The ancient 1973 Hyster Forklift used by Habitat for Humanity here in Pierce County has run out of lives. It went past its prime about twenty years ago. Repairs are needed that are far beyond the value of the vehicle. Here is an update report from Ed Dopp at Habitat: “We are limited on what […]
Where Everybody Doesn’t Know Your Name
“Making your way in the world today takes everything you’ve got. Taking a break from all your worries, sure would help a lot. Wouldn’t you like to get away? Sometimes you want to go. Where everybody knows your name, and they’re always glad you came.” I always loved the opening theme song of the TV […]
Orfeo, Bright Water, and Brighter Futures
When my wife, Peggy and I were packing for an overnight stay in Seattle I thought to myself, “Why am I doing this?” We were off on a twenty-four hour adventure that would costs us hundreds of dollars, earn us no money, and probably provide a boring evening where we couldn’t hear our friends next […]
Little Europe Café – Restaurant Review
My friend Dick Dorsett and I stopped by the Café and the deli next door originally. The Café was closed, but looked interesting so my wife and I stopped by a few days later for lunch. A number of people asked questions about the Café and deli in person, via Facebook and the article – […]
Bargains and Swap Meet Treasures are Waiting – Goodwill Outlet Store
Looking to start your own business? Are you retired and not making enough money to live on? Do you just need a few bucks more each month? Or are you just looking to put clothes on your back and shoes on your feet. Don’t worry there is money out there to be made and many […]
Spanky Burgers for Chicken – Restaurant Review
One of my new favorite places to eat is Spanky Burgers on Sixth and Cedar in Tacoma. Together, my wife and I like the Blue Cheese Bacon Burger, the Pulled Pork, the Vegan Burger, and the Salmon Burger. We’ve been there a time or two. I’ve even stopped in just for a chocolate marshmallow malt […]
Jesus Christ Superstar – TLT Review
The Basics: Jesus Christ Superstar is a 1970 rock musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice. The musical started as a rock opera concept album before its Broadway debut in 1971. The musical is sung-through, with no spoken dialogue. The story is loosely based on the Gospels’ accounts of the […]
Dear Liar: A Stage Reading – Review
A stage reading is a theatrical production without sets or elaborate costumes. The actors, reading from scripts, sit or stand with only minor movement. Sometimes a stage reading is done to try out a new play, so the playwright or director can get a feel for the audience reaction. Often a stage reading is used […]
Center Street Deli Market – Restaurant Review
Billing itself as a Multinational Delicatessen, the Center Street Deli Market grocery store and restaurant is a great place to shop. My wife and I stopped in for lunch. Language is a bit of a problem. I took Russian in high school because it was the language of the future. I quit after one semester, […]