During the weekend, I headed to the Wing Luke Museum for the Diwa Filipino Film Festival. Forty-two films, stories from the Philippines and Filipino diaspora, filmmaker Q&As, and plenty of different perspectives to discover. That sounds like a pretty perfect weekend for a writer. I’m especially intrigued by the closing-night film, All the Things I … Read more
During the weekend of September 26–27, Ryan heads to Seattle Center for the Italian Festival. With dry skies, crisp fall air, good food, live music, and plenty to wander through, it feels like a pretty perfect way to ease into autumn. I’d definitely be tempted by the cooking demos, a little wandering through the art … Read more
During the weekend, I stayed close to home and explored the West Seattle Art Tour. With more than 50 artists opening their studios, homes, and creative spaces, there was plenty to discover. I loved wandering from stop to stop, meeting artists, seeing their work up close, and finding a little inspiration along the way. West … Read more
During the weekend, I wandered around Seattle Center checking out the Sculpture Walk. There’s something about seeing art outside a traditional gallery. You can take your time, explore the grounds, grab a coffee, and stumble across something unexpected around the next corner. A pretty perfect Seattle weekend for a little walking, a little art, and … Read more
During the weekend, I headed to Seattle Center for Freak the Mighty at Seattle Rep. This world-premiere musical follows Maxwell Kane and Kevin “Freak” Avery, two outsiders who discover that friendship, imagination, and a little courage can change everything. I loved the heart behind this story. There was plenty of humor, plenty of emotion, and … Read more
During the weekend, I headed to Seattle Center for Panda Fest, and apparently I was in the mood to eat my way through Asia. There was food everywhere. Dumplings. Bao. Noodles. Skewers. Desserts. Drinks. And yes, I tried more than I probably needed to. The festival brought together Asian street food, specialty vendors, art, cultural … Read more
During the weekend, I headed over to Marymoor for an evening with Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas. There’s something special about an outdoor concert in the Pacific Northwest. The music feels different when you’re surrounded by trees, the summer air is still warm, and there’s no ceiling between you and the evening … Read more
During the weekend, I headed out to Marymoor Park for something completely different, a night under the stars watching 1,200 drones turn the sky into a moving canvas inspired by Harry Potter. I’ll admit, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I’ve seen fireworks plenty of times, but there’s something completely different about watching hundreds … Read more
During the weekend, I traded hiking trails and paddles for something a little different, a night of live music, good drinks, and the kind of Seattle energy that makes it hard to call it an early night. There’s something about live music that always seems to reset the brain. You walk in carrying whatever you’ve … Read more
During the weekend, I traded city streets for alpine trails and made the drive to Artist Point, one of those places that never fails to remind me just how incredible Washington is in the middle of summer. By the time I reached the trailhead, the mountain air was crisp, the sky was brilliantly blue, and … Read more
During the weekend, I headed down to Seattle’s waterfront to spend part of the day enjoying Seafair, one of those traditions that reminds me why summer in the Pacific Northwest is unlike anywhere else. The city seemed to come alive from the moment I arrived. The waterfront was filled with people soaking up the sunshine, … Read more
During the weekend, I pointed the Jeep north before sunrise, strapped the sea kayak to the roof, and headed for the San Juan Islands. Some places never lose their sense of adventure, and every time I paddle here, I’m reminded why it’s one of my favorite corners of the Pacific Northwest. The moment the kayak … Read more
During the weekend, I swapped hiking boots and my kayak for a lawn chair and spent the evening at one of Seattle’s favorite summer traditions — a concert at Woodland Park Zoo. There’s something different about live music outdoors. Maybe it’s the fresh air, maybe it’s the setting, or maybe it’s the way everyone seems … Read more
During the weekend, I spent a little less time on my phone and a little more time simply enjoying the Fourth of July, which explains why this Weekend Wrap is arriving a day later than usual. Honestly, I think I needed it. Seattle showed off this weekend. Sunshine, blue skies, warm temperatures, and one of … Read more
During the weekend, I spent time in Capitol Hill celebrating Seattle Pride, soaking in the energy of a community that continues to inspire me both as a writer and as someone who simply appreciates spaces where people are free to be themselves. There was music everywhere, sidewalks full of laughter, rainbow flags stretching from storefronts … Read more
During the weekend, I traded roads and trails for the water and spent the evening paddling around Lake Union as Seattle eased into the first weekend of summer. There’s something special about being on the water at sunset. The city changes. Everything softens. The noise fades into the background, and even familiar places feel different … Read more
During the weekend, I decided not to chase a mountain summit or load the kayak onto the Jeep. Instead, I gave myself permission to slow down and spend the morning wandering through Fremont with nothing more than a good cup of coffee and a notebook. As writers, there’s always this temptation to believe inspiration lives … Read more
During the weekend, I skipped the highway, ignored the urge to make plans, and spent the day on my bike riding the coastline between West Seattle and Alki Beach. Some weekends call for adventure. Others remind you that some of the best views are already in your own backyard. The route followed the water almost … Read more
During the weekend, I loaded the kayak onto the Jeep before sunrise and headed north toward Deception Pass, one of those places that never stops feeling a little wild no matter how many times I visit. The moment the bridge came into view, I remembered why I keep coming back. The cliffs, the forests, the … Read more
During the weekend, Seattle slipped back into one of those gray, rain-soaked moods that somehow makes this city feel even more like itself. So instead of chasing trails or water, I spent the day moving slowly through Capitol Hill, coffee in hand, notebook open, letting the rain do most of the talking outside the café … Read more
During the weekend, I spent the day cycling along the Seattle waterfront, following the rhythm of the bay beneath a sky that finally felt like spring settling in for good. There’s something about riding near the water that changes the pace of everything. The city still surrounds you, ferries crossing Elliott Bay, people filling the … Read more
During the weekend, I headed out toward Heather Lake for a long forest hike and a little distance from the noise of the city. The trail moved through everything I love about the Pacific Northwest, moss-covered trees, damp earth, wooden footbridges, and that cool mountain air that somehow feels cleaner the deeper you go. Spring … Read more
During the weekend, I pushed off from Alki Beach and paddled out into Elliott Bay just as the light started to shift. There’s a moment right before sunset where everything softens, the skyline, the water, even the noise of the city. Out there, it felt like Seattle was holding its breath. The Space Needle caught … Read more
During the weekend, I spent the day on the Burke-Gilman Trail with a bike beneath me and nowhere urgent to be. There’s something uniquely satisfying about a long ride in spring. The city unfolds differently when you move through it on two wheels, neighborhoods blending into water views, tree-lined stretches opening into skyline glimpses, the … Read more
During the weekend, I traded the city shoreline for open water and took the kayak out onto Puget Sound. It’s different out there. The water feels heavier, deeper, less contained. There’s more space between you and everything else, and that space has a way of pulling you inward at the same time. The rhythm is … Read more
During the weekend, I headed east of Seattle and climbed up to Rattlesnake Ledge, chasing that early spring mix of cool air and clear views. The trail wound through quiet forest at first, the kind where your footsteps soften and everything slows down. It’s a steady climb, nothing rushed, just enough elevation to remind you … Read more
During the weekend, I got back out on Lake Union with a kayak, and it felt like stepping into a version of myself I hadn’t visited in a while. The water was calm, just enough movement to remind you to stay present, to adjust, to move with it instead of against it. The skyline stretched … Read more
During the weekend, I stepped into Benaroya Hall for a spring program with the Seattle Symphony, and for a couple of hours, everything else fell away. There’s something about live orchestral music that doesn’t just fill a room, it fills space inside you that you didn’t realize had gone quiet. The kind of silence that … Read more
Weekend Wrap: Capitol Hill Café & Bookshop Day ☕ During the weekend, I stayed close to home and spent the day wandering through Capitol Hill — drifting between cafés and bookshops, chasing that quiet rhythm the neighborhood does so well. I started with a strong cup of coffee and a window seat, watching the city … Read more
During the weekend, I drove north out of Seattle for one of my favorite escapes, the Goose Rock Trail at Deception Pass. The air was cool and salty, the kind that wakes you up the moment you step out of the car. The trail climbs steadily through quiet forest, cedar and fir filtering soft coastal … Read more