Children
Helpful resources for the single parent are sometimes just a click or phone call away: www.militaryonesource.com - free articles, books and DVDs available as well as localized support referral and counseling; 1-(800) -342-9647 www.operationwearehere.com -- resources for family/loved ones of deployed personneln www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil - -military community and family programs. Follow "Troops and
Stage
Think back to the last children’s theatre you attended. Remember how cuddly, eager and sweet it was? Well, Theater Artists Olympia’s new show, Poona the Fuckdog, is not that show. In fact, it’s the show that punched that show right in its fuzzy widdle belly and strolled off with its
Music
Somehow I have been greatly blessed. In the past few years I have been repeatedly unable to connect with the subjects of rock interviews I pitch to this fabled — and probably award-winning — publication. Somehow, though, probably due to low morals, rampant alcoholism and/or drug abuse, denial and self-loathing
Stage
Claudia Riedener and other Tacoma artists decided they weren’t going to take it lying down when the city tore down the historic Luzon building on Pacific Avenue. They could not stop the demolition, but they wanted to make sure we remember and, hopefully, prevent the demolition of other landmarks in
Music
Volifonix Thursday, Dec. 17 If there’s one thing white people like it’s mayonnaise. If there are two things white people like it’s mayonnaise and extended guitar jams — or so it often seems. Oregon’s Volifonix, coming from the Phil Knight and weed smelling woods of Eugene, know this all too well
Focus
Enjoy. We'll post John's next update Wednesday afternoon, plus another photo album at the end of the week. Look inside the Ranger newspaper on Thursday for more stories and photos. If photos are a ? below, click on them, they work.
Resources
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2009 - It's a scene that's played out in airports across the country numerous times in the past eight years: Families and servicemembers clinging to each other, either sad to leave or happy and vowing to never let go again. The emotion always is appropriate, but the location
Food Matters
SANTA SILVIA Once again, El Gaucho bartender Silvia Tapia will be holding a toy drive to benefit the children at Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital. Drop by El Gaucho at 2119 Pacific Ave. with toys for the kids. Tapia will deliver all the toys Christmas morning. HOLIDAY DINNER Babblin’ Babs Bistro in Tacoma offers
Features
It’s a lovely breakfast option. Its large windows are perfect for watching the traffic craziness; the delicious coffee and free Wi-Fi keep the place busy. And now Forza Coffee in Lakewood offers three types of breakfast frittata burritos prepared by Pacific Grill: Black Forest Ham and Egg, Italian Egg and
Archives
Door to check A warm “hello and welcome” rang out from the open kitchen as we entered. A woman quickly seated us in a booth on the far wall. Both exterior walls of Lakewood’s Casa Mia consist of almost floor-to-ceiling windows creating a sunny, open atmosphere. The interior was sparsely, yet
Scene It
A sad, yet triumphant memory: I went to Disneyland when I was 6 years old. It's a common conundrum to figure out at what age it is best to take a child on their one-and-only trip to Disneyland. Too old and they don't enjoy the whimsy of the park; too
Ragnet
In every issue of this fine rag my hack team of wannabe journalists and I tackle some of the most laughable criminal acts that have recently happened in our area. Then - if we're doing our job - we write about those crimes in a way that makes you chuckle,
Focus
Lt. Col. Jon Neumann and Sergeant Major Peter Smith, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, know how to thank those who have helped their soldiers out of a number of tight spots. "I can't begin to tell you how much we owe the guys in the 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry," said Smith
Features
Person: David Williams Place: Market Street Coffee (1122 Market St., Tacoma) Located next to: Smooth & Juicy Associated with: Embellish Multi-Space Salon They all totally want you to: GO LOCAL As do: I Especially when: There's free shit Like: Drip coffee samples At: Market Street Coffee Every damn: Day Who doesn't love: Free shit? I know: I do! David Williams' mother, Linda
Music
There have been a lot of new artists to emerge this year. Many of these artists belong to two hip-hop families/crews - the Gonzo Family and Blue Nose Music Group. Both camps have been extremely active, releasing songs and albums and doing lots of shows all over the state. The Gonzo
