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It is not always obvious which way we should go, but sometimes it is. (Photo by Morf Morford)

Doing the right thing

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • August 9, 2022 1:30 am

It’s not always easy, but sometimes it is

Most business books from just a few years ago are about as relevant and useful as this atlas from one hundred years ago. (Photo by Morf Morford)

The future ain’t what it used to be

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • August 8, 2022 1:30 am

Those business books and principles from a previous era don’t always fit

We’ll probably never see a housing frenzy like 2021 again in our life times. That’s a good thing. (Photo by Morf Morford)

Housing in the second half of 2022

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • August 5, 2022 1:30 am

The housing market is a lot of things, but it’s not 2008-09

This map from the Washington State Historical Society expresses the breadth of terrain, ecosystem and tribal history that led to the state we currently inhabit. We need a suitable name for it.

The United States of demonyms

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • August 4, 2022 1:30 am

Anyone like the term “Washingtonian”?

The last week of July was definitely the season to scream for ice cream. (Photo by Morf Morford)

July-summer finally arrived

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • August 3, 2022 1:30 am

Summer was grey and cool until it wasn’t

Most young people won’t know what, or where this is. It’s a map of the islands - the San Juans and Canadian Gulf Islands in the northern part of Puget Sound. (Photo by Morf Morford)

Skills and habits make us who we are

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • August 2, 2022 1:30 am

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These were once the ultimate “must-haves”, but have been forgotten and have earned their place in the back of the drawer of American history and culture. (Photo by Morf Morford)

Ex Nihilo – nothing comes from nothing

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • August 1, 2022 1:30 am

Everything comes from something

In the old days, there used to be home owners and renters. Now, thanks to the internet, any of us could rent out any space we have. (Photo by Morf Morford)

Airbnb – savior or scourge of neighborhoods?

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • July 29, 2022 1:30 am

Is it still home if you rent it out?

Some short and pungent phrases urge us to persevere through difficult circumstances.

“It’s all good…”

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • July 28, 2022 1:30 am

And other peculiar life philosophies

Curiosity, imagination and determination will get us through the most difficult times. (Photo by Morf Morford)

Short stories from the real world

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • July 27, 2022 1:30 am

Some snapshots that we could all learn from

The standard 40 hour, five day a week schedule never did work for everyone. The most durable economy is the one that is most resilient and responsive to the needs and contributions of every member.

When it comes to work, what do young...

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • July 26, 2022 1:30 am

The workplace (and pace) is changing

The biggest problem with recessions is that we never know where we are until it’s over. We need one of those “You are here” stars on the recession map. (Photo by Morf Morford)

Preparing for a recession

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • July 25, 2022 1:30 am

Financial awareness will serve you well, no matter what happens

Like a vision of Tacoma’s past and future permanently anchored on Tacoma’ s waterfront, the Ship Lofts will re-set the script for how the world sees our city. (Graphic courtesy of Ship Lofts)

The Ship Lofts – Tacoma’s newest waterfront live/work...

By Morf Morford mmorford@soundpublishing.com • July 22, 2022 1:30 am

Welcome to your next “Am I really in Tacoma?” experience

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