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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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Animal advocates

Now that the holiday season and winter weather is in high gear, I figure it’s the perfect time to bring you a topic that’s equally warm and fuzzy. There are two people in this region that I want to tell you about who are the cat’s meow: Julie and Jim Dugan. I’ve had

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Animal advocates

Now that the holiday season and winter weather is in high gear, I figure it’s the perfect time to bring you a topic that’s equally warm and fuzzy. There are two people in this region that I want to tell you about who are the cat’s meow: Julie and Jim Dugan. I’ve had

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Turcotte Tacoma

Whenever a city is brought back to life, what always seems to move in to create initial forward momentum is art. Within Tacoma there are so many artists who are doing such big things, both above and below ground, to make our city so hip, cool and happening. However, I’ve always thought

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Turcotte Tacoma

Whenever a city is brought back to life, what always seems to move in to create initial forward momentum is art. Within Tacoma there are so many artists who are doing such big things, both above and below ground, to make our city so hip, cool and happening. However, I’ve always thought

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House Blend Thursdays

All of you young and young-at-heart readers know that it’s fairly easy to coast through a Friday at work after a Thursday night on the town, and that’s why so many of you are constantly on the hunt for Thursday functions. After thoroughly scouring this city for an excellent weekend prefunc,

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House Blend Thursdays

All of you young and young-at-heart readers know that it’s fairly easy to coast through a Friday at work after a Thursday night on the town, and that’s why so many of you are constantly on the hunt for Thursday functions. After thoroughly scouring this city for an excellent weekend prefunc,

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Home is for turkeys

There are all kinds of holidays that need to be celebrated, but when you’re a nightlife ambassador like me, there are specific holidays that rule more than the rest. What people who live above ground might not understand is that one of the most underrated party days throughout the year is

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Home is for turkeys

There are all kinds of holidays that need to be celebrated, but when you’re a nightlife ambassador like me, there are specific holidays that rule more than the rest. What people who live above ground might not understand is that one of the most underrated party days throughout the year is

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Taco Belle

  Now that our nation seems to be sinking deeper into a stupid nationwide recession, I feel it’s my obligation and duty to give you ideas on how you can still go out and have a great time while not digging deep into your purse or wallet. Sure, there are a gazillion

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Taco Belle

  Now that our nation seems to be sinking deeper into a stupid nationwide recession, I feel it’s my obligation and duty to give you ideas on how you can still go out and have a great time while not digging deep into your purse or wallet. Sure, there are a gazillion

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Stop the rumors!

Rumors tend to fly around this city faster than the speed of light, and what we typically find after they’ve fallen upon several ears or appeared online is that some are indeed true and others are quite false. There’s one rumor in particular that I’d like to help dispel immediately: that

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Stop the rumors!

Rumors tend to fly around this city faster than the speed of light, and what we typically find after they’ve fallen upon several ears or appeared online is that some are indeed true and others are quite false. There’s one rumor in particular that I’d like to help dispel immediately: that

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Tacoma is for lovers

Well, well, my Tacoma chickadees, on this lovely afternoon, I’m so delighted to bring you information about a brand spankin’ new event in our city that I’m sure you’ll want to attend and support. So sharpen those pencils and write this information down: Tacoma Artist Craft Fair from noon to 4 p.m.

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Tacoma is for lovers

  Well, well, my Tacoma chickadees, on this lovely afternoon, I’m so delighted to bring you information about a brand spankin’ new event in our city that I’m sure you’ll want to attend and support. So sharpen those pencils and write this information down: Tacoma Artist Craft Fair from noon to 4 p.m.

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Lincoln District rulz!

Earlier this week I found myself in some deep thought about a picture that I was staring at on our weeklyvolcanospew.com blog. I was peeping at our usual “Tacoma Photo of the Day,” which on this particular afternoon was of a place that I know and adore:        Jubilee Hamburger Restaurant

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Lincoln District rulz!

Earlier this week I found myself in some deep thought about a picture that I was staring at on our weeklyvolcanospew.com blog. I was peeping at our usual “Tacoma Photo of the Day,” which on this particular afternoon was of a place that I know and adore:        Jubilee Hamburger Restaurant

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I’m voting this year

As one who comes to you with so many suggestions and opinions each and every Thursday, you might be surprised to learn the following about me (and it will likely upset several of you): I’ve never voted.   Throughout my entire life, I’ve contended that voting most certainly matters at the local level,

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I’m voting this year

As one who comes to you with so many suggestions and opinions each and every Thursday, you might be surprised to learn the following about me (and it will likely upset several of you): I’ve never voted.   Throughout my entire life, I’ve contended that voting most certainly matters at the local level,

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On top for a year

I’ve been having a certain reoccurring thought every time I ponder the Top of Tacoma Bar and Café lately: It’s funny how time flies when you’re having fun. I truly can’t believe, even as I type these words now, that this stellar neighborhood bar opened a year ago just three small blocks

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