Posted Wed, Apr 2, 12:28 p.m.

Buddy can you spare $5,000?: When they came for the homeless, we did nothing. When they came for Edith Macefield's home, and called her a crazy old thing and built a monstrosity around her, we did nothing. Because that's what Seattle does: Nothing. We don't hold onto beautiful buildings, or ...

Posted Thu, Jan 31, 12:05 p.m.

RE: Media Distorts Important Message: I hear you, but I am talking about the country in general. As we are seeing right now, the wealthy (and tax advantaged) class and corporations have far too much power in determining the outcome of an election. And most news providers are happy to ...

Posted Thu, Jan 31, 10:52 a.m.

Media Distorts Important Message: The failure of John Edwards' campaign reflects some of the national temperament. It reflects, to a much greater extent, media bias toward more glamorous causes and events. This is not a political bias, exactly, but an inclination toward whatever will captivate quickly, with the least effort, ...

Posted Tue, Nov 20, 11:01 a.m.

Why Not Boot Camp for Parents?: OK, I'll draw fire on this one. I read the article in the NYT and thought: This is another money-making idea from people who understand that parents feel guilty about not spending time with their children. In families I know, where the parents are ...