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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
The Foreigner – Tacoma Little Theatre Play Review
When I saw the Tacoma Little Theatre list of productions for this their 100th Anniversary, I wondered “why.” My wife, Peg and I had seen The Foreigner at least two or three times. We remembered it as amusing. This production is not amusing, it is outright FUNNY! The Plot: “In a rural fishing lodge in […]
Sock It To Me!
I felt like a little old man wearing a shark-skin suit and white socks. My daughter-in-law’s brother, Zeke, was taking me to task at a backyard family party for wearing white crew socks with my shorts and my black New Balance trainers. I have been wearing the same type and brand of socks for years […]
Soroptimist Golf at Oakbrook a Success Again
The turnout for the Soroptimist Golf Tournament this year at Oakbrook was excellent. I like to think that this was because I was unable to play, which could have meant that others had a better chance to win prizes and awards. “Founded in 1921, Soroptimist International is a global volunteer movement with a network of […]
Fergie's On the Ave – Restaurant Review
I had been to Fergie’s On the Ave (Tacoma’s McKinley Avenue) before and was impressed with the service as well as the food. They specialize in “Breakfast All Day.” I am a person who likes breakfast so this works well for me. My wife Peg and I took three granddaughters for breakfast there a couple […]
Flex Your Mussels and Dunk into the Broth
My wife and I celebrated Labor Day with a trip to Anthony’s at Point Defiance. We ordered mussels as an appetizer. If you have never tried mussels, you should. Besides being tasty, they are good for you since they contain omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin B-12. Fisherman and author Paul Greenberg once told NPR, “Because […]
Can Parsnip a Day Keep the Heart Doctor Away?
Every time I go to lunch or dinner at Pacific Grill in downtown Tacoma, I ask about their soup. I keep hoping they will have parsnip soup. They offered it before, and I pray they will bring it back. Parsnips are harvested all year round, but most easily available from September thru January. The parsnip […]