The other day, I drove home by way of Gravelly Lake Drive in Lakewood and passed by the tiny strip mall across from where the video shop was about a decade ago. Before the latter went out of business because everybody turned to new media. Now that people re-discover the treasures they have on video, […]
To Ponder
Mrs. Henderson Presents – Naked Entertainment in the Face of Death – Review
Doing the right thing . . . integrity . . . respect of others . . . That’s not what the film “Mrs. Henderson Presents” says it’s about, but the message comes across clearly. This wonderful film brackets the time just before World War II and the London Blitz. As the countries of Europe brace […]
Letter: The Importance of the White Line
“Vince Lombardi, arguably the most inspirational American football coach of all time said, ‘Practice doesn’t make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect.’” The idea is that repeatedly practicing imperfect technique may indelibly imprint the repeating of the same when it really counts on game day. But what if every day is game day? There are those […]
Across the Fence: Love Your Neighbors
The first impression makes or breaks a relationship. This applies especially when you are moving into a new neighborhood. And it is also a mutual thing, of course. From my parents I had learned that you best introduce yourself before you even move in. Especially in an apartment building. We went from door to door […]
Cactus in Tacoma’s Proctor District – A Mexican Restaurant Take-out Review
The first time we ate at Cactus was at the Proctor restaurant we were accompanied by my cousin, Lavinia and my sister Marsha. We enjoyed the chips, the food, and the drinks. When our granddaughter Vanessa announced her wedding at the Seattle Tennis Club, we booked a room at Mildred’s B&B, our favorite Seattle Capitol […]
Letter: Beyond The Lock, The Adventure Begins
“The Secret Garden,” by Frances Hodgson Burnett, 1911, would be judged “one of the best children’s books of the 20th Century.” It began with a tragedy, a locked gate, and a buried key. A quite stark reverse of fortunes from the locked gate that led to the happy ending of “The Secret Garden” is the […]
Unfinished Song – A Movie Review
In 2008 Peg and I saw Young@Heart at Tacoma’s Grand Cinema. The documentary was about a senior citizen choir who did cover songs by Jimi Hendrix, Coldplay, Sonic Youth, and others. While it was interesting it’s not really related to Unfinished Song, but may have helped inspire the storyline. Unfinished Song principles: Director & Writer […]
Grounded – A Play Review of Death and Emotions
Grounded, a play about our current world dynamics probably won’t sell out the house at Tacoma Arts Live and that is a shame. There’s no huge cast, no singing and dancing; it’s for adults, containing no jokes to share with friends later, but instead gives us some ideas to ponder. Local actress Samantha Chung commands […]
Letter: School Board Meeting Valentine’s Day – A Night to Love Informed Debate
Submitted by John Arbeeny. Two prominent and important actions were taken at the Clover Park School Board meeting this past Valentine’s Day. The issue of District discipline (Policy 3241 “Student Discipline”) had been brought up in a previous Board meeting (10 January 2022) by Director David Anderson based upon some shocking numbers received in a […]