It was a perfect summer afternoon and I cruised along the waterfront, marveling at the activity around me. Years ago, I wrote that when the clouds disburse and the sun comes out, it warms the heart of the city and brightens its beauty in a unique and compelling manner. This day was no exception. It […]
How many times have I walked along Rainier Vista? Trudged through its pavement in rain and smoke? I always dreaded when the wind would blow droplets of Drumheller Fountain on me. It’s an attraction better seen than worn, but there’s no escaping its commanding jurisdiction, or the prolific geese that spend their afternoons bathing in
Years ago, I proudly displayed my pride flag in the window of my Capitol Hill apartment. Hanging pride flags in the gayborhood is as anodyne as an event poster taped on a street lamp, but for me, it was momentous. It reflects my identity and my values, and I brightly shined them in the public’s
I read a recent article in the Seattle Times that unpacked a survey by The Langston Co., which found young Seattle residents are “unsatisfied with nearly everything about the city.” It’s quite a punchy and lugubrious headline, but it didn’t come as a surprise. Since moving to the region over three years ago, I have
When I saw this colorful mural along 6th Ave a few months ago, two things came to mind: first, excitement about this vibrant and positive placemaking artwork; and second, immediately calling it an “Instagrammable wall.” Regardless, I got a photo in front of it, posted it to my Instagram Story, then didn’t think more about