Sermon on the Mont: What Monument Will We Leave Behind?
Yes it is beautiful. And yes it is historic. And yes it is one of those “must see” places. But let’s face it, Mont Saint Michel is what could be considered, like many beautiful and historic places, a tourist trap. Located in Normandy about 4 hours west of Paris, the abbey and town are right […]
Westneat and I Agree: Don’t Expect the Election Will Change Anything
I know, I’ve heard it again and again. We need to support “pro-growth” and “pro-housing” candidates. I’ve said before, over and over, about elections in Seattle won’t change things. In some ways, the upcoming election might make things even worse. The fact is, that unless and until, we change the narrative in Seattle about housing […]
Summer Reruns: Nothing But Flowers, What if We Had a Thoughtful Media?
The final episode of Summer Reruns with our fantasy theme is from a while back and was written in exasperation as some truly bad writing, editing, and reporting at the Seattle Times. Too often I think “reporters” are just eating a sandwich at their computer when they write their stories. Google searches, conventional wisdom, and […]
