Halfway into the Unknown
Halfway through my Masters of Education program, I just started observing Level 1 ESL classes in the Seattle area. And … Continue reading Halfway into the Unknown
Tag: Seattle
When a City Reminds You of Those You’ve Lost
I had a best friend a few years back. A straight guy. Which maybe should have tipped me off. But … Continue reading When a City Reminds You of Those You’ve Lost
Disrupting Porn Fantasies: Midnights at the Electric Blue Angel
A new work written by Josh Hornbeck (Heavy Lay the Chains, The Beating of a Warrior’s Heart), Midnights at the … Continue reading Disrupting Porn Fantasies: Midnights at the Electric Blue Angel
So a Random Guy Pulls up and Asks If I Want a Ride
So I’m walking down my street with a full grocery bag when a guy pulls up to me in his … Continue reading So a Random Guy Pulls up and Asks If I Want a Ride
Just Another Cupcake Mishap
I first discovered Seattle’s cupcake culture five years ago, on a display table in a Queen Anne grocery store. Cupcake Royale packages … Continue reading Just Another Cupcake Mishap
When Diving Under the Table Isn’t Enough
Recently, I went to a Seattle bar hosting festivities in honor of the Scottish poet Robert Burns. As my friend … Continue reading When Diving Under the Table Isn’t Enough
Saying Goodbye
One hour ago I packed up my housemate and leaned through the driver’s open window to tease her. Then, I stepped back. … Continue reading Saying Goodbye
Body as Home
I miss the roads along which I used to run. Running taught me many things. It taught me perseverance when … Continue reading Body as Home
A Matter of Belief
On Saturday night, I attended Elliott Bay Book Company’s 40th Anniversary reading. Seattle authors Jim Lynch, Ryan Boudinot, and Maria … Continue reading A Matter of Belief
The Optimism of Cities
People say Seattle once had seven hills. One is now missing: Denny Hill. In 1897, city designers decided they’d had … Continue reading The Optimism of Cities
