Archive for the 'Seattle' Category

Obvious Diversion in Seattle Magazine’s Best of 2005

Thursday, November 17th, 2005

When I received an email informing me that Obvious Diversion had been chosen for Seattle Magazine’s Best of 2005, two thoughts came to mind. I’m incredibly honored to be considered in a category that will also include best local storage facility and will there be complimentary booze at the party? The answer? [...]

Washington Mutual ATMs No Longer Free

Tuesday, November 15th, 2005

In the next few weeks, Washington Mutual ATMs (or as my east coast friends call it, MAC machines) will no longer be free. I know a lot of you out there rely on these usually free ATMs for cash withdrawals, so I thought I’d spread the word to start changing your habits now before [...]

Cool Solution for Building a Fence
Around a Tree

Thursday, November 10th, 2005

As if on cue, Treehugger asks for entries into a “weird eco habits” contest and my friend shows me what a tree lover he is.
Since he is among the blogless, I hereby nominate my friend and workmate Marc for his recent tree loving invention that some may find weird, but I think is just plain [...]

Get Out and Vote!

Tuesday, November 8th, 2005

This one goes out to all the Seattlites out there: Go Vote!
Here are a couple of cheat sheets to help you out.
The 2045 Seattle Election Cheat Sheet
The Stranger Election Cheat Sheet
You can call (206) 296-VOTE if you have any questions about how or where to vote.
And if you aren’t yet convinced to vote yes for [...]

Urban Craft Uprising and My Never Ending Search for a Skull and Crossbones, Bunny and Carrots Shirt

Sunday, November 6th, 2005

Along with getting brochures out for 2045 this Tuesday’s election, I dropped by Urban Craft Uprising. Described as “Your one stop indie holiday shopping experience”, it was a seriously large event with over 50 artists showing off their work from cards to clothes to plush toys to pet gravestones. The turnout was amazing [...]

Last Week In The Stranger

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2005

Last week, I made the pages of The Stranger along with a bunch of fellow troublemakers. If you’re curious as to how I don’t value my free time, check it out. Also, the issue that just came out has my Mayor Gridlock parody site on the cover.
The Last Idealists
Dreading a Future without Mass [...]

Seattle, As Seen Through The Cold Electronic Eyes of My Weather Widget

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2005

August Wilson Public Viewing on Capitol Hill Today and Tomorrow

Tuesday, October 4th, 2005

August Wilson, an astounding playwright and citizen of Seattle, died a few days ago and it looks like he was kind enough to allow for a public viewing both Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. I can remember seeing Two Trains Running in New York as a kid and walking away with quite an [...]

Extremely Important Monorail Meeting Tonight at 5:30

Wednesday, September 14th, 2005

If you believe in serious mass transit in Seattle, read on. We need your help tonight.
Tonight at 5:30, the new monorail director is going to answer the mayor’s deadline and present his plan for building our monorail. If you haven’t made it to a meeting before, this is a good one to attend [...]

Seattle’s Pizzazz is No More

Monday, September 5th, 2005

Pizzazz!, Seattle’s after-school talent show for the childless, is no more. Pizzazz! was a city-wide talent show that The Stranger ran for the last five years and just as I was about to ask if it was happening again this year, I’ve learned that, sadly, Pizzazz! is no more. (Yes, the exclamation point [...]