tacoma: Helping others.
- 08/21/08 09:37 AM
I think that American people are incredibly kind in general. They do help other coutries all the time. I have collected many art supplies and toys in my neighborhood and sent it to an orphanages back to my motherland - Belarus. I found so much support here. On the other hand, in Belarus, it is hard to find anyone who is willing to deliver this boxes from one city to the orphanage. People in the third world countries just do not understand a principle of charity. They used to live in a hard reality, they used to have no help, and they no … (6 comments)
tacoma: Showcasing the window view.
- 06/22/08 09:38 AM
If you need to capture a room with a big windows, try to do it when the sun is on the other side of the house. Use flash and if the window is not the only light subject in the photos, you should be just fine. Try to line up the window frame and a horizontal line of the landscape behind the window, but in the same time use angles inside of the room. By capturing the image from the far away corner will allow you not to have a flash reflection on the window. Later on adjust light for the … (16 comments)
tacoma: If you can do anything you want, what would it be?
- 06/15/08 03:42 PM
I have talents but I do not use them properly. I was a good dancer; I never took classes or did anything about it. I did sing, my school used me in their concerts all the time, but since then I never did sing again. I take good photos, and I started making some money by taking photos for other agent's listings. But I never took classes and still do not have a professional camera. I live in America and I speak English somehow, but I still make thousands of mistakes. So, is it good to know how to do everything but … (25 comments)
Tacoma Museum of glass in the one place you can not miss when you see the city for the first time. It is the most unusually shaped building in the downtown. I lived in Tacoma almost three years and I have been in museum three times. The last time I visited it I was completely amazed by spiritual creative energy and the fact that the best glass artist in Italy came to Tacoma to teach his techniques.. I spent three hours inside and I didn't want to leave. The new inhibition is full of the best glass … (1 comments)
If we have family or friends visiting us from another states or a country, we go to Asado. It is a little bit noisy, crowded and expensive, BUT the food is amazing. And it smells so good even on the parking lot that you just can't walk by it without dreaming to try their Iron steak. again. Expect to spend $50-75 per person for a three course meal with wine. Their cocktails are as great … (2 comments)
tacoma: Tulip valley in Washington State.
- 06/13/08 05:31 AM
If you live in Seattle area or you are visiting Washington state in April- May, consider going to the Tulip valley. It is an amazing experience and an opportunity to take some great photos. Every year the blooming time changes according to the weather. Some years fields were blooming in the last two weeks of April. This year they were blooming until middle of May. It takes 1 hour and 20 minutes from Seattle by I-5 North. In the valley you will see a lot of small signs pointing to the tulip fields. Also there some farms that do flower … (10 comments)
tacoma: An environmental secret of Tacoma.
- 05/29/08 11:51 AM
No, I will not tell you why it is so stinky when you drive around the port area...just a couple advises on the other matter.
Do you need to dispose of large household items that won't fit in your garbage container? Consider using Call-2-Haul. Available by appointment twice a year. It is a free picks up service provided by City of Tacoma. Call (253) 573-2468 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/Page.aspx?hid=1227
If you have an old refrigerator. You can get rid of it for free and get a $30 rebate Schedule a free pick up: … (2 comments)
tacoma: What is the best breed of cat?
- 05/20/08 02:51 PM
I always loved cats; I had my own had when I was 8 years old. I did bring it home from my friend's house. It was 4 weeks old tabby. He was my friend, he even eat pickles if I wanted him too. We called him Kis-kis. Then I had Nika, who was female and she was the biggest thief in the world. If anything was left on countertops Nika will get it, try it and leave it on the floor. Terrible character! But she gave us the most beautiful kittens in the whole town and our friends were quite appreciative. … (24 comments)
tacoma: What is TAGRO? Premium soil products from the City of Tacoma.
- 04/03/08 08:45 AM
It is the second year when I use TAGRO in my flower and vegetable garden. It is natural, everything grows incredibly well and it is really cheap. Last year I payed $24 for a small truck of this material. This year, we are changing the landscaping in our back yard, so we needed a lot of new soil. I ordered 10 cubic yards and paid $95 including delivery. You wil have to mix it with top soil, because it works as a soil conditioning. www.tagro.com 253-502-2150.
TAGRO makes it easy to be green.In the Northwest we enjoy an amazing environment: snow-capped mountain peaks, clear-flowing rivers, sky-piercing evergreens. And more people than ever … (3 comments)
tacoma: Mission Statement = Aphorism?
- 03/05/08 03:29 PM
I was looking for a mission statement. I want it to be powerful, funny. Something about honesty, professionalism, quality. But I started reading aphorisms and I could not stop. So, I wanted to share some of them with you. … (4 comments)
tacoma: Children from Chernobyl region of Belarus. Letter to the host families. Way to help.
- 12/29/07 12:22 PM
I would love to host children myself when we will have kids. I think it is a great opportunity for children to learn more about other cultures, learn different language and understand that not everyone in the worlds as lucky as they are. I do not know any child from Belarus who says something like "I do not eat tomatoes...". I hope my children will have chance to live in different countries while they are growing up. I also hope they will appreciate what they have and share it with less lucky people. … (2 comments)
I think that American people are incredibly kind in general. They do help other coutries all the time. I have collected many art supplies and toys in my neighborhood and sent it to an orphanages back to my motherland - Belarus. I found so much support here. On the other hand, in Belarus, it is hard to find anyone who is willing to deliver this boxes from one city to the orphanage. People in the third world countries just do not understand a principle of charity. They used to live in a hard reality, they used to have no help, and they no … (6 comments)
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