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Eluding Fame Since 1984

I currently have an event that’s glistening on my calendar like the gloss on my lips, and I hope that you’ll add this gig to your own social agenda: Girl Trouble’s 25th Anniversary “Eluding Fame Since 1984” party at 9 p.m., March 13 at The New Frontier Lounge. Recently when I was

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This aint grandma’s tea

If you’ve learned one thing about me after years of writing for this rag, you know that one of my favorite things in life is introducing you to small businesses and the entrepreneurs behind them that are really making a difference in our community. But much to my detriment, I’ve known

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This aint grandma’s tea

If you’ve learned one thing about me after years of writing for this rag, you know that one of my favorite things in life is introducing you to small businesses and the entrepreneurs behind them that are really making a difference in our community. But much to my detriment, I’ve known

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Olympia expert

For this latest installment of Olympia love, I decided to consult with what you might call a 360 expert. Sure, I’ve received many recommendations from Tacomans on Olympian places that I need to check out, but I sought the assistance of an Olympia local because what I was really after was

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Olympia expert

For this latest installment of Olympia love, I decided to consult with what you might call a 360 expert. Sure, I’ve received many recommendations from Tacomans on Olympian places that I need to check out, but I sought the assistance of an Olympia local because what I was really after was

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Whistling Pigs and tacos

For this second installation of Olympia exploration, I went to a place that I consider to be an epicenter of many things that I love: The Fish Tale Brew Pub. Why do I love Olympia’s Fish Brewing so? Well, let’s just say that I’m addicted to any of their organic beers (especially

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Whistling Pigs and tacos

For this second installation of Olympia exploration, I went to a place that I consider to be an epicenter of many things that I love: The Fish Tale Brew Pub. Why do I love Olympia’s Fish Brewing so? Well, let’s just say that I’m addicted to any of their organic beers (especially

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What's old is new again

In the greater scheme of things, there comes a point in time when a girl has no choice but to spread her wings. But have no fear, fancy faces, I won’t be flying too far away, at least not yet. You all know that I love the T-Town scene

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What’s old is new again

In the greater scheme of things, there comes a point in time when a girl has no choice but to spread her wings. But have no fear, fancy faces, I won’t be flying too far away, at least not yet. You all know that I love the T-Town scene so dearly, but

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Redman leaveth

This week I need to offer you some news that’s so bittersweet. In case you haven’t heard, we’ll soon be losing the legendary Brian Redman and his beautiful and lovely wifey, Dana, as they move to San Diego, Calif. I met Redman after he had completed one of his first shifts at

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Redman leaveth

This week I need to offer you some news that’s so bittersweet. In case you haven’t heard, we’ll soon be losing the legendary Brian Redman and his beautiful and lovely wifey, Dana, as they move to San Diego, Calif. I met Redman after he had completed one of

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Tacoma’s spiciest corner

As soon as the Swiss started serving hard alcohol almost four years ago, this corner of 19th and Jefferson became one of the spiciest spots in Tacoma. The Swiss turns into an urban playground every Friday and Saturday. There aren’t any jungle gyms per se, but the men are usually tall

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Tacoma’s spiciest corner

As soon as the Swiss started serving hard alcohol almost four years ago, this corner of 19th and Jefferson became one of the spiciest spots in Tacoma. The Swiss turns into an urban playground every Friday and Saturday. There aren’t any jungle gyms per se, but the men are usually tall

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Are Friends Electric?

I, like everyone else in the United States, have been looking for fun and free things to do. The very same thing can be said for the one and only Carmen Jones, you know, my best friend from high school who used to write for this fine rag. She took a leap

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Are Friends Electric?

I, like everyone else in the United States, have been looking for fun and free things to do. The very same thing can be said for the one and only Carmen Jones, you know, my best friend from high school who used to write for this fine rag. She took a leap

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Hug an orange cone

It seems as though so many of you Tacomans crave redevelopment. You want, and you do deserve, a better quality of life, stronger amenities, walkability, bikeablity and, most important of all, public safety. But if it’s redevelopment we want, you must understand that often what comes with redevelopment is construction. Ladies and

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Hug an orange cone

It seems as though so many of you Tacomans crave redevelopment. You want, and you do deserve, a better quality of life, stronger amenities, walkability, bikeablity and, most important of all, public safety. But if it’s redevelopment we want, you must understand that often what comes with redevelopment is construction. Ladies and

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New Year’s resolutions

Tis the season for each of us to ponder the eternal topic of New Year’s resolutions, and of course, I can’t possibly skip this opportunity to offer some likely and avant-garde ideas on things I think you should consider doing in 2009. Sure, you can set cliché resolutions about exercising more,

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New Year’s resolutions

Tis the season for each of us to ponder the eternal topic of New Year’s resolutions, and of course, I can’t possibly skip this opportunity to offer some likely and avant-garde ideas on things I think you should consider doing in 2009. Sure, you can set cliché resolutions about exercising more,

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Falling on Tacoma

I’d be willing to bet that many of you readers have been tuning into the local and national news stations to find out the latest about what’s going on with this wicked crazy blizzard. In addition, I’m sure you’re hearing about how Mother Nature’s latest vengeance has hit retailers twice as

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