Civics and Culture

The Harder Thing

"Hey, Bashi." He tells me I'm his favorite, the best. He asks if I remember him. "Of course I remember you!" I was just about to...

Yen, Ghost, and Buses for the People

"Can I request a night stop?" "Sure!" She specified a block in between stops along the Prentice loop.* She was a demure east Asian woman I've seen...

Why I Call Myself An Urbanist

As a practicing professional and writer I'm frequently asked to represent the "urbanist" perspective on particular issues. This has gotten me thinking about what it means...

Seahawks 2016 Divisional Series Outlook

Hey fellow 12s! Here is a quick ELO summary of the 2015 season and wildcard game for your Seattle Seahawks. By Fivethirtyeight’s week-to-week ELO score,...

Love (Hurting From a Lack Thereof)

His hair wasn't always gray, but it still grows, and now it's long enough to register a breeze. With that and the tuft of...

But Where Are Your Eyes?

Patricia and I were talking about something, at the end of the Prentice loop, out there at the end of the 7 line. She's...

Seattle Ranked As A Top LGBT-Friendly City

Seattle received a perfect score on the 2015 Municipal Equality Index (MEI) for the fourth consecutive year. The report, compiled by the Human Rights...

I’ve Been Sainted

"IT'S ONLY FRIDAY BUT I'M ALREADY EXCITED FOR FOOTBALL ON SUNDAY!" That isn't me talking. As you may have guessed. It's Mr. Weyling, described in...