Dec 6, 2012

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Nov 30, 2012

Jun 3, 2012

May 7, 2012

I never thought much about the Starbucks logo before, but yesterday, I stopped at the “original” (colloquially, at least) Starbucks location, and I realized that the old logo was kind of cool. A topless Melusine (two-tailed mermaid) holding up both tails, beckoning people to consume caffeinated beverages is … at least … weirdly...

Mar 26, 2012

Sunday morning usually means brunch at Pike Place Market, and yesterday was no exception. Shortly after 10, I headed over to Piroshky Piroshky, and this time, I decided to try something different. While I usually get Oscar’s Star or some kind of breakfast concoction, on this day, I decided to broaden my horizons. After eyeing the menu for a few moments, I...

Mar 24, 2012

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Feb 23, 2012

Dec 24, 2011

Nov 26, 2011

Tonight, Pike Place Market officially lit up for the holidays. Won’t you join me in the festivities:

Nov 14, 2011

Nov 13, 2011

Pike Place Market’s new gross mascot.

Oct 20, 2011

These are live shots. Something is being filmed at the market.

Aug 30, 2011

Aug 18, 2011

Yesterday was the 25th Birthday of Pike Place Market’s official mascot … Rachel the Pig. Ever since Sally Clark poisoned the well with what could possibly have been bribe money, Rachel just hasn’t been the same to me.  She’s no longer the sweet, smiling, innocent virgin she once was. Now, she’s had things inside of her.  Filthy,...

Aug 7, 2011

Pike Place is ground zero for buskers in the Pacific Northwest, and standing in front of the original Starbucks on most summer days is one of my personal favorites, “The Only Black Guys I’ve Ever Seen at Starbucks”. At least that’s what I call them. I’m sure the group has a real name, but I’ve never tried to interrupt them to...

Jul 30, 2011

My never-ending quest for the best, cheap food in and around Downtown Seattle has caused me to stumble upon a new reigning champion. Something only a local could discover. Now, when I reveal the source of my new culinary delight, some of you will laugh … but before pretentiously dismissing it out of hand, I urge you to try it before you scoff. Yesterday,...

Jul 24, 2011

Yesterday, I spent the entire morning doing something that only I would do. Well, except for Google. I video recorded the entirety of Downtown Seattle, including Pioneer Square, Belltown, Denny Triangle, Pike/Pine, First Hill, The Waterfront, and the International District. I started on Alaskan Way and worked my way back and forth, up and down the avenues with...

Jun 7, 2011

A few weeks ago, I flipped on the television to watch Lisa Van Cise gripe about the weather (“I wanna kill myself cause it’s sooo clowww deeee!”) when something unexpected happened. The newscast cut to a live feed of an airplane landing, and I assumed that a VIP was arriving. Was it Barack? Was it Sarah? Was it Anthony Weiner coming to do...

Jun 7, 2011

Jun 1, 2011

May 27, 2011

I recorded this two days ago after narrowly avoiding two terrorist attacks at Pike Place Market. Download Video: MP4 After the Space Needle observation deck, the fish throwers are perhaps the largest single tourist attraction in all of Seattle. I am fortunate to get to see them several times each week, and I often stop to watch for 10-15 minutes...

May 26, 2011

May 25, 2011

While other independent computer types across Seattle sit in pretentious coffee shops and admire each other’s bedhead, I choose to work in slightly less happening places. My favorite of these places is the back of the Pike Place fish market, in a corner overlooking the Puget Sound. The only problem with this spot is that it is only usable on overcast...

May 14, 2011

May 10, 2011

Now I know where Las Vegas got its slogan.