Her trademark design fur trimmed coats are sold out at Nordstrom, but designer Sachi, tiny as her name still faithfully practices Tai Chi with the Empty Step Tai Chi Association. This diminutive woman who came to the United States as a bride at the end of World War II, built a career in design for […]
UP for Arts Fall Arts & Concert Series 2018
Classical, Renaissance, Jazz and popular music are among the incredible variety of musical offerings in the Fall 2018 Arts & Concerts Series sponsored by UP for Arts. This year’s Fall offerings include an array of outstanding musical performers paired with multi-talented visual artists including photographers, painters and wood/stone artists. All events occur on the following […]
A Shaggy Labrador Story
I was sitting at a table in Bruno’s drinking one of their top one hundred beers. I had just finished a great bowl of soup and a crusty roll. I was missing my wife and my dog . . . or perhaps I was missing my dog and my wife. The priority was a little […]
FAB Fest Features Charming Childhood
Do you remember your favorite children’s book? I do. The beautiful illustrations told the story as much as its author’s voice. And it made me a lifetime reader. You can do the same for your children, grandchildren, in fact any children you love, if you give them one such treasure that catches their attention and […]
Extra Work Should Be a Welcome Opportunity
A co-worker is off sick for the day. Your boss gives you her work to do. How would you react? Get all of the extra work done? Get most of the extra work done? Get some of the extra work done? By getting all of the extra work done, you risk alienating your co-worker. You […]
Lee Oskar stars at FAB Fest
Billboard Magazine once crowned him “Instrumentalist of the Year”, internationally he is known as one of the world’s best harmonica players, a founding member of the band “WAR”, an incredibly versatile fusion jazz composer, and the producer of a top-notch line of harmonicas: Lee Oskar. Fewer people might know him also as the gifted painter […]
Japanese Knotweed and Sewer Pipes
According to the Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board, Pierce County has one of the most heavy concentrations of Japanese Knotweed in the state. We share this designation with six other Washington counties. “Mowing or cutting plant shoots is ineffective alone; however, mowing followed by herbicide treatments will provide some control. Methods must be repeated […]
Tai Chi At The Fair plus Free Samples and Live Music
Has your doctor suggested that Tai Chi would improve your balance, flexibility, and disposition? Maybe you’ve read that 250 million Americans now practice Tai Chi and find it helpful for controlling stress, anxiety, fatigue, or anger and even migraine headaches. No matter the reason, if you’ve been wondering how to get started with Tai Chi, […]
Cabbages and Kings, Emperors, and Ming
The following article, “Nutritional Cabbage Superfood,” was written by me and my wife, Peg for the website Live2AgeWell (c. 2013 – Live2AgeWell.com) – It’s almost time for Oktoberfest, and cabbage grows well in the Puyallup Valley, so this article is a must read . . . an almost German must-tard read. With its short growing […]