At Seattlest, the commenter is king, partly because we get away with writing less when we quote! So here's this thumbnail review of Prayer for My Enemy: "It manages to address some very serious topics (acted out extremely well) and then another second switch to being really light-hearted." You are correct, commenter! more ›

"What's the weather like today?" is a question many people think to ask the internet in the morning. Fleese or jacket, scarf or umbrella or all of the above? You need to know what the conditions are like outside before you can go anywhere. Never mind the fact that you'd need a giant backpack and a few sherpas to carry enough gear to be prepared for any weather the region may throw at us on a given day. You gotta make a guess and dress accordingly. "How's traffic on 5?" is another question you might ponder into your laptop at the breakfast table. more ›