Just call me Clark Griswold

One of my favorite phrases to explain certain behaviors when talking to my wife is: That’s why I bought a house. I wanted to plant a garden, that’s why I bought a house. I wanted to hang up Christmas lights, that’s why I bought a house. I wanted to be able to just put the dog…

A quintessential Saturday in Tacoma

It’s easy to get bogged down in the suburban life. Go to work. Come home to your quiet cul-de-sac. Go to the store. Play with your kid. Wash. Rinse. Repeat. But sometimes it is nice to remember that we live in an urban setting. The Grit City has lots to offer – if you make…