Over the weekend I went to see a couple movies. I don’t get out to see movies in theaters that … More
Category: Buildings
You can take the man out of the building, and then he’s outside.
MY NEIGHBORHOOD IS PRETTIER WITHOUT THE VIADUCT
It was both cold and extremely bright, the way Northwest Autumns are as they slowly transition into full winter. I’d … More
TALL BUILDINGS AND THEIR MEANINGS
The Smith Tower, arguably Seattle’s first nationally iconic building, has been purchased by Goldman Sachs. This is a shame; Goldman … 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
A BRIEF, VIOLENT METAPHOR FOR BEZOS’ “PHILANTHROPY”
A man with a blowtorch comes to your home when you are at work. He torches it, then takes a … More
THIRD AND PIKE IS EXTREMELY
The corner of 3rd and Pine is extremely urban, but each of the businesses at its four corners could plausibly … More
THE TELLING PLAQUES OF THE FAIRHAVEN DISTRICT
Fairhaven is a boutique area with a deeply strange history. At the south end of Bellingham, once it’s own town, … More
I CAN WANT TO PRESERVE THE SHOWBOX AND STILL BE A YIMBY
I’ve read a lot of takes on the Showbox recently, and it’s been frustrating to see people that I generally … 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
YOUR FRIENDS’ SOCIALS ARE ONLY PART OF THE STORY
In the last week, my Seattle social media feeds have been exploding. There’s Dave Meinert and the non-apologies of folks … More