Monday, December 28, 2009
Friday, December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas
Here's wishing you a very merry day.
I'm sending a wish for peace from my house to yours,
from all our houses out into the world.
from all our houses out into the world.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Chihuly Glass in Reds, Greens and Pinks
Here's some world-class glass
by that glass master Dale Chihuly.
Museum of Glass.
Kind of modern Christmas-y colors,
don't you think?
don't you think?
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Brown's Point
Looking across Commencement Bay
from Stadium High School
with the windows at Brown's Point sparkling in the sun,
it's easy to remember why I fell in love with the Pacific Northwest.
Labels:
Brown's Point,
Commencement Bay,
Stadium High,
Tacoma
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Assembling Gingerbread Displays
Here's a glimpse of some of the amazing volunteers
who assembled the gingerbread buildings
at the Tacoma Art Museum.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Cheating a Little
I know this is a few miles beyond Tacoma's borders,
but don't they look festive
"Waiting for the Interurban" in Fremont?
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Monday, December 14, 2009
Behind the Scenes Tour of Tacoma Art Museum
This is Margaret Bullock,
a curator at the Tacoma Art Museum.
Margaret was explaining how the registrar at the museum
catalogs art coming into the collection and
handles materials on loan.
She also showed us the specialized packing required
for shipping fine art.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
The Elks Lodge
This gingerbread beauty
is far more spiffed up
than its bricks and mortar counterpart.
The real building is deteriorating
each and every day.
On display at Tacoma Art Museum.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
More Gingerbread
I thought you might like to see
some more gingerbread architecture.
This is a reproduction of the Ford Building
and auditorium.
The gingerbread version is a creation of
BCRA, an architectural firm in Tacoma.
On display at Tacoma Art Museum,
Friday, December 11, 2009
Luzon Building Reprise
Remember when I showed you photos
of the demolition of the historic Luzon Building?
If not, click here.
The demolition of the Luzon has been resurrected
in gingerbread.
On display at the Tacoma Art Museum.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Cold and Clear
With the deadline looming for my contributions
to an anthology that's going to publishers soon,
I've been neglecting my Tacoma publicity gig.
So, a day late,
here's yesterday's post
(I'll adjust the date).
It's cold and clear here.
It was around 30 degrees when I left home
in the warmest part of the day.
The creek behind my house is frozen
and the pond has a thin veneer of ice.
I bring the hummingbird feeder in daily to thaw it out
because I saw some little guys flitting around
just last week.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Ooops.........
I got so busy today revising my writings about Egypt
that I totally spaced writing about Tacoma.
And so, with apologies
This Friday, December 11 and Saturday, December 12
that marvelous Scottish fiddle band
THE McKASSONS
will be presenting Christmas concerts at 8 p.m.
at
The Mandolin Cafe
3923 S. 12th Street
Tacoma
Dinner service is available beginning at 6 p.m.
Tickets for the concert only are $15 for adults.
Call the Mandolin at 253 759 2317 for tickets.
If you like Celtic music, you'll love the McKassons!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
And now, in the daytime
I gave you a glimpse of this sculpture not long ago.
It was taken in the blue dusk.
Here's a view in the daylight.
Museum of Glass.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Indoor Activities
This is the time of year
that I cherish indoor activities.
Especially when I have my camera in hand.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
A Bit of the Past
I know that this is cheating a little.
The photo today was taken in Seattle,
up the road to the north.
But I learned a few days ago
that the carnival rides at the Seattle Center
are being dismantled. They're being replaced
by a landscaped plaza with a wading pool and skating rink.
And I'm hoping that the carousel,
which stood a little to the south of the "big kid" rides
isn't going the way of the octopus.
Aren't these horses glorious?
Friday, December 4, 2009
Missing
I noticed the other day
that this statue
once standing near Opera Alley
was missing.
What happened to her?
Thursday, December 3, 2009
It Can Get Dreary
It can get rather dreary in Tacoma
this time of year,
but at least the bare branches look pretty
silhouetted against the gray sky.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
Decorations are out in stores all over the area.
I decided to bring the stars home with me
and a little tabletop "Peace."
We could all use some peace
all year round.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Friday, November 27, 2009
Staying Warm and Dry
Another place to stay warm and dry
is the library at Tacoma Art Museum.
Read about your favorite artists.
Then tour the exhibits.
Or vice versa.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Late Autumn Dusk
Dusk comes early these days.
Sometimes it paints the sky and water
a dusky shade of blue.
Museum of Glass.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Come Back!
Sometimes around here,
it seems as if the Sun got lost
playing hide and seek.
And then, just when you've given up hope. . . .
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Special Events
If you're planning to host a special event,
a wedding, a party, a prom, a reception,
Tacoma Art Museum is a great place.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Autumn Leaves in the Park
Mother Nature really puts on a show
when she plays with her paintbox.
Wright Park. Just minutes from downtown.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
So What Else is New?
The sky is heavy with gray clouds,
thinking about raining on our weekend parade
as they ride east to dump snow in the Cascades.
The nearby Crystal Mountain ski area
has gotten 75 inches of new snow in the last week.
Yes, over six feet.
But that pales in comparison to Whistler's 205 inches.
Skiers and boarders are packing their cars and jumping for joy.
But if you're into more gentle pursuits,
today's a good day to visit
Museum of Glass.
thinking about raining on our weekend parade
as they ride east to dump snow in the Cascades.
The nearby Crystal Mountain ski area
has gotten 75 inches of new snow in the last week.
Yes, over six feet.
But that pales in comparison to Whistler's 205 inches.
Skiers and boarders are packing their cars and jumping for joy.
But if you're into more gentle pursuits,
today's a good day to visit
Museum of Glass.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Pink and Yellow
I'll admit it, these mums have me hooked.
"Curling Yellow" © 2009 Meri Arnett-Kremian
Conservatory at Wright Park.
Labels:
Botanical Gardens,
chrysanthemums,
flowers,
Tacoma,
Wright Park
Friday, November 20, 2009
Another Show Stopper
I am totally amazed at the variety of colors and shapes
in which chrysanthmums choose to clothe themselves.
Here's another example.
Hope you're not getting bored.
Conservatory at Wright Park.
Tacoma.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Warm and Dry
It's hard to be warm and dry
and still be out and about
in the Pacific Northwest
in November.
But try this ---
you can park close to the door
and rush inside.

If you zigzag, you might just
run between raindrops
all the way to the entrance
of the Conservatory at Wright Park,
Stadium District, Tacoma.
I think I'll show you some closeups
of these beauties for the next several days.
The Conservatory needs more exposure.
Labels:
Botanical Gardens,
Conservatory,
Stadium District,
Tacoma,
Wright Park
Monday, November 16, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Movie, Anyone?
Located in the Proctor District in North Tacoma,
near the intersection of 26th and Proctor,
you'll find the Blue Mouse Theater.
It screens movies that have already played at the big chains
but might be worth seeing again
(or for the first time if you missed them).
It's also got a home town feel that the chains can't offer.
Plus I know some of the kids that work in the concession stand.
near the intersection of 26th and Proctor,

It screens movies that have already played at the big chains
but might be worth seeing again
(or for the first time if you missed them).
It's also got a home town feel that the chains can't offer.
Plus I know some of the kids that work in the concession stand.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Track at Stadium High
Here's a glimpse of the track
at Stadium High

but the stadium at Stadium High
is apparently closed.
At least that's what it said on a sign
near a padlocked gate barring entry.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Friday, November 6, 2009
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