Hey Baby, It’s the Fourth of July

Early on the morning of the fourth we woke up to a strange noise. It’s been unseasonably warm here in Seattle and we’ve been going to bed with the windows open. Instead of birds waking us at daybreak, however, it was rain. There was a cool breeze coming in the window and it smelled clean. …


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The Family + Seattle = Good Times!

Starting last Friday, we had invasion of the family members. They didn’t all show up at once, which allowed for variety in the outings. Seattle is nothing less than paradise at this time of year and there’s no end of excellent things to do. You can send your guests away saying “Man, they live in …


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Fish Wednesday: Family Visit Edition

We haven’t eaten at neighborhood favorite Coastal Kitchen for a while, so it was nice to have an excuse to wander over for the new(ish) Greek menu. The Greeks, bless them, know a thing or two about seafood and Coastal knows a thing or two about dinner, so it was a fine combination. We had …


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You’re Here, You’re Queer…

…we’re used to it.                   When the gay pride parade becomes way more about corporate entitiies and way less about the rights of our gay citizens, maybe it’s been mainstreamed a little TOO much. After all, the parade has been, up until now, a fun and FABulous …


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Instant Op-Ed

I really do not have much of a sense of humor about misogyny or racism. I think that is okay.

Sitka and Spruce

The place we used to go to get donuts is now quite the gourmet destination. Boy chefs and staff, some of them covered in tattoos, dish up some of the fanciest and most delicious food I’ve eaten in Seattle in – well – a long time. And Seattle is no shabby town for food, so …


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