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In what was both a familiar and disorienting experience, food trucks were at a public event in a public park. It was a simple reminder of what was and, we all hope, will be. (Photo by Morf Morford)

Washington is open for business

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • July 9, 2021 1:30 am

“We’re open big time in the state of Washington” – Gov. Inslee

In a fitting tribute to our era and the images and fantasies that dominate us, the US Postal Service offers this line of stamps. May the Force be with you.

Beware of the FAATMAN

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • July 8, 2021 1:30 am

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As always, the only way to go is forward. No “U” turns allowed. Photo by Morf Morford

Are we a nation of quitters?

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • July 6, 2021 1:30 am

Many “experts” say we are, but I don’t buy it

A whole roster of elected officials announced on the last day of June that bars, movie theaters and restaurants can fully reopen without COVID capacity restrictions. (Photo by Morf Morford)

June of 2021: we used to call it...

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • July 2, 2021 1:30 am

June is usually wetter and cooler than May – but not in 2021

Normal might look a little different than we expected. Photo by Morf Morford

Welcome to Normal-ish

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • July 1, 2021 1:30 am

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Image courtesy Vlada Karpovch via Pexels.com

Going Meet-less?

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • June 30, 2021 1:30 am

No, it’s not a typo – and nothing to do with eating

Just a tiny detail from my Tacoma-themed office wall. (Photo by Morf Morford)

Cluttercore – Love it or hate it- our...

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • June 29, 2021 1:30 am

What’s in your closet?

Artistic rendering courtesy of North America Asset Management Group, LLC

Tacoma’s Town Center Gets the Green Light

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • June 28, 2021 1:30 am

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Shipping containers keep coming to Tacoma. They are a resource we can use for many different purposes. (Image courtesy Pixabay via Pexels.com)

Housing: out of (and in) the box strategies

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • June 25, 2021 1:30 am

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The homeless camps we see have not been there forever. And they won’t be there for long either. (Photo by Morf Morford)

“Homeless” – can we come up with a...

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • June 24, 2021 1:30 am

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Just once I’d like to declare $10,000 in cash among my luggage. (Photo by Morf Morford)

Billions and Billionaires

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • June 22, 2021 1:30 am

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Reference Map for the Salish Sea Bioregion, Aquila Flower, 2020

Local Native Names Define Our Region

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • June 21, 2021 1:30 am

Our place names frame our past, present and future

In today’s hot shortage market, here is a house for sale that is guaranteed to meet all of your expectations. It is the ultimate “dream” house. (Photo by Morf Morford)

File this under “It had to happen”

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • June 18, 2021 1:30 am

We, as a culture, will leave a physical legacy of art, architecture and literature. Or will we?

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