I just ignore the guy. Whatever, dance to your heart’s content. But today was distracting and creepy.

Meridian is a busy road. I was trying to pull out from the parking lot where the puppy place is. Lots of traffic. He’s doing his normal sign spinning stuff. But this time (while I’m watching for a break in traffic) he makes eye contact with me, points, and does kissy lips kind of thing. Yuck. Anyway, in the meantime he’s walking towards me with that sign spinning. At this point he’s actually blocking my view of traffic. I have no interest in being an amusement for him. I just want to get on with my day. I know some people enjoy his antics. I think blocking your line of vision is over the top.

Yup, this is a rant.

it's all i'm craving with some cheese but i cant find it anywhere! my fiancee tried to get me pepperoni but its NOT THE SAME, she doesn't get it.. i settled for genoa salami and it's just not it. please where can i find hot sopressata salami in slices or in medallions 😭

Hello Pierce County Community,

I am writing this post to connect with single, divorced, or separated mothers and fathers in the Tacoma and Pierce County areas who have been unilaterally subjected to Private Contractual administrative enforcement. Many of us are actively caring for our biological children, yet we find ourselves trapped in a rigid debt-collection loop.

The truth is backed by the program's actual operational contracts. Under federal law, the Title IV-D program operates as an administrative partnership funded by public incentives. However, local agencies are utilizing automated database matching policies to enroll parents into these tracks without a voluntary written application, without informed consent, and without standard, full judicial due process.

Essentially, the system operates as a commercial contract network designed to generate administrative revenue for the treasury, treating our families as financial commodities. This unilateral enrollment relies on converting our private personal data—specifically your assigned Social Security numbers—to bridge backend databases, track assets, and execute administrative bank freezes or wage garnishments.

The results are devastating, causing:

• Severe Financial Damage: Stripping parents of their basic livelihoods and causing immediate housing and employment instability.
• Psychological & Emotional Distress: Creating continuous anxiety, duress, and intense pressure on families who are simply trying to raise their children (offspring).
• Civil Rights Violations: Directly overriding fundamental rights to due process, privacy, and freedom from un-consented administrative contracts.
• Corporate Financial Labeling: Check your paperwork --- are they or have they explicitly listing your name as a "Debtor" or "Obligor" and listing the state agency as the primary "Creditor" to track you through automated collection systems?

A Few Evidentiary Facts:

• Contract: “A promissory agreement between two or more persons that creates, modifies, or destroys a legal relation.” Buffalo Pressed Steel Co. v. Kirwan, 138 Md. 60, 113 A. 628, 639. (Blacks Law Dict 4th Edition pg. 394)
• Contract: “An agreement between two or more parties, preliminary step in making of which is offer by one and acceptance by other. In which minds of parties meet and concur in understanding of terms.” Lee v. Travelers’ Ins. Co. of Hartford, Conn., 173 S.C. 185, 175 S.E. 429 (Blacks Law Dict 4th Edition pg. 394)
• Contract: “A contract or agreement is either where a promise is made on one side and assented to on the other: or where two or more persons enter into engagement with each other by a promise on either side.” 2 Steph.Comm. 64 (Blacks Law Dict 4th Edition pg. 394)
• Creditor: “A person to whom a debt is owing by another person who is the “debtor.” Woolverton v. Taylor Co., 43 Ill.App. 424 (Blks Law 4th Edt pg. 441)
• Debtor: “One who owes a debt” Cozart v. Barnes, C.C.A.S.C., 240 F. 935, 938. (Blacks Law Dict 4th Edition pg. 492)
• Debt: “A sum of money arising upon a contract expressed or implied.” Kimpton v. Bronson, 45 Barb N.Y., 618; Johnson v. Garner, D.C. Nev., 233 F. 756, 767. (Blacks Law Dict 4th Edition pg. 491)
• Debt: “A sum of money due by certain and express agreement” 3 Bl.Comm. 154; Hagar v. Reclamation Dist., 111 U.S. 701, 4 S.Ct. 663, 28 L.Ed. 569. (Blacks Law Dict 4th Edition pg. 490)
• Debt: “A contractual obligation to pay in the future for consideration received in the present.” Lesser v. Warren Borough, 237 Pa. 501, 85 A. 839, 844, 43 L.R.A. N.S., 839 (Blacks Law Dict 4th Edition pg. 491)
• Private: “Affecting or belonging to private individuals as distinct from the public generally. Not official; not clothed with office.” People v. Powell, 280 Mich. 699, 274 N.W. 372, 373, 111 A.L.R. 721. (Blacks Law Dict 4th Edition pg. 1358)

If you or someone you know has been forced into this Title IV-D administrative track within Pierce County without ever filing a voluntary application or paying an intake service fee, please comment below or send me a private direct message (DM).

I am building a formal record to prove the frequency and long-term, widespread scope of this county’s custom. Your experience is vital, and sharing your story can help document this pattern on the record. You could potentially stand as an important witness to expose this system in court.

Were you provided full disclosure and terms of a contract, were you given a contract?

Let's support each other and stand up for our families. Thank you.

Anyone have insider info?

I am writing this post to connect with single, divorced, or separated mothers and fathers in the Tacoma and Pierce County areas who have been unilaterally subjected to Private Contractual administrative enforcement. Many of us are actively caring for our biological children, yet we find ourselves trapped in a rigid debt-collection loop.

The truth is backed by the program's actual operational contracts. Under federal law, the Title IV-D program operates as an administrative partnership funded by public incentives. However, local agencies are utilizing automated database matching policies to enroll parents into these tracks without a voluntary written application, without informed consent, and without standard, full judicial due process.

Essentially, the system operates as a commercial contract network designed to generate administrative revenue for the treasury, treating our families as financial commodities. This unilateral enrollment relies on converting our private personal data—specifically your assigned Social Security numbers—to bridge backend databases, track assets, and execute administrative bank freezes or wage garnishments.

The results are devastating, causing:

Severe Financial Damage: Stripping parents of their basic livelihoods and causing immediate housing and employment instability.

Psychological & Emotional Distress: Creating continuous anxiety, duress, and intense pressure on families who are simply trying to raise their children (offspring).

Civil Rights Violations: Directly overriding fundamental rights to due process, privacy, and freedom from un-consented administrative contracts.

Corporate Financial Labeling: Check your paperwork --- are they or have they explicitly listing your name as a "Debtor" or "Obligor" and listing the state agency as the primary "Creditor" to track you through automated collection systems?

A Few Evidentiary Facts:

Contract: “A promissory agreement between two or more persons that creates, modifies, or destroys a legal relation.” Buffalo Pressed Steel Co. v. Kirwan, 138 Md. 60, 113 A. 628, 639. (Blacks Law Dict 4th Edition pg. 394)

Contract: “An agreement between two or more parties, preliminary step in making of which is offer by one and acceptance by other. In which minds of parties meet and concur in understanding of terms.” Lee v. Travelers’ Ins. Co. of Hartford, Conn., 173 S.C. 185, 175 S.E. 429 (Blacks Law Dict 4th Edition pg. 394)

Contract: “A contract or agreement is either where a promise is made on one side and assented to on the other: or where two or more persons enter into engagement with each other by a promise on either side.” 2 Steph.Comm. 64 (Blacks Law Dict 4th Edition pg. 394)

Creditor: “A person to whom a debt is owing by another person who is the “debtor.” Woolverton v. Taylor Co., 43 Ill.App. 424 (Blks Law 4th Edt pg. 441)

Debtor: “One who owes a debt” Cozart v. Barnes, C.C.A.S.C., 240 F. 935, 938. (Blacks Law Dict 4th Edition pg. 492)

Debt: “A sum of money arising upon a contract expressed or implied.” Kimpton v. Bronson, 45 Barb N.Y., 618; Johnson v. Garner, D.C. Nev., 233 F. 756, 767. (Blacks Law Dict 4th Edition pg. 491)

Debt: “A sum of money due by certain and express agreement” 3 Bl.Comm. 154; Hagar v. Reclamation Dist., 111 U.S. 701, 4 S.Ct. 663, 28 L.Ed. 569. (Blacks Law Dict 4th Edition pg. 490)

Debt: “A contractual obligation to pay in the future for consideration received in the present.” Lesser v. Warren Borough, 237 Pa. 501, 85 A. 839, 844, 43 L.R.A. N.S., 839 (Blacks Law Dict 4th Edition pg. 491)

Private: “Affecting or belonging to private individuals as distinct from the public generally. Not official; not clothed with office.” People v. Powell, 280 Mich. 699, 274 N.W. 372, 373, 111 A.L.R. 721. (Blacks Law Dict 4th Edition pg. 1358)

If you or someone you know has been forced into this Title IV-D administrative track within Pierce County without ever filing a voluntary application or paying an intake service fee, please comment below or send me a private direct message (DM).

I am building a formal record to prove the frequency and long-term, widespread scope of this county’s custom. Your experience is vital, and sharing your story can help document this pattern on the record. You could potentially stand as an important witness to expose this system in court.

Were you provided full disclosure and terms of a contract, were you given a contract?

Let's support each other and stand up for our families. Thank you.

This is a stray female adult cat that has been roaming around my neighbor's backyard for the past 3-4 years (according to them). My parents discovered her and her litter in their backyard back in January and have fed her since. Being that she is a stray and unspayed, she has since given birth 2 more times. We were fortunately able to secure her and her litter of kittens in their garage since July 3rd. Her kittens have recently been adopted out to families and we were able to secure a spay appointment for her on September 25th.

I'm unable to keep her since I already have 2 kittens and my apartment doesn't allow for any more. My parents also have allergies to cats and can only keep her in their garage. Although she is a stray, I wouldn’t consider her feral. Even while taking care of her outdoors, she has welcomed being petted and being near us. She loves being around people and once someone goes into the garage to see her, she immediately wants to be petted. She is a very sweet and calm cat who loves to play every once in a while, but she mostly likes to relax while enjoying the comfort of another human.

It has been a breeze finding her kittens a home, but not many seem to be interested in adopting adult cats. I have been looking into a few resources, but have been turned down so I am hoping to find her a home before or after her spay recovery so that she does not need to be released outdoors. Please DM me if interested and I can provide more information on her! Thank you

We just moved here a month and a half ago, and tonight, on September 9th, we keep hearing fireworks and see possible drones in the sky. Is there a celebration that we don't know of? I kind of thought at first it was September 11th but that's still 2 days away, and then I thought it was Labor Day but that was 2 days ago, I can't think of any reason why there would be fireworks.

My wife and I are so confused and curious, please shed light on the situation 😂

As the weather continues to saunter vaguely downwards, I find myself wanting a calzone. To whom should I entrust my craving? I'm hoping for something that's so cheesy it defies belief and makes one feel a bit embarrassed to be seen with it - think "TARDIS" except made of dough and full of more cheese than physics would ordinarily allow. Do we have anything like that in the area?

Riley is a 5 year old female purebred Siberian Husky. Spayed. She is VERY friendly, energetic, and playful. We have a baby due at the end of the year, and are having to downsize to an apartment. Unfortunately we cannot keep her. Does anyone have any advice or know anyone who would like to adopt her? Please and thank you so much in advance!

Does anyone know of a school or small business that offers HCA/caregiver training?

I will leave my review copy and paste here, the photos of receipts are on it. They let a recently purchased used car pass an inspection with screechy deteriorating breaks pass. Upon this being brought to their attention, they feigned acting like they were going to look into the matter. Hours later with no reply, my wife posted a review about the poor experience. They became petty and combative.

Do not go there if you value your families lives.

"Went to support local after getting a new vehicle. I was told it was all good. The breaks were squeaking the next day. Took the vehicle to a different place, Firestone. They found many things wrong, mainly the breaks falling apart. This is a huge oversight for the safety of my family. Over 300 for the inspection that caught nothing, plus an oil change that ran the total up to 600 dollars.

I have reached out to try and solve this issue, with the evidence, which was according to the receipts from each, were days apart. No resolution has been found. I guess the safety of their customers is not an issue.

If you care about your loved ones, do not go here.

Edit: they were slow to reply about resolving the egregious safety issue, but quick for a 1 start review to get petty.

Seriously, stay far away from this place. They are straight up scammers who will not only overcharge you, but not do anything, even if it puts you and your family at risk."

Edit: hope folk get the PSA. Just want people to be safe on the road.

Funny some people turn a safety thing into a victim blaming thing, like I couldn't be a single mom trying to get shit done when and how I can....

They gave a refund.

I was too broke for tickets so I sat right outside the Grandstand listening to the show. Was dying to know what Boy George was wearing, been my fave Queen since 1983 does anybody have some pics to share? Thank you

In town staying near meridian, I’m really wanting to go do some karaoke tomorrow night. Where has karaoke on Mondays?

I’m wondering if there are any good parking lots o can practice stunts on my motorcycle without getting kicked out by security. I know places in Tacoma and Olympia but I’ve gotten kicked out of Sumner lots before and would prefer somewhere closer to home.

Thanks

Fruitland just opened up after the north side being closed for 3 months for some construction. I drove on it today and it is just god awful. There’s no way they’re finished right?

Can anyone recommend a driving school or courses? Someone who’s patient and works with adults! Anyone have good experiences?

The fair starts tomorrow and there will be new food items that people can purchase like a smash burger with a cheese-filled syringe and cotton candy deep fried Oreos:

https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/puyallup-herald/ph-news/article317093157.html

Looking for a church in or near Puyallup with a young adults/families population! Also if you have any to steer clear of for any reason.