Ah, Thanksgiving. A time to give thanks, eat food, drink some beer, watch football, ignore the sordid implications of our colonial past and continued exploitation of minority groups (whoa, sorry, soapbox), and... uh... do some running? In addition to tons of turkey, this weekend features several fun races that offer the opportunity to burn a few calories amid the endless feasting. So give yourself an excuse for the carbo-loading this weekend by signing up for one of these events, all of which seem to be accepting registrations and scheduled to go on despite the weather. more ›

Books new and used, wi-fi, sandwiches, coffee, and a fireplace: Third Place Books (in both locations) had for years held a perch high up on Seattlest's list of cozy, soul-nourishing morning destinations as the bearer of quite a few good things. When we moved south from our studio apartment on the Ave to a somewhat quieter, albeit shared, old house on Capitol Hill, Third Place's Ravenna location fell into that regrettable out-of-sight-out-of-mind zone. Our visits became rare. When we did remember, the Honey Bear Bakery was always there in the same building to greet us with bottomless cups of dark coffee, warm orange-pecan rolls, or a noon-time sandwich packed with sprouts and hummus. more ›

Seattle is running its collective heart out this morning. You can watch Meet the Press next week. Head over to Lake Washington Boulevard, the Arboretum/Interlaken Park, or anywhere along the 26.2 mile route to cheer them on. Half-marathon begins at 7 a.m. in front of the EMP; marathon begins at 8:15. Last one there is a rotten egg. more ›