Making the Case for More Housing: What Would Jesus Say?

I grew up in a fundamentalist, charismatic church. We didn’t handle snakes, but there was speaking in tongues. People were “slain in the spirit.” Look it up. I probably should have been a preacher. I am good at preaching. Unfortunately, most people don’t like preaching. Now I am a baptized Episcopalian. As an Episcopalian, I […]

“Nothing but a Facade!” Historic Preservation or Waste of Money?

I have more questions than answers about the Onni project now underway where the old Seattle Times building used to be. But what I know so far, and what I’ve seen, is that an extraordinary effort is underway to preserve two corners of the facade of the old building. Taking a closer look at the […]

Just What We Need…..More Housing!

There’s not much to say here other than to show you some pictures. I took the first two walking home. Is this an affirmation? Or is it just dripping with sarcasm? I think it’s pretty obvious. And just down the street was this: Ok. Capitalism, I reject you! And then there is this, an advertisement […]