KUOW: Finally, Some Balanced News

Back in the old days, and I mean the 1990s, there was a general approach to getting a story in the press. A campaign or advocacy group would issue a press release, call reporters at the half a dozen or so outlets in town that might cover an issue or an event, and then one would […]

In Seattle, The Fun(ding) Never Ends, But the Ride Does

Oh well, that was great while it lasted. As of the end of this year, Lime will no longer have car share in Seattle. I got an email telling me so. The little Audi cars scattered across the city will start to disappear starting next month then will be gone. Lime will keep its bike […]

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 […]