COTW: Missing Tacoma
Reading your comments this week was much more fun than last week. Maybe it was the glog, Christmas cookies, and wine. Or maybe it was the addition of elves into our normal discussions. As we looked for a COTW, Grubedoo’s architectural recommendation caught our attention. And Squid’s Taj Ma-freaking-hal made our day. But, when we finally sat down to decide, it was the more serious and introspective comment that won our hearts. Lotac’s rumination on Tacoma is our comment of the week:
As I drive around my hometown and state this holiday season, I am constantly reminded of discussions on Exit 133. I see strip malls, car-centric cities and a lack of places “worth caring about.” In all of this, I also miss Tacoma. I miss the excitement of a new church coming into my neighborhood near Tacoma Ave. and I miss the chance to check out a multitude of neighborhoods, each with their own character…(continued)
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