Image of the Day
Because I live a somewhat atypical life, occasionally family back in Michigan will ask what I do with my days. Well, today was one for the ages, and if my day could be summarized in one snap-shot, it would be as follows: I woke up a little after 6am with a boiling...
It’s Never A Surprise
In celebration, sort of, for one of those times when having a hangover was really worth it.
Raise A Drink
You won't find many excuses to raise a glass in praise of politicians, but if you're looking for a novel toast this might just be it. Seventy-seven years ago on this day, state and federal legislators came together to do something in the best interests of our...
Please Don’t Overlook This Opportunity To Further Persecute The Jews
There’s been a lot in the news lately about Pastor Terry Jones, whose church, the Dove World Outreach Center in Gainesville, Florida, is planning to commemorate the terror attacks of September 11 by hosting a BBQ. This wouldn't be so noteworthy but for the fact...
Mama knows best, 18 August, 2010
I'd like to use this space today to acknowledge a little adjustment to our country's Constitution that occurred 90-years ago today: the ratification of the 19th Amendment. For those not immediately familiar, that's the one whose key phrase reads, "The right of...
Room For All?
We here in Seattle like to consider ourselves to be a progressive, open-minded bunch. On principle we try and make certain that everyone's rights are protected and all are free to express themselves. The other day, while on a walk through a local park, I happily...
Sung Snapshots: An Interview With Michael Stegner
I recently sat down with Michael Stegner, the songwriter, piano player and singer of the Seattle-based band Fascination Nation, to discuss the roots of his songwriting and the release of the band's upcoming album. Below is a small impression of my time with Michael,...
Disinfected, 1 July, 2010
Sometimes I forget that living in a dense urban area means that there will be occasions when I will be forced against my will to interact with people one could best call..., well..., crazy. Today, however, was a friendly reminder that no matter how artfully you...
A Bee, 8 January, 2009
A bee sting in the middle of January
Post-Christmas, 6 January, 2009
Several years ago I stopped giving Christmas gifts. I had come to see Christmas as a grossly over-commodified purchasing orgy, a holiday of things rather than people, and I simply gave up on it. This year, a couple days before the 25th, I met a woman on the street...
For Rebecca, 31 December, 2008
The other night I ran into an old friend who now lives in China. Within minutes of saying hello Becky chastised me for not writing on this blog more frequently. My first reaction was internal and was something to the effect of: Wow, I can't believe someone actually...