2008 Review: There is nothing to write but the truth

I recently experienced something that all writers go through; that of pouring one’s blood, sweat and tears into a written piece, only to have one’s editor (hugs!) toss it aside and demand something with a different “tone”.  Alright, to say he “tossed it aside” and “demanded” something else might be a bit dramatic, but it …

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Seattle Snow Fever 2008: No seriously, we really do need to be rescued…

Okay so, I honestly can’t remember the last time I spent so many consecutive days inside my house, other than when I had newborns.  These last few weeks have been hell as you very well know.  We in the Pacific NW always seem to enjoy the idea of a white Christmas, but when the white …

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The Diary of Sable Verity; the great snow of 2008

Editor’s note: There are various measurement methods being used across our state to determine how much, and for how long, snow has been falling here.  Some have it at 6 days- others, like King County, have it at 11.  We think bigger is better because it allows us to be more creative and dramatic.  Snowed …

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Sundquist to non-English speaking parent: I want to hear from everyone; 'cept you

On whom does the burden rest?     Boy oh boy, Sundquist is losing it.  Me thinks he’s gotten a bit stressed under pressure. Tonight was the much anticipated Cooper/Pathfinder meeting.  Here’s your clothes pin, you might want to stick it on your nose now. At the beginning of the meeting, Sundquist laid out the …

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