I was sitting in the emergency room at Tacoma General reading an article by Joanna Nesbit about raising children to be problem solvers*. Her high school son had gone to study with a friend. She didn’t realize until later that the friend lived more than twenty-five miles away. She was amazed that he carried a […]
A Little Night Music – Tacoma Little Theatre Review
The first thing that caught Peg’s eye were the floating tree images that formed the backdrop and passage ways on the stage. The were made of 1/8th inch thick wood with cut outs to represent the birch forest. There was a continuance of the birch theme with a whole birch cutout on each side of […]
Letter: ‘Democracy dies in darkness’ – not any more
There is, under development, a Smart Litterbox that senses use (“and can send you an alert, if you like to know such things”), and self-scoops out the poop. There is a mirror, mirror now available on the wall which, installed in your bathroom, ensures who is the smartest of all. It can show you who […]
Letter: Clams, Cryptids, and the Ca-ching! Cuisine Pine Mushroom – legislative highlights
Add clams to the Washington State symbols “chosen following dedicated research.” A cryptid – “an animal whose existence or survival is disputed or unsubstantiated” in Washington’s case Bigfoot, aka Sasquatch – was the nomination Valentine’s Day, (don’t you love it?) February 14, 2017. Not to be outdone, the delectable, flavorful, some might even say beautiful […]
Fresh Paint for St. Vincent de Paul
The thrift store and receiving center for St. Vincent de Paul in Tacoma has a new coat . . . of paint. Inside people can find warm clothing for themselves and their families to finish out our cold winter. Don’t worry, the mural facing South 56th Street is still artistically sound and one of the […]
Across the Fence: Soaring sky-high
The other day, I tagged along with my husband to the 36th Annual Northwest Aviation Conference & Trade Show at the Washington State Fair Center in Puyallup. He was going to hold down a booth. I had a book with me in case it became too boring. I was expecting a presentation of aviation products […]
Odd Fellows, but Not Well Met
My friend Denny called about 11:30 to invite Peg and me out to lunch. He suggested a fairly new restaurant near by, but I wasn’t ready to try it for a second time, yet. It had been too noisy, when another friend and I had eaten there. I suggested the new Odd Fellows in Westgate. […]
Steilacoom Tribal Culture Center and Museum hosting March 9 event
Museum tours and stories of real beginnings by Tribal Elder Danny Marshall – as well as a book signing by Dorothy Wilhelm – will take place March 9 (11 am-2 pm) at the Steilacoom Tribal Cultural Center and Museum (1515 Lafayette St in Steilacoom). Cost is $5 per person. All proceeds go to the museum.
Letter: Kamala Harris, the Pandora’s Box of presidential hopefuls
This time it’s legalization of prostitution. Harris is for it. In recent days it was legalization of pot. “The world needs more joy,” said Harris, and cannabis is the cure this presidential candidate proffered for whatever sadness ails mankind. What’s sad is Harris’ rationale. ‘As long as nobody is hurt’ Harris said in an interview […]