From Below Rogue Corn DevoursIs the Emerald City turning into Kansas? Drought in Seattle has produced some strange phenomena, including this cornstalk growing out of a gutter in Montlake. Now all we need is Tom Joad ranting on a street corner about the price of peaches and we’ll be all set.... continue reading on Seattlest
We know what you’re thinking: “Performance-enhancing drugs, in basketball?! It can’t be true.” Ah, but you would be wrong, and it took an ex-Sonic to prove it. Rashard Lewis, now of the Orlando Magic, was suspended for ten games by the NBA for an elevated testosterone level. Turns out he... continue reading on Seattlest
Are you ready for some football? As the summer fades into fall, and the Mariners slide slowly out of contention, it’s time to starting thinking pigskin. For those who just can’t hold out for pre-season games, there is a free, open practice tomorrow at Husky Stadium. The gates open at... continue reading on Seattlest
Looking Back--with Cooler Heads--at 103"Isn't it so nice and cool today?" the woman behind the grocery counter said yesterday. The temperature had pushed up to the low 80s. Any other summer, that would qualify as a seasonal high and would probably draw complaints of too much damn heat. But after last week's furnace hot... continue reading on Seattlest
Two Days in the Basement with Borgnine, Bixby, and Mad DogDriven to the basement by the intense heat, we kicked the snowshoes and skies out of the way and pulled up to an old sofa. We only have basic cable in the basement and an old 13" Panasonic TV with a built-in VCR, so we expected to have a limited... continue reading on Seattlest
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