A Washington farmer gives new meaning to the phrase “time to slop the hogs.” Instead of hogs, Ray Strom and his wife Joey head out every day to feed kangaroos. And wallabies. And wallaroos. Toss in some alpacas, llamas and emus, and you have yourself a picture of life on the farm – the Outback […]
You know you’re in for a treat when you see the giant figure working a hammer as you approach the entrance to the Seattle Art Museum. “Hammering Man” represents working men and women. The 48-foot statue has been in place for about a quarter century. The SAM offers an impressive collection of artwork. The museum’s […]
More than a century of automobile history awaits visitors to the LeMay-American Car Museum in Tacoma. The museum features more than 300 cars displayed by era or theme. Most of the cars are part of a collection of more than 3,000 vehicles that belonged to Harold LeMay, who died in 2000. About 100 cars are […]
“Twin Peaks” was a cult favorite when the series aired on ABC during the early 1990s. The show started strong, but quickly faded in the ratings race and was canceled after two seasons, 30 episodes. Its cult status led to a motion picture – “Twin Peaks – Fire walk with me” – which failed to […]
Fremont, Washington. Fremont, Nebraska. Two cities with the same name. What do they have in common beyond their name? Absolutely nothing. One sits on the Nebraska plains, a city of about 22,000 with a conservative-looking downtown that could be a scene out of a 1960s movie. The second is the “Center of the Universe.” Fremont, […]
The red wolf is a perfect example why we need to protect wild animals. Less than 30 years ago, only 14 red wolves existed in the world. The wolves were captured and brought to the Tacoma zoo, thanks to a program supported through American zoos and aquariums. The Species Survival Plan helped Point Defiance Zoo […]
As we entered Bremerton, the first thing that popped into my head was the song “Anchors Aweigh,” the Naval Academy’s march. If you’re a fan of American naval history, then the city along Washington’s Puget Sound is for you. My daughter Mallory and I spent an afternoon touring the Navy museum, as well as a […]
My second visit to Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo could have been titled “Otters. Otters. And More Otters.” Our daughters are addicted to otters. They even have matching otter tattoos, with outstretched arms toward the other. My visit with Mallory included spending extra time at the otter exhibit (to be fair, they are adorable animals and […]
It’s opening day for baseball fans. The crack of the bat. The smell of a glove’s leather. Baseball is back. Will the Chicago Cubs repeat as World Series champs? Will Cleveland end its baseball title drought? Doesn’t matter; everyone thinks their team is good enough to win it all…right now. As you grab a hot […]
Welcome to “National Plan for Vacation Day.” Jan. 31 has been designated as the day to help people plan their time off for the year. Project Time Off says that people who plan their vacations early in the year actually take time off from work for some recreation. It’s vital that people plan to take time […]
