Culture How to maneuver the legendary Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Among our fashion maven's tips: Make a list of things you want, then grab and buy and worry about size later. by Meredeth McMahon / July 11, 2007
Culture In the race for the White House, you need not settle for a candidate with only one god One of Steve Clifford's nine gods 'ꀔ we forget which one. by Steve Clifford / July 8, 2007
Culture Flip Side exclusive: Why those contractors don't show up at your home Turns out there's an entire state agency that ensures that they are chronologically challenged. by Steve Clifford / July 1, 2007
Culture We must find a way to export our expertise in lobbying, lending, and litigation Because in the age of globalization, the U.S. can't compete by actually making stuff. Well, except for methane from corn-fed cattle. by Steve Clifford / June 24, 2007
Culture Summer fashions for men who don't want to think too much Clockwise from top left: Tommy Bahama shirt, shark swim trunks, linen trousers, and flat-front chino shorts. by Meredeth McMahon / June 18, 2007
Culture Excess altruism threatens the Northwest economy We could do with a little less vision and values and a little more profit by Steve Clifford / June 17, 2007
Culture 20 questions for the well-read book club Things Oprah would never ask, or would never have to ask. by Steve Clifford / June 13, 2007
Culture Father's Day shopping emergency! It's late, but not too late, to do right by Dad. by Meredeth McMahon / June 12, 2007
Culture A health-care system everyone would like is the one we already have The premise is so simple: Stick someone else with the bill. Besides making everyone happy, this approach will solve global warming. by Steve Clifford / May 29, 2007
Culture Updating La Boheme into Le Bourgeois The very popular opera needs more contemporary relevance. Fortunately, Seattle Opera is on the case and has commissioned a new sequel, set in high-rent Seattle and featuring the heartbreak of... by Steve Clifford / May 21, 2007