Priscilla Long on Sound Poetry

Pricilla Long, teacher, and poet

David Gilmour Interviews Priscilla Long – Priscilla Long is a Seattle-based writer, author, poet, and writing teacher with awards and citations far too many to list here. She co-founded a Boston consciousness-raising group that contributed to Bread and Roses. A longtime anti-war activist, Long was arrested in the 1963 Gwynn Oak Park sit-in. You can … [Read more…]

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We Have A New Office!

950 Broadway, Tacoma

We have a new office at 950 Broadway, Tacoma, with Urban Workspace. We expect to have regular office hours in February. Hope to see you there.

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The Ugly Podcast is Back!

The Ugly Podcast with Lauren Alexander

“No Mistakes w/ Jo Bahdo” In this episode, I chat with Switzerland-based writer and fellow healing perfectionist Jo Bahdo about their recent season of writing project, defining what perfection even is, taking steps to heal distrust in ourselves after we haven’t shown up consistently for our craft, and the value in having a “no such … [Read more…]

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Breakdown Episode 8 – Interview with County Auditor

“Today we’ll talk with Linda Farmer, Pierce County Auditor, what she loves about her job and what she thinks people need to know.  Next in Both Sides Now, we’ll have a debate about abortion. And then I’ll finish with a review of 2023.”

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Breakdown with Charles Ames, Episode 6

Council Member Joe Bushnell

“Today we’ll talk with Tacoma Councilmember Joe Bushnell.  He reports on his perceptions as one of the newer councilmembers, challenges that face the City of Destiny and programs that address those concerns.   Next in Both Sides Now, we’ll have a debate about what it will take to make the Republican Party viable again. Even my … [Read more…]

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Climate Talk from TCC Students

Picture of the Salish Sea near Tacoma.

Students in Pam Beal’s English 102 class at TCC discuss the effects of climate change in Kenya, Sierra Leone, Yemen, and Louisiana. Students in Pam Beal’s English 102 class at TCC discuss the effects of climate change in their home countries of Turkey, the Philippines, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Sophia Fennell discusses sustainable ways to celebrate … [Read more…]

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Breakdown with Charles Ames – Episode 5

Jani Hitchens

“Today we’ll talk with Jani Hitchens, Pierce County Councilmember, Position #6.  We’ll discuss what a ‘county’ actually is, its responsibilities, and Pierce County’s activities in particular.  The budget takes center stage along with concerns about homelessness and uniting cities with non-profits to address it, as well.  She also says that you will have a chance … [Read more…]

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Breakdown with Charles Ames, Episode 4

Swinton Woolfe, author of The Dyeing Process, a Tacoma mystery.

“Today we’ll talk with Swinton Woolfe, the author of a new Tacoma-based action/adventure book ‘“The Dyeing Process”, a Neil Ames PI mystery series’, available now in ebook. Next in Both Sides Now, we’ll have a debate about quote, unquote ‘Socialism’. And then I’ll finish with a discussion on a crisis that is increasingly affecting us all … [Read more…]

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