MEETING PEOPLE ISN’T EASY

I’ve moved to a new town, San Diego, in the last six months. I haven’t made (m)any friends yet.  I’ve … More

BUD, PAL, SWEETIE: WHAT YOU GET CALLED THAT’S NOT YOUR NAME

At the end of the night, one bar patron is in the restroom, and the other is gathering her things. … More

BAR WORK IS A COLLEGE TOWN

“It’s so good to see you again. You’ve really been missed, do  you live here now?” We stood in a … More

THE PERPETUAL HANGOVER OF THE BARTELL’S ON JACKSON

The racks of energy drink powders next to the assorted packets of nuts next to the many varying brands of … More

5 MANLY THINGS I DID THIS WEEKEND

My wife was out with her girlfriend last Saturday (thank God for GIRL’S NIGHT so I can get a BREAK … More

WHAT A CONVENIENCE STORE NEEDS TO BE GREAT

Not all bodegas are created equal. Some convenience stores are much better than others, and they gain a certain reputation … More

GO TO PLACES NOT OWNED BY MEINERT

A few years back I was sitting in a bar on Capitol Hill with a friend and cracked a joke … More

DAVE MEINERT AND THE DUDE APOLOGY FORMULA

By now, if you’re a Seattleite who enjoys going out, seeing music, or knows anyone who does, you’ve doubtlessly heard … More

YOU HAD 8,203 EVENTS THIS WEEKEND AND I DID NOT GO

If you ever doubt that Seattle (still) has an embarrassment of riches in terms of arts, food, and entertainment, I … More

A BRIEF, BUT NECESSARY REQUEST TO MY SOCIALIST COMRADES

To my friends, comrades, and fellow socialists fighting for the rights of the common man, upholding the integrity of the … More