FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Thanks and Giving

by Dave Markwell I am not a big fan of parades. To be clear, I don’t really like parades on TV. I like them in person. This is an interesting fact only because I am actually enjoying watching the Macy’s... [Read more]

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Green Blankets

by Dave Markwell Sunday mornings are mine. I get up early, make a cup of coffee and watch my favorite show on television, CBS Sunday Morning. This is a news type program without the bad news. Imagine... [Read more]

VIDEO: Comedian Rob Schneider Reminds You To ‘Set Your Clock Back’

Of all the comedians and comedy writers I’ve ever worked with since the mid-1980s, this short routine by Rob Schneider remains one of my favorites, and is especially relevant this weekend – don’t... [Read more]

WWJD? What Would Jay Do?

Perhaps the best ‘boss’ I ever had was a man named Jay Dickey. He still is named that, but he hasn’t been my boss for over 10 years. I went to work for him in the grocery store he managed back in... [Read more]

‘Pie Joust’ Still Needs Youth Pie Jousters; Chance Of Winning Prizes ‘Pretty Good’

Friday’s ‘Pie Joust’ youth divisions may get cancelled due to lack of registrants, according to Organizers.  “No one has yet signed up for the youth divisions (ages 9-11, 12-15,... [Read more]

REMINDER: Breeders Theater’s ‘Helpdesk’ Continues This Weekend At E.B. Foote

REMINDER: Breeders Theater’s ‘Helpdesk’ continues to help close out Burien’s E.B. Foote Winery with some laughs (and sips) tonight as well as Saturday, July 23rd, starting at 7... [Read more]

VIDEO: Dozens Of ‘Brats’ Trot At 1st-Ever ‘Flash Mob’ At Olde Burien Block Party

by Scott Schaefer If you happened to be walking through the Olde Burien Block Party late Saturday afternoon (July 16), you may have noticed something unusual right in front of 909 Coffee – around 50... [Read more]

Clear and Present Stranger

Writer’s block and wine shortage are two things that I fear. This week, they happened on the same day. Just damn. So my apologies for the two-day delay in the posting of this column.  As soon as it’s... [Read more]

Kickin’ it Old School

  This week has been both a new education and a return to my roots.  School was released last week to the jubilant cheers of students and collective groan of parents. After the observations of... [Read more]

School’s Out…Or Is It?

“Best. Day. Ever.” Came the text message from one of our kids. The certain sign that school is out for Summer Break, and that their reference as to what qualifies as ‘best’ is somewhat narrow.... [Read more]

The Cat’s That

  As mentioned in a previous column, I am in a blended family.  Beyond the standard of his/mine when it comes to kids, we have a his/mine/ours regarding the matter of pets. Upon our marriage last... [Read more]

VIDEO: Intern Bryan Charles’ Latest ’3 Frog Bros.’ Cartoon/Comic Episode

B-Town Blog Intern Bryan Charles, of Big Picture High School BTB Intern Bryan Charles, of Big Picture High School, has been very busy lately, working ‘nose-down,’ grinding out original stories... [Read more]

From Pookie with Love

Being a parent in a blended family requires the ability to not take yourself too seriously. I never knew how much so until this week. In preparation for impending military deployment, my eldest son... [Read more]

Catitude to Gratitude

As my cat yakked up her breakfast this morning, I looked out the window at the seven thousandth day of rain, and muttered a quiet curse. Not that the one had anything to do with the other, but it’s... [Read more]

Time to Get the Party Started!

For all of you who are reading this locally, I hope you have been able to enjoy the beautiful weather we’ve had the last few days. For those who read this column from distant time zones, it’s a Des... [Read more]

Hey Internets – Burien’s Elmers Pub Is NOT ‘Permanently Closed’ Like You Say

BTB Reader Ed Dacy alerted us to an interesting internets find the other day – according to Google Maps, Burien’s Elmer’s Pub is “permanently closed.” The only problem is, it... [Read more]

FILL-IN FRIDAY: Meet Our New Columnist, ‘Missed Congeniality’

[EDITOR'S NOTE: Since Dave Markwell has thrown his hat into the ring to run for Des Moines City Council, "Feel Good Friday," his regular weekly column, has been put on hiatus. In its place, we'd like to... [Read more]

PHOTO: Rare Pic Of Richard Nixon & Sammy Davis Jr. Discovered In Burien

The Highline Hysterical Society (we’re members) released what they’re touting as an “extremely rare find” on Friday, April 1st – a photo that had thought to have been lost forever... [Read more]

John F. Kennedy Catholic High School To Start Sending Out Tuition Rebates

Burien’s John F. Kennedy Catholic High School has announced it will rebate back to students’ parents portions of the tuition the parents have paid to have their kids attend Kennedy. And it’s because... [Read more]