Crocodile Rock

Thanks to Rain City Rock Camp, my 11-year-old daughter has already been in multiple bands and played The Crocodile Cafe twice. My husband’s college band...

What you are left with

  To quote Nick Cave, “I don’t believe in the myth of a personal God,” but sometimes it really does seem as if a higher...

Maria Stuarda and other Powerful Women

I always feel a little sorry for Donizetti. He’s like a low-ranking player in the NBA – easily better at his game than anyone you’ve...

Story Blocks

If we learn all we need to know about life in kindergarten, then first grade must be when we learn how to be professional writers....

When Bumbershoot Was For Families

When Bumbershoot was for families, before they started charging full price for children over five, I introduced my kids to a lot of good music....