About ten years ago Peg and I booked a room in downtown Seattle. We had heard about the resident restaurant with New Orleans French-style cooking. On a Friday evening the place was already packed. We took seats at the counter where a busy cook was preparing pizza with fresh dough and veggies, meats and cheese. […]
Indo Asian Street Eatery for Excellent Food and Friendly Service
My friend Jim and I used to travel to the furthest away Husky Football game each year. We would go out to dinner, not knowing the specialties of the area or even which restaurant. We were both good eaters, but sometimes just looking at the menu slowed us down and it was easier to just […]
Tacoma Area Coalition for Individuals with Disabilities – TACID
Tacoma Area Coalition of Individuals with Disabilities (TACID) is a community center that serves adults (18+) who are experiencing physical, sensory, cognitive, developmental, and behavioral health disabilities and challenges. They can come on a drop-in basis or regularly. Founded in 1980, TACID has evolved to meet the changing needs of the community. No fees are […]
Music Man at Tacoma Musical Playhouse – Review
By Don and Peggy Doman and Lavinia Hart. We got our tickets and waited in the lobby for seating. An old friend came over and asked “Is this the actress?” We had kept after my cousin Lavinia Hart to join us for The Music Man. We introduced the two of them. As an actress, director, […]
Falsettos Opens with a Bang – Olympia’s Harlequin Theatre
We had excellent seats in the middle of the second row facing the stage. The very versatile three-member band opened the show including Aaron Lamb on piano and synth, Andy Garness on drums and percussion, and Nick Hall on woodwinds. The production begins with a bang with the four male leads (Nicolas Main – Whizzer, […]
Eatonville Football Team and Coaches Earns $5,000 Donation
In the picturesque town of Eatonville, an unusual narrative unfolds, showcasing the resolute commitment of a community and the transformative influence of youth development. On a beautiful Thursday morning, Peg and I embarked on a journey to witness the impact of teamwork and community engagement. We were on our way to the home of Jim […]
Rowing, Repairing, Sailing, and Catching the Wind
I’m sure we always think our fathers are a little weird when we’re growing up and then we sometimes think our children are a little weird when we’re raising them. That thought crossed my mind as I sat in my car waiting for my wife Peggy to get some allergy shots from her doctor. I […]
Restaurant Reviews From All Around Pierce County – Plus
My mother grew up in Nevada, Missouri. She loved pickled pigs feet, Veg-all, okra out of a can, and bacon. I agreed with her on bacon. My dad, also grew up in Nevada, Missouri. He got through high school by supporting himself with delivering newspapers, and odd jobs like sweeping out the nearby barbershop. He […]
Tartuffe and the Bento Box
To mask or not to mask. That was the question when we reserved a group of tickets for Center Stage’s final production of the season on June 11. While most of the public now feels safe going about their lives sans mask, many entertainment venues still request the wearing of masks for the protection of […]