If you’re getting bored with staying home, working on crossword puzzles, and streaming action films on your computer and TV, I’ve got something better for you to see. While surfing thru Netflix I found “Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker.” I had never heard of Madam C.J. Walker, but I recognized […]
Taco Bell Drive-Thru – Restaurant Review Tacoma
It was almost dinner time. Thursday afternoon Peg and I went to the bank to deposit a check. During the Coronavirus pandemic checks could be few and far between, so we wanted to make sure this one was in and credited to our account. While Peg made the deposit I swung past the Taco Bell […]
Lunch and Laughter – Lunchtime Fundraiser Review
The Suburban Times Disclaimer – Corona Caused Non-Events: The best reviews of plays, meetings, and fund raisers that never happened! Community Health Care provides comprehensive primary Medical, Dental, Pharmacy and Behavioral Health Services through a clinic system that includes five medical and four dental clinics. Care is also provided through a Women’s Health Clinic, a […]
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder – Musical Review – Tacoma Musical Playhouse
The Suburban Times Disclaimer – Corona Caused Non-Events: The best reviews of plays, meetings, and fund raisers that never happened! “Set in London in 1907, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder centers on Monty Navarro, a penniless clerk who is informed after the death of his mother that he is ninth in line to […]
The Harvester – Stadium District – Restaurant Review
For Sunday morning breakfast with friends, we had the whole contingent: three couples at The Harvester. Donn had called them, Alfred’s Elmer’s, and Manny’s to see who was open and serving. With the coronavirus regulations changing it’s tough to make plans in advance. Only Manny’s didn’t answer. Since they are owned by Alfred’s and are […]
The Best Events in Pierce County That Never Happened – Corona Caused Non-Events
I’ve been humming the song Empty Chairs at Empty Tables from Les Misérables the last few days. Restrictions on entertainment, community gatherings, fundraisers, and restaurants could prove almost as devastating as the coronavirus. Humans are social animals. We need company. We need connections. If our non-profits are to continue achieving their goals, they need donations […]
Joeseppi's Italian Ristorante & Catering Restaurant Review – Tacoma
I picked up Peg from her exercise appointment on North Pearl. It was almost 11:30, so I asked Peg if she wanted to got out to lunch. She said, “Sure. How about Joeseppi’s?” We were less than two hundred yards away, so I thought why not? This was just after our governor’s announcement about the […]
The Habit Burger Grill – Restaurant Review
Fast food requires quick thinking. My friend Donn called at 11:45 to see if I was busy for lunch. I had a few things to do first . . . like get dressed. We settled on 12:30 at Westgate and The Habit Burger Grill. Arriving first, I went to the counter to order. I wasn’t […]
St. Vinnies Update – Open and Continuing to Serve
St. Vinnies is still operating and ready to help people in Pierce County. Mission Outreach Now, more than ever St. Vinnie’s Homelessness Prevention & Basic Needs Program is essential to help our neighbors in need. Those funds help pay for basic needs, such as rent and utilities, gas cards and food. As there is a […]