Noted Native American author Sherman Alexie spoke in Lakewood recently as part of the Pierce County READS program. During his 90-minute speech and question and answer time, he gave plenty of soundbites sure to rile up nearly anyone. Alexie is both an irreverent and powerful speaker, using coarse language and not caring about offending people…
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Sherman Alexie on books, life and editors
After waking up from brain surgery to remove a tumor recently, Sherman Alexie was in his hospital room and his Indian doctor was at his bedside. Alexie turned to him and said, “I bet this is the first time an Indian has scalped an Indian.” No one laughed. The doctor just stared at him. Alexie…
Ten things we like about you (earth)
We here at Traveling the PNW love the earth. So what better way to show that love than with 10 quotes we like matched up with 10 photos we like. Pretty lame blog, but we like good photos and good words. So here you go. 1. “It is not often that someone comes along who is…
Fort Steilacoom Park
What started as a search for ancient ruins ended with a peaceful stroll by a wooded lake. In between was a John Doe cemetery, a historic stone fence, a somewhat strenuous hike, a former farm and apple orchard, and stunning views of Mount Rainier. Ever since we moved to University Place in 2014, I’ve heard…
The Museum of Flight
Whether you are an avid airman (or woman), love history, are interested in the world’s space programs or just like to look at old airplanes, the Museum of Flight in Seattle has something for you. Veronica and I swung by recently thinking we would check out some old aircraft, walk around a bit and then…
Dreaming of a Blackbird
Growing up I had an unhealthy obsession with the SR-71 Blackbird. Something about its design was so cool to me. The fastest jet in the world. Black. Sleek. The ability to spy on other countries. It had everything a boy could want. I remember my brother Mick had a model of one. I’d look at…
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