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We started off with Saturday and a heaping shovel full of weeds. It's become a yearly tradition since we removed the grass from a couple strips on the south side of our house. More »
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With all the local blog posts flying around this morning about the Eagle's building collapse, I thought I'd share with you a "before" shot. This comes courtesy of KFnet friend David L. More »
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Plenty to see at the collapsed Eagle's Lodge today. I swung by after work and took a gander at the damage. More »
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The News Tribune has a story up about a bit of nerdly fun you can have around town. Waymarking is a hobby in which locals with GPS and digital cameras tag locations around town and post info about them online. More »
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Sarah's hyacinths are doing wonderful in our garden this year. While out photo hunting for our resident squirrel family, I snapped the following pic of these beautiful purple flowers. More »
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Welcome to a bit of post-9/11 paranoia. The following is something I would prefer not to see on the mailbox just outside our office. More »
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Just got a quick cell pic from KFnet friend Erik. Looks like demo is right around the corner from the Eagle's Lodge. More »
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The recent partial collapse at 12th and Fawcett got me wondering a bit. What other buildings are prime for an Eagle's Lodge-like demise? More »
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Last night's Coffee & Rhetoric had a pretty good group attending to hear Peter Whitley of TacomaSkateParks.org discuss how he's working to setup safe places for kids to ride. Progress is slow but somewhat sure. More »
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Wow. I don't need to tell you how stunning it was out there in the Puget Sound area yesterday -- but I will anyway. More »
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On our recent gorgeous Friday I swung by the former Eagle's Lodge to have a look at the demolition process. They've taken a pretty sizable chunk out of it. More »
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I got an email from a couple fellow Tacoma Photo Gang members yesterday that they were headed downtown to shoot at night. Sounded like fun so I joined in. More »
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In between squirrel catches yesterday (more on that soon) Sarah and I needed to get out. We also found a break in between rain showers and enjoyed lunch outside at Tatanka Take-Out. More »
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Tomorrow night there's a couple issues on the ol' City Council agenda of interest. First is those Narrows Bridge Lights. More »
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The News Tribune put out a bundle of three Narrows Bridges-related articles this morning. This in addition to tonight's city council meeting that takes up the issue of decorative lights on the bridges. More »
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Just got an email in about a local summit focusing on how global issues effect local life. From the press release: Tacoma is hosting the first annual World Affairs Summit; compelling conversations with local and regional presenters on three themes: peace and social justice, the environment and education. More »
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A squirrel in our attic has just sent me info regarding your favorite topic and mine: the downtown WSHM donor wall. The short of it is the stop work order has been lifted so no wall, but the fence is now clear to go back up. More »
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As Erik pointed out earlier that huge expansion join is now on the road from Spokane to Tacoma. You can track it's progress here. More »
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Got a note and cell pic from KFnet friend Erik B. Looks like that fabulous watering hole Paddy Coyne's will soon begin serving breakfast on weekends. More »
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After a great Brian Regan stand-up routine last night Gavin, Matt and I played games. Lots of games. More »
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This year's Junior Daffodil Parade made for some fun photos and a great morning. Brisk temperatures and a breeze were a welcome change from the weather at last year's parade. More »
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The folks over at Primo Grill have launched a new blog. Chef Charlie McManus will cook up some content from time to time and hopefully give us insights into the restaurant biz. More »
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Hey, it's that time of year here in the great Pacific Northwest when you just don't know what's coming over the horizon from one minute to the next. Tonight? More »
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That blank canvas of a commercial space at 1740 Pacific will soon become Hello, Cupcake. Mentioned previously, it seems there won't be a shortage of interest. More »
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Downtown is slowly creeping southward as a new restaurant is set to open at the corner of Pacific and 23rd. The spot has been under renovation for months and is now looking pretty finished. More »
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Apparently someone out there T-town is not a fan of The News Tribune's editorial page editor David Seago. A flier tacked on the side of a utility box says it all. More »
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It's somewhat old news but did anyone notice that the Museum of Glass Cafe is now closed? Yea, neither did I. More »
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Firehouse Coffee on the corner of Union and 6th Ave. is applying for a liquor license. More »
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Got a call from our friend Angela wondering what that bright start next to the Moon was. I guess correctly that it was Venus and what a stunning pair they made out there tonight. More »
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Not satisfied to snap a photo of a sign or peek through a window, I got in touch with part owner Reina Miller of hello, cupcake. She'll play the part of head baker and currently is general contractor for the build out of their space. More »
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After a quick breakfast at Cascade Bagel we staked out a spot on the steps at the Plaza and enjoyed today's Daffodil Parade. The weather was first a bit dreary then warmed up nicely. More »
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Still Daffodil'ing it up since last week's Junior parade and yesterday's Grand Floral parade, Sarah and I enjoyed some of today's lovely weather out at the Marine Parade. For a seldom advertised event it was a quiet a do. More »
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The good news for Tacoma out of the weekend is the inclusion of partial funding for decorative lights for the Narrows Bridges. The even better news? More »
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That's right, since this Monday was my lady's birthday we decided to go out last Saturday night to try out Winfield's Twisted Cue Club. After a surprise guest joined us we got down to business. More »
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Eat, drink, be merry and make a difference. Tomorrow marks Dining Out for Life here in Tacoma and across the United States. More »
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A squirrel in my attic did a little chattering about the strip mall at the five-way corner of Sixth Ave and Sprague. Seems the current owner plans to sell to a developer who may tear the whole thing down. More »
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We enjoyed a great night Dining Out for Life with a couple friends. As I mentioned before, La Fondita [ map ] in the Proctor District is growing and I've learned that their expansion is almost complete. More »
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Seems like the buzz of events that come with good weather around here is in full swing. Tonight there are Frida Kahlo inspired bed races and other related fun. More »
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Good day so far. Started with my snapping a few pics of our garden, some drinks and pastries at Forza, then on to the first Proctor Farmer's Market of the year. More »
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Got an email from the ol' arts listserv from the Broadway Center. It wasn't advertising any upcoming shows but instead a call for input. More »
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Our "photo safari" outing to Old City Hall last month was a total blast that I won't soon forget. A gallery with some of the resulting work is now on display in the new/current City Hall. More »
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