Some people collect art because they appreciate the image, or they see it as a good investment. Art is sometimes a good investment, but most people really should only invest in art if they truly appreciate the work. A great painting from an unknown artist that catches your eye may end up only as decor. […]
President / CEO – Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce to Speak at Transportation Club of Tacoma October 9th
The upcoming Transportation Club of Tacoma luncheon on October 9th, will feature guest speaker Tom Pierson – President / CEO – Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber’s Mission is – Leading the way to exceptional business & community growth so that Tacoma-Pierce County is a vibrant community where economic growth is encouraged and sustained. […]
Everything in Place Except Marketing? Maybe It’s Not Too Late
Is it almost time to open the doors for your Real Estate open house or seasonal sale? Are you having a furniture clearance sale? A non-profit joint yard sale? Do you have back-up plans to make sure people attend your special event? Will you look like a fool if no one attends? Perhaps, you should […]
Recording, Sharing, and Saving Memories
Helen Mader recalled her time as a missionary in China with Madam Chiang Kai Shek. Pastor Ernie Brazil talked about calming young people during the racial unrest in Tacoma during the summer of 1967. Musician Art Mineo shared stories of entertainers he worked with during the 1940s. R. Franklin Thompson talked about funding the sidewalks […]
Bookies – My Reading and Discussion Book Group
I don’t remember how many years I’ve been a part of my book group. I do know that it has changed over the years. Sometime after I joined, my friend David who is kind of the chair of our group remarked, “We were worried. You were our first Republican. We didn’t know how you would […]
100th Anniversary, Jazz and the University of Puget Sound
Periodically, I get notifications from the University of Puget Sound about lectures, plays, and concerts. My wife Peggy and I met at UPS and love attending the art gallery, plays, and musicals when we can. Just a week or so before the last note, I forwarded information on a Chinese composer who was going to […]
Health Care for All – It Has to Be
Once again it appears the Republican Party is missing the boat, the reality, and the first step of preparation for the future. Bernie Sanders’ “Medicare for all” plan was the discussion of breakfast last Sunday morning by my friends, my wife, and myself. After we placed our orders with the waitress, I broached the subject […]
Scoring Big and Book Group
Submitted by Don Doman I hated the book. I was tired and didn’t want to attend my book group. I had only read part of the book, but reading the entire book is never a requirement for being in our group. I went for two reasons. I like the people and hearing their remarks. But […]
Working for and with Others
Submitted by Don Doman Although he didn’t graduate from Oregon State, there is an eager beaver in town. Ryan Votta wants to take on the world. He’s as serious as he is eager. He grew up in the Bay area and graduated from DeVry University (Fremont) with a Bachelor of Science degree before trading California […]