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Our office was treated to an outing at Northwest Trek last Friday morning. Since we did a rush job for them they thanked us by offering up a hayride keeper tour of the park. More »
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Seriously, I'm behind a bit on blog entries. Nevertheless, I give you a recap of my very busy and fulfilling last Tuesday night. More »
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I don't normally post about homes for sale but this one's special. Our great friends Angela and Steve live there currently and we've spent plenty of time there. More »
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Received via email: Tomorrow's edition of the Index includes a lengthy feature on Tacoma's historic districts. Whitman residents Pat McGregor and Dave Stafursky are leading an effort to seek historic district designation for their neighborhood. More »
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Tucked between a couple buildings toward the top of the hill off 9th Street is a little gem of a park. I was reminded of it after recent discussion about a map of local fountains. More »
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Just wanted to wish everyone a happy and safe 4th of July! I'm certainly not one for blind patriotism but we are fortunate to live in such a great country. More »
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I'm skipping over the entry about the daytime Freedom Fair activities [for now] to get right to the good stuff. Fireworks! More »
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Want a chance to make your mark on the new "D" Street Overpass without resorting to graffiti? The City of Tacoma wants artists to apply for the job of helping create "interpretive displays" for the bridge. More »
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Yesterday was a pretty warm one especially out in the Sun. Friends Angela and Steve joined Sarah and I last night after riding their bike to our house. More »
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Seeing that skimboarding competition a few weeks ago out at Dash Point inspired me to get on a board again for the first time since high school. That was 10+ years ago so I wasn't sure how I'd do. More »
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I have something to confess. I told someone not to go to Art on the Ave yesterday. More »
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We had a great time out at Art on the Ave today. The weather was stunning and there was a great crowd. More »
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So they really are cranking things up a notching at Firehouse over on 6th and Union. As I mentioned earlier, they're still yet to wisely add beer and wine to their menu. More »
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While at Art on the Ave yesterday I saw a sign in the window at the former Gary's Steak Out. It bid a fond farewell to locals after 20 years of dishing up food in Tacoma. More »
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Plenty of fun stuff popping up online to tantalize the eyes and ears. See how TAM installed Ma Chihuly's glass spheres in that cool infinity reflective outdoor display case. More »
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On Saturday I joined the Tacoma Photo Gang on a photoroll at Point Defiance Park's 5 Mile Drive. As if clandestine operatives we all met by the statue of Francis Cushman. More »
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Looks like renovation of the First United Methodist is underway at their new location on the corner of 7th and Tacoma. Work began late last month and will be complete next May on the former storage facility. More »
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I helped local cable and internet provider Click! out with a fun little project airing on their Channel One today. More »
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As you already know, we had a great time out at Art on the Ave this year. I shot photos while Sarah took video. More »
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A couple weeks ago I noted that the old Premium Motors building was undergoing some change. Little did I know something would occupy the space so soon. More »
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Summer weekends are always busy with events and this one is no exception. Saturday starts with a Transformers collectible convention out at the King Oscar. More »
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After being closed for a remodel your favorite confectionery and mine Corina Cake Bakery will re-open Monday, July 16th. Prep your sweet tooth and stop by to see their spiffed up space. More »
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My heart goes out to the family of Zina Linnik and to everyone in Tacoma who worked so hard to try and find her. Two local banks now have funds setup to help her family. More »
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I'd consider any birthday party a success when 50,000+ people show up. Today was amazing. More »
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As I mentioned yesterday, I have a few more photos I'd like to post from opening day of the new Narrows Bridge. When you snap 700+ pics it's hard to choose which to share! More »
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Thanks goodness their phone message was right. Though it said they'd be opening again "Monday" I wasn't entirely sure which Monday they meant. More »
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In case you missed them last year, the goats are coming back to work this summer at Blueberry Park [ map ]. From the Metro Parks press release: Metro Parks Tacoma has hired 120 uniquely skilled temporary workers to help clean up an area of Blueberry Park ... More »
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A couple changes to note over at Freighthouse. First, the Spirit of Washington dinner train folks are taking over suite 101. More »
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That's right, tonight is yet another Third Thursday Artwalk kinda' night. As always, there's plenty going on. More »
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Being a child of video games (no offense, mom and dad) I'm a big fan of all things eye candy. So this weekend when I got my first look at the lights being proposed for the Narrows bridges I was smitten. More »
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We had a great time out after work tonight. Artwalk didn't disappoint but before we took in art we took in some calories. More »
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So while at Third Thursday last night I think I realized how much I love our area of downtown. I say "our area" because my office is down here. More »
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After a huge success on opening day gathering input from the public and showing our efforts to date, today there are two articles in the paper about the efforts to light the Narrows bridges. Here are the links. More »
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Despite what you might consider a sure weather bet in July, the Tacoma Photo Gang got a bit wet yesterday. We met up in downtown Steilacoom where were started our outing. More »
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While enjoying dinner at Puget Sound Pizza the other day Sarah, Angela and I noticed a sign hanging from a condo going up nearby. A place called Serenity Spa will occupy space in the yet-to-be-finished Roberson building. More »
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Freighthouse now has the Sounder, the Link, will soon have the dinner train, and eventually the Amtrak station and light rail to Seattle. They now also have model trains. More »
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It's not often 'round these parts one hears the sound of bagpipes blowing around in the wind. As Sarah and I sat watching some TV last night, we heard just that. More »
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Intrepid KFnet friend Erik B. tossed a comment on an old entry that Winfield's Twisted Cue Club is out of business and closed. More »
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Received via email: America's Car Museum welcomes Elisabeth Piper Davidson to the LeMay staff effective July 23, 2007 as Director of Marketing and Communications. Davidson just completed her PhD in Political Science and Public Policy from Claremont Graduate University and brings an abundance of knowledge to the Museum that ranges from the motor sports industry to not-for-profits. More »
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Exciting stuff received via email: Today, the Transit and Parking Advisory Committee released a ten-page report, titled Improving Downtown Transit and Parking. The report details a simple strategy to a problem that has generated years of controversy, namely, how to support downtown's perpetual economic health by implementing a seamless, integrated transit and parking system.The report was endorsed this morning by the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber; previous endorsements were made by the Downtown Tacoma BIA, the Downtown Merchants Group, and the New Tacoma Neighborhood Council. More »
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Though intrepid in her efforts and faithful to the safety of her part of downtown, Laura Hanan is nolonger posting images of local crime online. In an email, she wrote: ...I don't think it is a good idea to put the pictures up anymore because the threats are becoming so vicious. More »
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I know "tickled" is a cheesy word but I was. Co-owner of the Tempest Lounge Michelle has the demeanor of a server in a Southern diner but surrounded by a swank spot. More »
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I wanted to share a warm, summer morning scene with you this Monday. No, it's not a sunny sunrise but a small slice of the bounty that is our local berry crop. More »
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As Exit133 reported, a car hit the Marcato condos this afternoon. I stopped by a minute ago and the Tacoma Ave. More »
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Look to the south on these clear Summer evenings and that bright star you see out there is Jupiter. We yanked out our telescope last night to take a look. More »
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