Cycling and Seattle go hand-in-hand. The inaugural 12.1 miles of the Burke-Gilman Trail were dedicated in 1978, but the history… Read more Seattle goes bike crazy — 120 years ago!
50 years in Rome
In April, I met friends for a late lunch on the Campo de’ Fiori in Rome. The street vendors were… Read more 50 years in Rome
The world on a string
A story on the University of Washington website caught my eye recently: Aurora Valentinetti, daughter of Italian immigrants and Seattle… Read more The world on a string
America’s car museum
Next time you’re driving south on I-5, approaching the Tacoma Dome, glance to your right and there you’ll find the… Read more America’s car museum
The best gig in town
Food and travel writer Katie Parla was in Seattle in July on a book tour to promote her new book,… Read more The best gig in town