Peg and I had no idea what we were in for at Tacoma Musical Playhouse and their latest production “Prom.” We weren’t completely blind. I had checked some details about its Broadway run. I’ve seen enough to know it would be both funny and meaningful. As soon as I opened up the program, I knew […]
Water Ways to Help our Community
I had a nice time speaking at the Lakewood Lions last week on “Water Ways”. They are a friendly group and always seem to be working for a better world, which I appreciate. As an example of what can be done here in Pierce County, I spoke about the collaboration between Fife, the Port of […]
Knapp’s Restaurant on North Proctor
Peggy and I hadn’t eaten at Knapp’s Restaurant on North Proctor (Tacoma’s Northend) in ages, so when our friends Jan and Mike called suggesting going out for breakfast, we jumped at the suggestion. It was a Sunday morning, so we were a little worried about getting seats, but spaces were wide open. Part of the […]
“Wrongful Conviction”
On Thursday, the 2nd of May, The Rotary Club of Tacoma featured Retired Superior Court Judge Mike Heavey from Seattle as it’s program. On May 2nd Judge Mike Heavey called wrongful convictions a “national disgrace.” I think the audience of sixty agreed completely with Judge Heavey. I liked the video comment of Judge Heavey and […]
A Play About the artist Mark Rothko
When I heard that actor Scott Brown was performing in “Red”, I was thrilled. I had seen the video recording of the play from Broadway several years ago and we had worked with Scott on a number of local video productions in Tacoma. We are always excited to see Scott in a theatre and are […]
Saving the Best for Last
Four ladies gathered for tea after their monthly meeting. You would have thought chatting before the meeting would be enough sharing, but not so. There is always something more to share. After a while the four became three and then three became two. Private conversations were much more serious and personal. Lavinia looked over her […]
Almost, Maine Review – Tacoma Little Theatre
I like the New York comment by Catherine Rampell from ten years ago: “Almost, Maine,” . . . is basically a higher-concept and more clever version of Hollywood hits like “Love Actually“ and “Valentine’s Day.” But this rom-com leans on shrewd writing rather than star power in its nine interlocking love stories, all happening in […]
Nice and Improved Northwest Water View
Jada slowed her run and then stopped and got out a sippy cup. After a long and cooling drink she closed her cup and started running further down the sidewalk. Being a man I watched her jogging and bouncing down the hill. I had seen her run before, and it was always worth another look. […]
Acting Proper and Proper Acting
Nora could have been a great looking woman. She loved acting, but she sometimes took everything too literally and had issues with almost every director she had ever met. Nora spoke up for herself and often was never asked a second or third time to try out for a part in a local production. She […]