What is love? How does it work? Why are there so many different types of love? In nature, there are these little creatures called cupids and for a long time, they created a very black and white world of love. This little tale is about a unique cupid named Twizzle. You see, Twizzle is crosseyed. […]
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Pulitzer-Prize winning author Isabel Wilkerson headlines Tacoma Reads 2021
A press release from Tacoma Public Library. TACOMA, WASH.—Tacoma Public Library, the City of Tacoma’s Mayor Victoria Woodards, and Tacoma Reads 2021 lead sponsor the Tacoma Urban League are pleased to announce a full lineup of community events, programs, art exhibits, and virtual author visits with Isabel Wilkerson, Lisa Moore Ramée, and illustrator Rafael López. […]
All Shook Up – What Dancing Meant to Me and Still Does!
Don, his sister Deedee and I went to see All Shook Up at the Tacoma Musical Theatre. The energy, the singing, the dancing, the costumes, the sets, all of these reminded me of being a teenager: just waiting to be grown up enough to do more exciting things. The burst of feeling when a girl […]
Tacoma City Council Adopts Updates to the Rental Housing Code
A press release from City of Tacoma. The Tacoma City Council adopted Ordinance 28780 on September 21, 2021, which is effective immediately. The ordinance updates Tacoma’s Rental Housing Code (TMC 1.95) to align with the State’s Just-Cause Eviction provisions that went into effect on May 10, 2021. The updates to the City’s code will provide […]
Reps. Leavitt and Bronoske coffee and conversation tour moved to virtual format
A press release from Washington State House Democrats. 28th Legislative District State Reps. Mari Leavitt and Dan Bronoske are hosting a series of informal coffee and conversation events throughout the 28th Legislative District. Due to rising COVID-19 cases, the remainder of these events will be held online in order to help keep our community healthy and safe. Please visit the […]
Mother Fern Brewing opening in former Pacific Brewing space in downtown Tacoma. Here’s when
Beer lovers rejoice. The Pacific Brewing & Malting Co. space that closed to the public two years ago in downtown Tacoma is about to get a new life as Mother Fern Brewing. Mother Fern Brewing opens its doors at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 at 610 Pacific Ave. The taproom and brewery will operate […]
The Northwest Seaport Alliance seeks full decarbonization of international shipping by 2050
A press release from Northwest Seaport Alliance. TACOMA – Full decarbonization of international shipping is urgent and achievable. The Call to Action for Shipping Decarbonization asks for government action to align shipping with the Paris Agreement temperature goal. More than 150 industry leaders and organizations representing the entire maritime value chain, including shipping, cargo, energy, finance, ports, […]
Book: The Personal Retreat
Tacoma-area author and business operator, Wade Stewart, has updated his 2015 book, The Personal Retreat. The Personal Retreat is your guide for a journey of self-discovery. Start with the development of focus skills, add in some planning, grab some supplies, and let the retreat begin! This easy-to-follow guide will give you surprising insights and an […]
Red Hill – Australian Western Movie Review
Storyline: A young police officer must survive his first day’s duty in a small country town. Don’t believe the storyline. Red Hill trailer – imdb.com/video/vi1171917081/ I found Red Hill on Prime. It seemed unassuming and perhaps comical. The film begins with a young couple moving to the small Australian town of Red Hill. The wife […]