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Notice how dressed up this family is. Back then people took their excursions to the park seriously. Photo courtesy of Metro Parks

Own a piece of Tacoma history

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • September 10, 2021 1:30 am

These collectible long-lost Tacoma artifacts finally emerge

Our flag stands for many things, but mostly it stands for still standing, no matter what happens. (Photo by Morf Morford)

It’s been twenty years

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

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This is the essence of Tacoma; a city floating in a sea of flannel. Photo by Morf Morford

How to fit in if you are new...

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

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For the first time in US history, the US/Canada border was closed in 2020 and most of 2021. (Photo by Morf Morford)

Flying the sometimes friendly skies

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • September 7, 2021 1:30 am

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This is actually a Little Free Library in the shape of a ‘traditional’ home. It reflects the assumptions of what a house in this neighborhood should look like. (Photo by Morf Morford)

How does owning a house change you?

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • September 3, 2021 1:30 am

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We might not always appreciate the rain, but it keeps our fire hazard where we want it - low. (Photo by Morf Morford)

We’ll all breath easier when the rain returns

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

We’ve all seen fire and rain; around here we prefer rain

Among other things, in August of 2021, Tacoma got a new name for one of its high schools. (Photo by Morf Morford)

August 2021

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

August is usually hotter and drier than July – but not in 2021

I’m not sure how to pronounce the top line, but a vacation is coming. Photo by Morf Morford

‘Tis the season – for getting back to...

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • August 31, 2021 1:30 am

It’s not where we go to school that matters, it’s where we go after

The work, worker and workplace of 2021 bear little resemblance to previous eras. By necessity and by inclination, opportunity is wherever we claim it. (Photo by Morf Morford)

Welcome to the new employment landscape

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

This is not your father’s job market

Whatever Tacoma is, or becomes, we are all part of it. (Photo by Morf Morford)

All economics is local

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • August 27, 2021 1:30 am

Every choice is an endorsement

Fast, cheap and boxy among craftsman homes. Is that the best we can do? (Photo by Morf Morford)

Yes, we need housing, but does it all...

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • August 26, 2021 1:30 am

And does it need to be so ugly?

I have no idea what this sign says. But don’t do it. (Photo by Morf Morford)

Initials and acronyms

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

Those words and terms may not mean what you thought

This photo from about 1933 captures the essence of Tacoma. Photo courtesy of Tacoma Public Library

The Port of Tacoma shapes far more than...

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

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