Chinatown
It looks like the gate at the entrance to Chinatown. But it’s in China....
My 2019 in Books
Another year, another Goodreads Challenge. Since I started reading so many graphic novels, setting my challenge goal has been a challenge in itself. On the...
Pacific Northwest Ballet Completes My Cinderella Season
Fairy tales, by definition, are timeless. And yet they also seem to have their moments. This year, Cinderella seems to be having hers. I’m not...
Local Music I Like
Being small-to-smallish regional fests, Pickathon, Timberfest, and Doe Bay Fest all feature a lot of local bands. Other local bands like Dave B and Black...
Yet Another Charming Streetscape
When I visited Qingdao in 2015, I stayed in the historical German Concession area. The neighborhood’s mixture of European and Asian architecture constantly reminded me...