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The presence of construction cranes over the landscape of Tacoma has become almost an everyday sight. But it is easy to forget that every construction project, is, by necessity, temporary. (Image courtesy of Beautiful Angle)

Temp workers “R” us

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • August 1, 2023 1:30 am

Without much fanfare or recognition, temporary workers get it done

July of 2023 was a time when many of us found refuge from the weather. We in the PNW were lucky. (Photo by Morf Morford)

July – Hot in more ways than one

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • July 31, 2023 1:30 am

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We as a nation are changing - as we always have. Photo by Morf Morford

Newsflash: We are getting older

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • July 28, 2023 1:30 am

It’s not just you; as a nation we are aging

Food trucks, like standard brick and mortar establishments, cover the spectrum from wonderful to terrible. (Photo by Morf Morford)

What should we eat?

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • July 27, 2023 1:30 am

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Good companions and reliable equipment can make any experience memorable. Photo by Morf Morford

Enduring travel advice

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • July 26, 2023 1:30 am

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You’ve probably seen several of these “In this house we believe” signs. But probably not this one. I have to wonder what “mom” thinks of it. (Photo by Morf Morford)

What we care about in 2023

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • July 25, 2023 1:30 am

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As much as I like Tacoma, I get a little nervous when outsiders gush about it. (Photo by Morf Morford)

Tacoma gets discovered. Again.

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • July 21, 2023 1:30 am

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Every so often we get this packet in the mail. You might consider it an invitation to citizenship. (Photo by Morf Morford)

A plea to politicians

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • July 20, 2023 1:30 am

It’s that season again

Summer is the season for all kinds of things. And summer weather is the perfect excuse for ice cream. (Photo by Morf Morford)

Ice cream across America

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • July 19, 2023 1:30 am

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Obsessive social media is bad for our posture, our eyes, our relationships, our political climate and our cognitive and social development. (Photo by Morf Morford)

Death Cab for Twitter

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • July 17, 2023 1:30 am

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What could be a better metaphor for our current economy than two vintage cars going in opposite directions? (Photo by Morf Morford)

The economy: Both ways now

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • July 14, 2023 1:30 am

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Many occupations are place-bound - but not all. To put it simply, we are all figuring this out. (Photo by Morf Morford)

Work from the office?

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • July 13, 2023 1:30 am

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With its massive Italian-made tent, the Venardos Circus is hard to miss. And yes, that is Mt. Rainier in the background. (Photo by Morf Morford)

The Venardos Circus Comes to T-Town

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • July 12, 2023 1:30 am

No animals were harmed in the making of this circus, but some humans might have been…

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