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Last night at SIFF Cinema Uptown I saw The Voice of Hind Rajab — and it’s one of those films that leaves a quiet echo in your bones. Directed by Kaouther Ben Hania, this powerful docudrama reconstructs the real emergency call of six-year-old Hind Rajab, trapped in a car under relentless fire during the war … Read more
During the weekend, I decided to chase warmth through flavor and sound, first at Pies & Pints beneath the Space Needle, then into downtown for live music and late-night city glow. The event mixed flaky crusts, craft beer, and laughter echoing through the Armory, that particular Seattle blend of comfort and creativity. Later, the rhythm … Read more
I just finished Gary of a Hundred Days by Isabel Murray, and I can’t stop thinking about it. This M/M fantasy romance has that rare kind of magic that sneaks up on you, equal parts mythic and intimate, full of emotion, tension, and aching beauty. Murray builds a world that feels both vast and deeply … Read more
haunted echo from a world pushed past its breaking point. This isn’t just zombies and flesh-eating horror. It’s a meditation on what remains of the human spirit when civilization falls apart. Brutal, poetic, and unflinching, The Bone Temple reminded me that sometimes the scariest monsters are made of flesh and fear, not infection. #28YearsLaterTheBoneTemple #FilmFriday … Read more
During the weekend, I spent an evening at Nordstrom Recital Hall inside Benaroya Hall for the Winter Festival Concert — an intimate night of chamber music that unfolded like a conversation between time, silence, and sound. The space was small enough to feel personal, every bow stroke and breath close enough to touch. The music … Read more
This week’s read hit me right in the heart — Nora Phoenix’s Press, the first book in her White House Men series. Phoenix takes high-stakes politics and grounds it in deep human connection. Press isn’t just about power and ambition; it’s about love, integrity, and the quiet courage it takes to stand up for what’s … Read more
Last night at SIFF Cinema Uptown I saw The Testament of Ann Lee — and it was nothing short of revelatory. Dee Rees turns this 18th-century story into a living breathing fever dream about faith and rebellion. Danielle Deadwyler shines as Ann Lee, the visionary Shaker leader whose feminist theology challenged both the church and … Read more
During the weekend, I stepped into the Paramount Theatre for A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical — an evening that blended nostalgia, rhythm, and raw emotion in all the right ways. The chandeliers glittered overhead as the lights dimmed and the orchestra struck its first notes, turning the room into a world built entirely … Read more
Sunday’s Story Spotlight: Serious Trouble 🏒 Sometimes a book comes along that’s just plain fun — but also full of heart. Alex McAnders’ Serious Trouble is exactly that. This nerd/jock M/M sports romance had me grinning from page one. It’s clever, flirty, and full of the kind of tension that makes you bite your lip … Read more
Last night at SIFF Cinema Uptown I watched No Other Choice, Park Chan-wook’s audacious black comedy thriller that spins desperation and absurdity into a razor-sharp satire of modern work and identity. Lee Byung-hun delivers a performance that’s equal parts everyman and misfit genius as Yoo Man-su — a devoted paper-mill veteran who, after 25 years … Read more
During the weekend, I wandered through the Seattle Art Museum, letting color and silence fill the spaces between thought. The rain outside had painted the city in shades of silver, but inside, the galleries glowed softly — a kind of refuge from the cold. I moved slowly through each room, stopping often to take in … Read more
Every once in a while, you stumble on a book that feels like a quiet breath — soft, steady, and exactly what you needed. R.M. Neill’s Drawn in by You is that kind of story. It’s an age gap, single dad romance that beautifully captures vulnerability and second chances. The characters are so genuine, written … Read more
Last night at SIFF Cinema Uptown I watched Song Sung Blue — a film that’s as joyful and gritty as a weathered guitar and twice as honest. Directed by Craig Brewer and starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, it tells the true story of Milwaukee couple Mike and Claire Sardina, who form a Neil Diamond … Read more
During the weekend, I wandered through WildLanterns at Woodland Park Zoo, where the night came alive in color, light, and sound. The air was crisp, carrying that familiar scent of cold rain and pine, and every pathway shimmered under the soft glow of illuminated animals — tigers, dragons, whales, and birds of impossible color. Families … Read more
Just finished I Think I Found a Vampire by Colette Rivera, and I’m still grinning! 🖤🧛 This paranormal M/M short story is a delicious mix of suspense, humor, and undeniable chemistry. Rivera’s writing is playful and sharp, but there’s also a tender undercurrent that makes the romance feel real and heartfelt. You get the thrill … Read more
Walked into SIFF Cinema Uptown on New Year’s Day with a head full of confetti and a heart craving something unexpected — and Marty Supreme was just that. It’s a strange, electric ride through 1950s ambition and absurdity, with TimothĂ©e Chalamet giving what many critics are calling one of his best performances yet as Marty Mauser, a … Read more
During the weekend, I stepped into the Arctic Club Hotel for the Candlelight Concert Series featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. The room was dim, but glowing candles lined every surface, casting flickering shadows that danced along the gilded walls. As the string quartet began, the music unfolded like a winter story — crisp, elegant, and alive … Read more
I just finished Lord Garrington’s Vessel by S. Rodman, and wow — what a deliciously layered M/M romance! đź’™ This story blends modern-day intrigue with Regency charm, creating a world where duty, desire, and magic collide. Rodman’s writing is both sharp and sensual, drawing you into a universe of restrained tension, secret passions, and the … Read more
Last night I stepped into the towering scope of Avatar: Fire and Ash in glorious 3D at SIFF Cinema Downtown — massive, immersive, and strangely intimate all at once. James Cameron returns us to Pandora with Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), this time asking how we survive after loss and what it … Read more
During the weekend, I bundled up against the chills of a December evening and made the short drive up to Shoreline for the ShoreLights Winter Light Display at the Park at Town Center, a free holiday lights experience glowing with color and community spirit. The air was brisk and crisp, but the lights themselves danced … Read more
Let’s talk about tension. The kind that makes your pulse quicken, your breath hitch, and your mind linger long after the last page. Jenny Pineapple’s Bite Before You Kiss delivers all of that — and more. This dark stepbrother romance dives headfirst into obsession, danger, and the thin line between love and surrender. It’s a … Read more
Last night at SIFF Cinema Uptown, I stepped into a film that, much like the mist that clings to Seattle’s piers in December, slowly wraps itself around you — The Secret Agent. Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho and anchored by Wagner Moura’s quietly devastating performance, it’s not your typical thriller. It’s a political fable woven … Read more
During the weekend, I spent an evening at the Stroum Jewish Community Center on Mercer Island, stepping into a space alive with candlelight, music, and quiet laughter. The Hanukkah celebration was in full swing: menorahs glimmered on tables, warm lights reflected off festive decorations, and the aroma of latkes and baked treats filled the air. … Read more
Every now and then, a book comes along that makes you stop and feel every beat of what it means to take a chance on love — and Jax Calder’s The Anonymous Hookup does exactly that. This isn’t just a story about attraction; it’s about vulnerability, risk, and that slow, beautiful unraveling that happens when … Read more
Last night I walked into SIFF Cinema Uptown with a mug of coffee still warm between my palms, rain dripping from my coat, and found myself grinning like a kid again by the time the lights dimmed. The Muppet Christmas Carol — the Jim Henson classic retelling of Dickens’ timeless tale — is not just … Read more
During the weekend, I wandered into Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park, stepping into a space alive with warm lights, the scent of roasted chestnuts, and the hum of local music and chatter. The Winter Solstice Night Market had transformed the hall into a festive, intimate wonderland of artisan stalls, twinkling decorations, and the quiet energy … Read more
Oh, this one had me wrapped up from the first page! Boyfriend for the Holidays by Gaia Tate is a sweet, steamy M/M short story that balances holiday cheer with heartfelt romance. The chemistry between the leads practically glows off the page, and I loved the way Tate captured the tension of unexpected attraction with … Read more
I caught Hamnet last night at SIFF Cinema Uptown, and I don’t think I’ve stopped thinking about it since. Directed by ChloĂ© Zhao and starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, Hamnet reimagines the story of William Shakespeare’s wife, Agnes, and the loss of their son. But calling it a “period drama” doesn’t quite do it … Read more
During the weekend, I found myself aboard a gently rocking boat, gliding along Seattle’s waterfront, watching the city transform into a constellation of holiday lights. Alex stayed quietly at my feet while I cradled a warm drink in my hands, letting the soft hum of the engine and the laughter of fellow passengers fade into … Read more
Every once in a while, a holiday romance comes along that hits with this intense, intoxicating blend of warmth and edge — and this one absolutely delivered. It had that deep emotional pull I crave this time of year, the kind that makes you feel like you’ve been dropped into a world charged with tension, … Read more