I don’t know about you, but I love our country. My Uncle Randall was wounded in Italy and my dad served on board oilers during World War Two providing the oil for ships fighting our opposition and delivering the soldiers to fight the enemy in the South Pacific. My mother’s younger brother fought in Korea […]
Downtown Puyallup – Meridian Cafe
Peg and I had eaten here before. This time we had to wait while a long, long, long train went by before crossing the track to cafe heaven. Both of us could feel the shaking of the train track wheels for minutes well before and after the cars went quickly by. The atmosphere was welcoming, […]
So, You Think You’re Tough
Standing up for yourself is a combination of knowing when to fight and when to back off. I love to tell stories of when my parents owned a motel in Ponders Corner and I stood up to stare others down. I don’t like telling the story of standing up for myself, but it comes with […]
Sister Act The Musical
When the Tacoma Musical Theatre opened it’s fall release with “Sister Act” we had no idea what we were going to see. After a great opening Deloris Van Cartier (Cammie Smith) has just opened up her Christmas present from her boyfriend and is not happy. Friend Tina on the left (Annika Peterson) and Michelle (Allison […]
It’s Greek to Me
When Peg and I stop in for a great meal at It’s Greek to Me, we make sure to order enough for the two of us and any other friends we might have join us. The authentic Greek cuisine has been a great place to share family and friends birthday parties from young ages to […]
Sister Act Teaser
Tacoma Musical Theatre opened the fall release of Sister Act Friday. Based on the hit 1992 film, Sister Act is a feel-amazing musical comedy smash that has audiences jumping to their feet! This uplifting musical was nominated for 5 Tony Awards including Best Musical. It is hilarious . . . The almost full theatre was […]
My Father the Sailor
My dad was born in Missouri and grew up during the depression. In the 1930s everyone had it tough. His mother divorced his father and Dad put himself through high school working any job he could get, while renting a room from another relative. My aunt Virginia shared with her twin, my mother, that “I […]
Dennis Flannigan – Thank You For All You’ve Done
I’ve known Dennis Flannigan for decades. He had a great laugh. I admired him since finding out he rode the buses in 1961. The Freedom Riders of 1961 was a nonviolent protest campaign that challenged the segregation of interstate travel facilities by riding interstate buses through the Deep South. When we met over breakfast or […]
Godspell Day by Day
Peg and I have seen Stephen Schwartz speak about his plays/musicals in person. His productions capture the moments that remain in our hearts and memories forever. I’ve seen Pippin and Wicked on stage and was looking forward to seeing Godspell. Peg and I sat in one of the prime seats right on the edge of […]