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...
Looking Forward to Seattle Opera’s 2020/2021 Season
Seattle Opera announced their new season really early this year. Coincidentally, I happened to be on their website that day and saw the new line-up...
Music I Like That Spilled Over
As I listen to new music, I make notes of what I’d like to share. When I have time, I work my way through my...
Boonie Bears
When my oldest daughter was ten, she and I visited her birth city, Qingdao. Every day, we woke up early and gorged ourselves on the...