My latest blog post about Seattle's book industry...

Quoted: Seattle Newcomer Examiner - Nancy Pearl, Seattle-based founder of Book Lust, has put the city's literary scene on the map. And as she noted in the New York Times, thanks to the impact of local companies like Amazon, Costco and Starbucks, "New York may publish the books, but Seattle significantly defines America’s reading list.”

A listing of Seafair events happening throughout the month.

Quoted: Seafair is Seattle's summer festival celebration. Experience hydroplanes, Blue Angels, Milk Carton Derby, Torchlight Run, Torchlight Parade, Triathlon and more.

Finally checking this place out! I have reservations for the deck and, of course, plans to see the burlesque show afterwards :)

Quoted: The Pink Door - Italian-American Restaurant & Cabaret Lounge - Seattle, Washington. Located in Pike Place Market. Enjoy outdoor dining on our deck with spectacular views of the Puget Sound.

My latest blog post. Um, notice a trend in what I've been writing about? Haha.

Quoted: Seattle Newcomer Examiner - Recently, I was surprised to learn that Seattle has one of the biggest and baddest (that's a compliment) burlesque scenes in the country. You could even say it's been a pioneer in burlesque's recent resurgence.

Hooray, time for the Fremont Fair! City Guides actually has an article ranking the Solstice Parade (nude bike ride, and all) as one of the countrys' best solstice events. I'm also a big fan of the Mermaid Parade in Coney Island...

Quoted: Now in its 37th year, Fremont Fair returns to celebrate the Summer Solstice and the best of our community. During Fair weekend, people from all walks of life come together to shop, eat, drink, perform, smile, dance, run, converse, debate, groove and parade.

Yay, time for the UDistrict Street Fair!

Quoted: For 39 years the University District StreetFair has been the kick-off event for the festival season in the Seattle region.

Oh man, I really want to go to this! Perhaps for my b-day...

Quoted: DjangoFest returns to Whidbey Island for a five-day festival celebrating the music and spirit of the great French/Belgian Gypsy guitarist, Django Reinhardt.

Writing an article about this...

Quoted: Scholar/activist Raj Patel, a former policy analyst with Food First who has been on the frontlines of public protest (tear-gassed on four continents), is here with a vital, internationally-praised book on globalization and food, Stuffed and Starved: The Hidden Battle for the World Food System.

My article on the Chaya auction!

Quoted: Chaya hosts a fundraiser celebrating its fight against domestic violence.