A group of us met last night for a evening of kind hospitality on Oneal's part; a lively discussion on writing and blogging and a great meal! It is wonderful in life to appreciate each others writing talents and receive warm hugs from people you have just met. Oneal has a fabulous view of the Tacoma skyline and we all enjoyed the view. A few of Oneal's roommates introduced themselves as they walked to their rooms through the meeting room we were in; extending the warm hospitality Oneal already presented to us.
This friendship and kindness reminds me of what life is really supposted to be all about. Instead of rush-rush of daily work; heartache or suffering - this is what life is all about! Friendship, love, kindness and caring! Thank you fellow BLOG Squad Writers for a wonderful evening
Our regulars
Stephanie Frieze…has always liked to write. Her experience includes three years at the University Washington School of Communications studying journalism. She had a stint at the Chinook Observer in Long Beach. Raised in Bellevue, she’s lived in Gig Harbor for nearly 18 years. She and her husband have a home in Ilwaco, where they spend as much time as possible. This mother of four loves books, spending time with family and the color purple. Contact her at dbandstefery@comcast.net.
Lorraine Hart…was born a nomadic mutt. She spent her life observing, writing and making music. She’s an unabashed carrier of the titles “hippie,” “feminist” and “liberal.” She’s resided in the South Sound since 1996 and is currently living above Joe’s Bay in Home. She juggles her time between being a caregiver, a writer, an artist, a musician, a minister, a wife, a mother, an advocate, a friend and a pilgrim – not necessarily in that order. Contact her at matlox@cablespeed.com.
Jaynie Jones…is a Tacoma resident with diverse career tracks in broadcasting, journalism, teaching, health care, desktop publishing, floral design, special event planning and photography. She’s best known as long-time KOMO radio personality Jaynie Dillon and was once a familiar voice on Tacoma stations KTAC, KBRD-FM, KTNT and KNBQ-FM. Formerly a resident of Tacoma’s East Side, she’s volunteered in the Eastside Substation and with Safe Streets. Contact her at jaynie.jones@gmail.com .
Tracy Lebenzon...is a blog contributor from Greenwater. Greenwater is the last stop before Crystal Mountain, Mount Rainier and the surrounding wilderness areas. When not exploring the next mountain peak or forest trail, Tracy also contributes to the Greenwater Community Council and the Explore-Greenwater.com web site. He writes about topics ranging from favorite foot, bike, and snow trails to community events, local merchants and politics. Contact him at dmountains@explore-greenwater.com.
Joseph McGowan…is a chaplain who supports patients, families, friends, nurses and doctors at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Being 67, he’s learned this about living: Meet people on their own ground and you will discover that this Earth is our special place to meet and support each other. His motto: Live now. Share yourself now. Every living thing you experience is a pure gift. Love all life unconditionally. Contact him at mcg9940@yahoo.com.
Mizu Sugimura…is a third-generation Japanese American living in Federal Way. She’s married and a parent of one adult child. A lifelong resident of the Puget Sound area, she graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of Washington School of Communications. and served on Federal Way’s Diversity and Art Commissions. Her interests are politics, art, the history of minorities in Washington and family history. She’s written a self-published family history about her paternal grandfather. Contact her at mizusugi@yahoo.com.
Kim Thompson…is a Grit City native who was born and raised in Tacoma’s Old Town neighborhood by the gulch. She boasts that she’s a former Lowell Leopard, Mason Mustang and Wilson Ram, a short-time PLU Lute and a longtime UW Husky. This former corporate businesswoman is a wife, a mom, a school volunteer, a substitute teaching assistant, a writer and a born-again distance runner. She has convinced friends from Bellevue that Tacoma is worth the drive. Contact her at kimricksy@comcast.net. ugi@yahoo.com.
5 comments:
Whenever the next get-together is held, I hope the planets will be aligned such that I'll be able to be with you.
Actually, Charles and I would love to host a get-together of the Neighborhood here at our house sometime, too.
Yes!!!!!!!!
That sounds great emeraldprincess! I don't know where your neighbourhood is or how much you like to drive around...send me an email and we can talk.
Yes, last night we became The Blog Squad...promising Oneal an afro like Linc's...Patty and Kim doin' some Kung-Fu fightin'! Oneal found the intro to The Mod Squad on yooztoobies and sent it to all of us this morning. I really tried to put it on my post...guess I didn't figure out the video thingie-dingie yet!
It was great to meet you Patty...I look forward to many more groovy gatherings. In the meantime...write on, In Your Neighbourhood!
Wednesday and Friday evenings are out for me... outside of that I can wait to see the Emerald King (Charles) and the Emerald Queen ( grrr... the non-tiger man, Joseph, aka, Oneal)
Patty -
Beautiful!
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