Posts for April, 2010

It’s not about scolding

April 26th, 2010

The headline on the Seattle Times piece about the Council's recent letter to the Mayor regarding long-term solutions to homelessness and street crime was unfortunate. ("Council strikes back....")  It fit the easy frame of conflict between the Council and Mayor which excites people.  Among the local politicos internet browsers and apps go [More]


Home seige: Day 7

April 13th, 2010

I have been sick at home since last Wednesday.  I have had high fevers, low fevers, a debilitating headache, and, now, lots of coughing. I've ingested enough Tylenol to merit one of those eating contest trophies and still I feel about as good as someone who wins one for downing 50 Peeps. [More]