Seattle Refined
This past year I began working with a local magazine publication, Seattle Refined, who is an affiliate with KOMO 4 news and broadcasting. My focus for their brand is local stories; who’s who, what’s happening, what’s new, and where to travel. Take a look!
Temperate Habits: A family-owned brewpub in the heart of Mt. Vernon
There is always room for you at Calypso Kitchen
Chimpanzee Northwest: A Sanctuary of Hope, A Home of Love
The Birds are Back: Snow Geese return to Skagit Valley
Seattle Non-profit Creates a Global Community
Where is the Longest Running Retail Store in WA? Ocean park.
Celebrate the Beauty and Bounty of the Earth at FinnRiver Farms
Alexandra’s Macarons: A French neighborhood bakery, right in Seattle’s Central District
Paunchy Elephant: Sharing family favorites from Marysville, WA with the world
Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery is the Latinx/Chicanx arts hub of Seattle
A haunting history at the Palace Hotel in Port Townsend
Edison, WA: Home of the infamous ‘Brewstillery’
Travel Pieces
The Tale of Terramar
Where earth and water meet, tells the tale of Terramar. A startup brewstillery who weaves sustainability into the fabric of their business while creating incredibly good brews, spirits, and a well-renowned pizza. Another honor of mine to write, this time for Food, Wine, Travel magazine.
Honoring A Way Of Life
This is a cultural story illustrating traditions, ritual, and deep, deep ties to ancestral ways played out annually during the Canoe Journey and Potlatch of the Coast Salish people. One of my biggest honors to write about this cultural event of inclusion and brotherhood.
A Wee Bit of Ireland in Bellingham
Come join the party and celebrate everything Irish at this festival in Bellingham, WA
A Wee Bit of Ireland in Bellingham
Medium Articles
We Are the People
Self-Love and Body Curves
Today, I Would rather Pull the Covers Over My Head
Sometimes there are days like these.
Isolation for the Common Good
This link takes you to an article I wrote on Medium.com which was curated in Spirituality. It speaks to our actions have rippling effects on the common good. Sometimes even when we withdraw. It has become one of my most popular articles with viewers.
Massage Therapist in the Time of Covid-19
Here you will find my account of being a massage therapist during this unprecedented time. This has been viewed and shared over 8k times on Medium.com.
How Will 2020 be your Year of Clear Vision?
Here is a piece looking ahead into this new year of 2020, little did any of us know what to expect. This is an evergreen article I believe due to it’s theme. It has been a consistent top read on Medium.com and was featured in the Medium publication, The Ascent.
With much gratitude, thank you for reading.
LBGTQ
These article’s are in conjunction with Pride month and takes a look at different issues from the inception of the gay rights movement to today’s LGBTQ+ struggles as well as the pros and cons of corporate sponsorship.
The Day I Picked Up His Banner and Walked with Him
A Mother First, Gay Rights Advocate Second
A Landmark Victory
The Rainbow Affect
Six Degrees from Stonewall Riots