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I attended yet another photo safari Monday put on by the City of Tacoma. This one focused on First Presbyterian Church there in the Stadium district. More »
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What a great Friday to get out of the office a bit! I started off my day heading to the Tacoma Club to attend the New Tacoma Awards. More »
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Considering it was snowing in town only a week and a half ago this is pretty impressive stuff. Today the temp reached into the upper 70s which made for great reasons to get outside. More »
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The public can't yet enjoy the full glory of the new pond and fountain at Wright Park but they've done a beautiful job thus far. Izenmania told me earlier today that the fountain was on so I decided to stop by. More »
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Can I have that back now? Daddy has to go to work. More »
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Since getting its start from a post back in February the Friday lunches in Frost Park have blossomed into a weekly event. We endured all kinds of weather for the chance to get out of the office, meet, mingle and network with people, get treats from local restaurants, and now practice some art. More »
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Last night we planned to head over to Aaron's place for BBQ'd buffalo burgers and beer soaked brats followed by some Rock Band. All week the weather called for a bit of chill and the possibility of snow. More »
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Upon entering our king junior suite at Tacoma's Hotel Murano we immediately appreciated it. A gradient of dark carpet to a single gray wall to the white structural pillars to the backlit white window shades sets a great foundation for other touches in the room. More »
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Aside from enjoying our room we dined three times during our local vacation. Here's where we went/what we had.The Bite, Afternoon SnackOnce we were settled in room 1500 Sarah and I went down to the 4th floor for a late afternoon snack at the Bite. More »
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By some strange coincidence the newly formed Rock Band group Freidiohead was secretly recorded playing Radiohead's Creep. The group's sordid history stretches back all the way to last Friday when they realized their mutual love for video games and rock music. More »
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I can't claim to be particularly knowledgeable about particular artists or pieces but I do know what I like. Aside from enjoying our room and food experience, the art through out the Hotel Murano is fantastic. More »
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We had a beautiful day yesterday to be outside at lunch in Frost Park. Lots of people showed up to enjoy a chat and see the RR-inspired chalk art competition on the sidewalks and other surfaces. More »
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Whether related or not to the success of the chalk art popping up at Frost Park on Fridays, it appears that the phenomena is spreading. While enjoying an afternoon snack at hello, cupcake Angela mentioned she and Steve saw some chalk-related activity in Tollefson Plaza. More »
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The Gintz Group had their grand opening for their 27th Street Station project at the south edge of Hilltop last Saturday. Though not in the market for a new place, we stopped by to see how they did. More »
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