Category Archives: Entertainment

Singing DB Cooper – An author’s lament recorded as Cooper World gets ready for the 48th Anniversary with CooperCon 2019

Posted on November 15, 2019 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith The 48th Anniversary of the DB Cooper’s iconic skyjacking is upon us, and many in Cooper World are preparing to celebrate by attending CooperCon 2019 next week. Cooperites will be gathering on Saturday, November 23 at … Continue reading →

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Fatherhood in a New Age – a tale of alien abduction coming to RISK!

Posted on August 23, 2019 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith I do not know if this story is true, at least in the usual sense of that word. What I do believe is that this story has a truth, a compelling truth that lies behind the … Continue reading →

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“Giving” – A sprawling display of Nancy Hillman’s theatrical legacy – playing at the Triad Theater

Posted on July 20, 2019 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith “Giving,” Nancy Tribush Hillman’s first and only effort at writing a complete musical production, is in production this month at the Triad Theater in Yelm. It is a fitting tribute to Ms. Hillman, who has taught … Continue reading →

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Nancy Hillman – Iconic Leader of Yelm’s Theater Community – Dies

Posted on July 13, 2019 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith Nancy Tribush Hillman, the long-time director of Stage Struck Productions and the Drew Harvey Theater in Yelm, died of a stroke this week. Forever the trooper, she collapsed during a rehearsal in the Triad Theater last … Continue reading →

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New DB Cooper podcast brings unique and refreshing perspectives to the NORJAK saga

Posted on October 25, 2018 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith Updated, October 26, 2018 A new, original podcast series on DB Cooper, titled, “The Cooper Vortex,” has just been released on the Internet. Produced by host Darren Schaefer and aided by his production assistant Russel Colbert, … Continue reading →

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Great TV comes to Netflix: “Occupied,” and “Nobel”

Posted on March 22, 2018 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith For those who like well-written dramatic TV series with excellent production values, I recommend two recent additions at Netflix: “Occupied,” and “Nobel.” Both are made by Norwegian TV outfits, and both are sub-titled. But English is … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 7, 2018 by brucesmith49

   

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DB Cooper News: Flap over letters sent to FBI makes headlines nationwide

Posted on November 21, 2017 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith Headlines this week ranging from Fox News to the Seattle Post-Intelligence have proclaimed the FBI has just released a letter from DB Cooper that they received shortly after his iconic skyjacking in 1971. This news item … Continue reading →

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DB Cooper video available now on YouTube

Posted on August 30, 2017 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith A comprehensive overview of the iconic DB Cooper skyjacking is now available on YouTube: Presented by Bruce A. Smith, it was filmed on November 8, 2016 at the Graham Library in Graham, Washington through the kind … Continue reading →

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Understanding New York Lingo

Posted on February 21, 2017 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith To better understand the lyrics in Alicia Keyes’ songs and other New York-based musicians, and to know where the action is talking place in about half of the cop shows on TV, ie: Law and Order, … Continue reading →

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