Backyard Hummers

  I took a break during my work day to hang out with the hummers in my backyard. I went out again at the end of the day and the little guy on the line — the one with the bright blue sky behind him let me stand right next to him and snap his …
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Act Your Age

His hair was hennaed and he was sporting a comb-over. His shirt was a button down, his khakis pleated in front, his loafers sturdy and brown. The ladies denied his requests to dance, delivered while he shook his not too generous but still present belly, his arms raised over his head. He was out with …
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The Castaways on Evening Magazine

My band was featured in a segment about the ukulele on Seattle’s Evening Magazine. Can’t see the video? Try this link.

This Boat is Real

Travel writer pro tip:  When you think you’re losing perspective on what it means to be a travel writer, pack your younger brother. “Take a good hard look at the motherf*cking boat.” My brother can’t stop singing the Lonely Island song. It’s a parody of rap excess, but for years I’ve interpreted it as an …
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