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 […]
Oh, Happy Dog
Peg and I were shopping at Walgreens on North Pearl. We walked past a young man and his short-hair collie mix. The dog was on a leash. He saw us and was just looking friendly. I swear he smiled. A few minutes later we were alone paying for drugstore items and admiring the dog. The […]
We Must Be Kind to Our Local Waterways
The future of Earth depends entirely on water. Restoring the environment surrounding water which is deeply connected not only to our daily lives, but also to the consciousness of humankind. A pure source of water is absolutely essential to maintain harmony throughout our entire planet. Water is the source of all life and the important […]
One Man, Two Guvnors at Tacoma Little Theatre
Sex, food, and money have long been reasons for joining a band playing either country or some retro rock and roll. This is a different kind of a production that begins with a band with a washboard with thimbles, two electric guitars, a base fiddle and an electric keyboard piano. We don’t know why, and […]
Pride and Prejudice, Harlequin’s Shortened but Hilarious Production
Harlequin’s Pride and Prejudice is a slimmed down version of Jane Austen’s novel. Except for Lizzie and Darcy, every other actor plays two or more parts. This production is a very funny version of the novel. The action is quick and hilarious. The pace is also funnier than the usual extended renditions. The Bennet family […]
The Urinal
Jerry went into the men’s room, he was having a great time with friends and a favorite restaurant. The food was excellent and the service was suburb. He approached the urinal and unzipped his pants. He had been enjoying a nice dinner and only drinking his favorite root beer, Bundaberg from Queensland, Australia. He hummed […]
In Loving Memory of Robert (Bob) Hammar
I joined the Rotary Club of Tacoma #8 in 1990. In 1996, I was elected President. When you are president, it’s up to you to decide what needs to be done and it’s your responsibility to encourage others to do the best they can for the organization. I was surprised when the paid Executive Director […]
Transportation and our Port of Tacoma
I’ve been a member of the Transportation Club of Tacoma since 2013. Almost every single month excluding July and August we have an excellent program about shipping, transportation, and quite often sharing information about local efforts helping our neighbors. Each year, an excellent magazine/membership directory is published. Some of our members work for the Port […]