necessarily creating a story, but interesting enough to mention as part of our daily lives. So this is a new column that I will submit occasionally through the week as I move…
Pierce Prairie Post 