I lived in a motel for eight years and my wife and I used to own dozens of rental homes, so I know something about motels, and collecting rent. My parents bought a small motel in Ponders Corner when I was in the seventh grade at Hudtloff Junior High. I stayed there through my second […]
The Half Of It – 2020 Film Review
I recently watched the film “The Half Of It” late one night with captions on and the audio down. I wanted to wake up my wife Peggy, but simply enjoyed the movie knowing that over breakfast I could tell her about it. The initial release date was May 1st. The movie is about train service […]
ADU Housing Solutions for Tacoma, Lakewood, and Puyallup – Pierce County
When I first heard about ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) I pictured minimalist construction and accommodation. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) have been known by many names: carriage houses, granny flats, in-law units, backyard cottages, secondary units and more. No matter what you call them, ADUs are an innovative, affordable, effective option for adding much-needed housing in […]
Scamming, Blood Sucking, Enemies of the People
Robbo Calls are running wild again. Our national government is supposed to be stopping these unwanted calls, but it’s not happening. The calls now have moved from annoying to blood sucking scams warning you that your utilities are about to be turned off because you have not paid your bill. At a time when people […]
Downhill Racer and Memories
When I was a youngster, my buddies and I were playing in the woods next to a half hidden house at the end of the block. The yard of the house sloped down and at the bottom of the hill there was a path that intersected the slope. Beyond the path were wild blackberry bushes. […]
Meet Robbi Firestone and her art classes
Robbi Firestone is an artist. Her passion is to inspire women and encourage them to live more authentic, self-expressive lives every day. Her philanthropic efforts include featured speaker or emcee for Institute of Noetic Sciences, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Friends of the Children, and Women Helping Women, among others. Additionally, Firestone served on the […]
Acting Happy and Well Pleased – Play Reviews & More
Our fate changes almost daily. New roads, new pathways open up to us, but sometimes selecting a path that could well be inconsequential makes the largest difference in your life. Your marriage partner, the friends you make, the city or even the neighborhood where you live, the organizations you join, the movements you support, or […]
Sharing, Blade Runner, and More
Last night I started watching the latest and greatest re-cut of Blade Runner, a science fiction masterpiece from 1982. Peg and I first saw the film with friends Kathy and Jim Whitacre at the Parkland Theater. The only other time I recall seeing a film there was on a date during my senior year at […]
Social Distancing Smooth Sailing – Lakewood Playhouse is Cruising Along with Stranded
How would you like an hour and 15 minutes of free local entertainment? Lakewood Playhouse has it for you to enjoy. Theaters always need funding. Local ticket prices are extremely modest for live entertainment. Although theaters have many volunteers, they also have paid staff who do the behind the scene tasks that keep the theater […]