Category Archives: Back East

WSDA to conduct Gypsy Moth spraying in parts of Graham

Posted on March 19, 2018 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has announced that it will conduct a pesticide spraying program in selected neighborhoods in northern Graham to control a Gypsy Moth (GM) infestation. The spraying will commence in late … Continue reading →

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Wauwepex – a tale of a scout camp and a young man – from “Stories from the Journey”

Posted on March 6, 2018 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith Wauwepex was the Boy Scout camp that saved my life growing up. Or at least my soul. It was a place I loved – and still do – but it was also a place where I … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 7, 2018 by brucesmith49

   

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North to Chibougamou – a true tale of young adventure

Posted on December 19, 2017 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith Editor’s Note: For only the second time in the past 48 years, I’ve crossed paths with someone who has been to Chibougamou, Quebec. His name is “Georger,” and we are associates in DB Cooper investigation. He … Continue reading →

Posted in Back East, Campfire Tales, Stories from the Jounrey | 4 Comments

An Open-Letter to Houston

Posted on August 31, 2017 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith I’ve had some burning questions about Hurricane Harvey, particularly the flooding in Houston that no one in the media is addressing. Yes, the storm and the rescue of thousands is important and is being told well. … Continue reading →

Posted in Back East, Culture, Environment, Health, Nature, Self Reliance, Weather | 9 Comments

Untidy Beaches – An update on the medical waste wash-ups along New York and New Jersey beaches

Posted on May 31, 2017 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith An Insider’s Story of the Medical Waste Wash-Ups in New York during the Summer of 1988 and Current Update In the summer of 1988, the beaches of New York and New Jersey were hit with wash-ups … Continue reading →

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Remembering Mike

Posted on May 27, 2017 by brucesmith49

Under construction and revision. Saturday, May 27, 2017 BAS

Posted in Back East, Culture, Family, Moth Stories, Stories from my Life, Stories from the Jounrey, True Stories for Fake Times | 4 Comments

TJ, Bill, and 50th Reunions – more tales from the “Stories from my Life”

Posted on April 21, 2017 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith I received an invitation to my high school’s 50th Reunion this month—the same time our most famous alumnus got fired in disgrace from his job at Fox News. Yup, Bill O’Reilly and I are former classmates, … Continue reading →

Posted in Back East, Stories from my Life | 10 Comments

Of Mice and Men’s Groups – another installment from “Campfire Tales – True Stories not Everyone Believes

Posted on March 9, 2017 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith  A few years ago, my friend Jeff telephoned in a rush to say, “You have to come over right now and watch the Bill Moyers show on TV.” I did. It was a telecast titled: “A … Continue reading →

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There is Justice in this World – more Campfire Tales

Posted on March 8, 2017 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith Back in the 1980s, I needed to sell one of my company’s pick-up trucks. It was a beat-up ol’ Ford with 154,000 miles on it, and I had put an ad in the paper asking $1,000. … Continue reading →

Posted in Back East, Campfire Tales, Family, Folk tales and stories | 3 Comments