From Ashes to Opportunity: The Northwest Costume Shop Will Inspire You
Since 1928, the iconic brick building pictured right has been at the heart of the 6th Avenue business district in Tacoma for 90 years. Over the years, the building was home to a grocery store, a dance studio and even a Knights of Columbus Hall. Most recently, my friends, Tom and Mary Johnson, owned this…
A Goal Is so Much More Than a New Year Resolution
So by now, you’ve created all these great goals, motivation is at its peak, and you’re ready to roll. That’s usually the case for the first week, maybe even month or two, but then you hit that slump, what I like to refer to as the New Year Resolution Dump. You start out strong, and…
Is Your Wish List Life Changing?
Tis the season for wish lists and shopping. Have you thought about your wish list? I’m not talking about gadgets and new slippers. I’m referring to the wish list that will change your life – goals. Last week on my blog, “What does your next chapter look like?” we covered the benefits of creating goals…
What Does Your Next Chapter Look Like?
“The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. We can help write that story by setting goals.” Melody Beattie It’s officially December! I don’t know about you, but time seems to go by faster and faster with every passing year. With the holidays in full swing, it…
Who Will You Give to on #GivingTuesday?
“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” – Harriet Tubman I hope you had a great Thanksgiving! What a great week to get in the spirit of the holidays, recognize what we are…
Are Other Thankful for You?
This time of year usually marks a time of reflection and thanks. As I started thinking about the things that are good in my life and the people I love, I had a thought – are other people as thankful for me as I am for them? Whoa! It seems like a pretty deep question…
6 Tips to Take the Stress out of Owning a Home
Purchasing a home is a major life step. You’ve been through the trenches of home buying; the research, online navigating, tours, anticipation, and not to mention, the pile of paperwork that would make the bravest break out in a nervous sweat. Now that the hard part is over, we want to make sure you have…
WE did IT
The Real Men Wear Pink Campaign came to an end yesterday and with a goal of $2500 – WE did IT we raised $2701 to help the American Cancer Society fund breast cancer research and awareness. This is important because Cancer effects us all As a son, husband and father I am thankful everyday for…
Heading for HOME
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. If you have seen a tall man running around Tacoma and the South Sound in an awesome PINK suit well… that would be me I am taking apart in the REAL MEN WEAR PINK campaign, I have committed to wearing PINK all month long. I am also raising funds…
Tacoma Breast Cancer Awareness Month – American Cancer Society
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/MakingStridesAgainstBreastCancer/MSABCCY17GW?px=45569510&pg=personal&fr_id=85062 10 days into the 31 day pledge to wear pink to bring awareness and raise funds for the American Cancer Society. The response from the community has been amazing We are over 40% of our way to the goal of $2500 . Please consider a donation today. http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/MakingStridesAgainstBreastCancer/MSABCCY17GW?px=45569510&pg=personal&fr_id=85062 …
think PINK – Real Men Wear Pink
Who’s ready for a world without cancer? October is Breast Cancer Awareness month To celebrate I am participating in Real Men Wear Pink I have set a goal to raise $2,500 you can donate here http://Tinyurl.com/y70j4tj9 together we will raise funds to find a cure We will show support for our loved ones fighting We…
Have you SEEN that ENORMOUS building in Tacoma…
Your eyes are not playing tricks on you No matter if you’re new to the area or you’ve lived here your entire life – when driving on South Orchard near the intersection of Emerson / 40th Street West (or really anywhere near there) You will see a big… no… huge…. no…. ENORMOUS building rising seemingly…
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