Jay-Z and Beyonce – Shaun Scott
Thursday, July 31, 2014 11:19 — 0 Comments
As the twin towers of American cultural capitalism in the 21st century stood tall in Seattle’s Safeco Field last night, I imagine they felt something like the Seattle Mariners will when they return from their 6-game road trip to that same stadium: “Here we are. What’s next?†A 162-game baseball season that spans 3 seasons probably isn’t that different from a summer tour with 20 dates in 35+ days—at some point, rote professionalism overrides performance anxiety, and histrionic proceedings boil down to hitting one’s marks. Fielding a routine groundball to 3rd base that takes a tricky hop really isn’t all […]
Women Against Street Harassment: A Call for Solidarity – Piper Daniels
Tuesday, July 29, 2014 8:55 — 8 Comments
It’s ten p.m. on a Monday at my local supermarket, and I’ve come in all my armor: yoga pants and an oversized Dyke March t-shirt, flip-flops, ponytail, no makeup. I have in my possession a ten-dollar bill, pepper spray, a pocketknife, and keys, which I lace through my fingers to create an additional weapon. And just to be clear, this is not a so-called bad neighborhood or, say, the zombie apocalypse. I’m merely a woman gathering breakfast ingredients. I’ve parked in a well-lit spot closest to the exit and remain hyper-aware of my surroundings. In my interactions with others, I […]
Timber! 2014 – Caleb Thompson
Sunday, July 27, 2014 13:29 — 0 Comments
A winding drive around the north side of Lake Washington and into Carnation. Pete’s Grill and Bar for a pint and a decent Reuben, and then it’s on to check-in. The usual suspects at parking, two attendants in bright orange vests. There’s some confusion about whether or not I get a free parking pass. The confusion is probably my fault, but I’m not even sure about that.
Three Videos – Brett Hamil
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 12:27 — 0 Comments
Brett Hamill writes for City Arts magazine, is a comedian and wrote this story for The Monarch. In his spare time, he made some videos, which we are happy to share!
Vote Jess Spear: Olympia is broken
Monday, July 21, 2014 11:21 — 0 Comments
Sick of Corporate Politics? Elect a Socialist Alternative Jess Spear, Socialist Alternative candidate for State House  Olympia is broken.Â
Iska Dhaaf On Tour
Thursday, July 10, 2014 10:49 — 0 Comments
We asked Benjamin Verdoes what it’s been like on the recent Iska Dhaaf tour. Here is what he told us:
THE PHARMACIST’S DAUGHTER – Larry Silberfein
Wednesday, July 9, 2014 11:49 — 14 Comments
I wrap a baby’s laugh in a blue box for my gal and say, “Happy Birthday, Sweetie. I love you more than real whipped cream.â€Â
Fighting Willa Mae – Elizabeth McGuire
Wednesday, July 9, 2014 11:45 — 0 Comments
Her squinty eyes are growing furry. Her face suspicious, with salmon lips pursed like crinkled wax paper. There’s a sustained wobble when she stands. At ninety-two she’s an orb behind the wheel, bobbing just below the surface. Chugging along to church in the morning. Dinner in the afternoon. Middle of the night awake, balancing across the floor of her ship, heaving sideways towards the lifebuoys, a table, or the back of a chair. Fighting to keep her vessel upright.
The answer isn't poetry, but rather language
- Richard Kenney
Book Release and Reading Feb. 6
January 6th, 2016
Hello fellow readers, travelers and Monarchians! Our first book, Traveling Light, written by Seattle author, Jim Brantingham, is now for sale! And we will be throwing a release party for it Feb. 6 at 6pm in Ravenna Third Place Books (on the corner of 65th and 20th NE). Jim will be reading from the book and there will be guest readers accompanying him. Space is limited, so we suggest you come early. Books can be bought through this link here or at Ravenna Third Place Books (which just ordered it’s second wave of books). We are super excited for this release and […]
