National Poetry Month: The Embrace by Mark Doty

The Embrace by Mark Doty is the poem that turned me into a poetry fan. I had the opportunity to tell him that myself way back in 2002 when he was in Seattle for a speaking engagement at Cornish College of the Arts and I was doing a review of the event for Seattle... Read More

April Is National Poetry Month

I remember when I used to have time to read poetry every day. It was a beautiful thing. In honor of National Poetry Month I’d like to share a few of my favorite poems with you throughout the day, including a poem that I wrote years ago and only shared with some... Read More
Burnt Sugar in Seattle

Burnt Sugar in Seattle

I’m really lucky to live in a neighborhood that is full of cool boutiques, delicious food, and quirky celebrations. Burnt Sugar is one of my favorite go-to shops for fun cards and gifts. You can find all sorts of colorful things in this shop, from bottle openers to... Read More