The Spovangelist

Time for another picture post. This is what a Hillyard toilet looks like. Make of it what you will.

Some friends were buzzing about a silly article in Seattle Weekly that featured some of their local “Earth Lovin’ Hotties.” Since it is Friday I thought I’d whip up a short list for Spokane. Crystal Gartner Crystal has done an amazing job working for Conservation Northwest for many years now to promote collaborative processes that [...]

Last night was the last night I agreed to host a fun little get-together called the Great Food Swap. On the menu was a spicy couscous with local spring herbs and cheddar from North Idaho, an Olsen Farms potato salad with a dill and lemon vinaigrette, savory red beans and rice with almonds and onion, and [...]

I think it is high time Spokane opened a hostel. You know what I’m talking about. Those low-rent hotels that offer communal accommodations with bunk-style bedding. Great for young people, those traveling long distances for long periods of time, and those that just don’t want to commit to anything pricier. If Portland can sustain 5 [...]

It was a beautiful day for a Tea Party in Spokane. There I was, sitting on the sunny steps of the Spokane Convention Center, listening as my friend John Waite (who lost in the primary race for City Council against Nancy McLaughlin last year) got booed for asking the crowd to consider third party candidates. [...]