Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds have accompanied me through it all. They’ve guided me, consoled me, and given me an outlet to vent my sadness, anger, longing, and love. I’ve never looked back since that night in 1989 when I first saw them.
Category Archives: North America
L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon + e by Jose Andres
Las Vegas just isn't our thing. That being said, it has not escaped my notice that many of the world's best chefs have opened outposts in Sin City, so there would plenty of options for culinary adventures during our stay.
Adam Ant – Live at Neptune Theatre (03.02.2017)
Was this simply a nostalgia tour? Would it live up to my memories? Would I leave disappointed? Curiosity kept nagging and taunting me -- missing out would be the bigger regret.
Global March for Critically Endangered Animals (We Should All Give a Shit About)
September 24th marked Seattle's third annual Global March for Elephants and Rhinos – expanded this year to include Lions in the title. And, let's be honest here, there are plenty of other critically endangered animals also deserving of space on the marquee.
Victoria Highland Games
Now in its 153rd year, the Victoria Highland Games was a sea of varied and colorful tartans as numerous clans gathered to participate in a weekend of games and contests
Victoria, B.C. + Butchart Gardens
An extended weekend, a new camera lens, and a desire to put some relative distance between ourselves and Seattle provided all the excuse we needed to pay a long overdue trip to Victoria, and specifically the Butchart Gardens.
The Modern
Our last night in New York was spent dining at The Modern, a chic, Michelin-starred restaurant that overlooks the sculpture court at the Museum of Modern Art.
Noguchi Museum
I'd been wanting to go to The Noguchi Museum since the first time I visited New York City in the early 1990s. I'm pleased to say that, over twenty years later, I finally made the time.
The Cloisters
It's a beautiful Autumn afternoon as Kim and I make our way up to The Cloisters museum. The sun is shining through leaves dappled in fall colors, birds are singing, and there's a happy hum in my heart as the noise and clatter of the rest of the city falls far behind us.
Eleven Madison Park
I knew we’d be fortunate enough to have a few really nice meals in NYC, but I wanted to have at least one over-the-top extravagance.