This Week on Slog
Saturday, February 24
Eli Sanders reminded readers of his 2004 road trip through the straightest small towns of America.
Sunday, February 26
Paul Constant wondered if Capitol Hill is the new Pioneer Square and started a conversation about the recent decline and remaining merits of the city’s “diamond neighborhood.” Dave Meinert, owner of the Mirabeau Room, claimed that Pike/Pine will be turning posh any day now (and posited that Lower Queen Anne is poised to be the next hot nightlife ‘hood).
Monday, February 27
Dan Savage and Eli posted reports from people who had a lousy time inside and waiting to get inside the six-figure launch party for Seattle Metropolitan magazine, and Erica Barnett posted a rendering of what the new viaduct might look like under Nickels’s plan.
Tuesday, February 28
Eli wrote about the increasingly amplified call for Bush’s impeachment and Dan entertained himself by composing a surreal tour of the St. Louis airport.
Wednesday, March 1
Erica Barnett posted more news on financing a viaduct fix and a dozen urbanites continued the discussion of what should be done to catch Seattle up to the world’s other great cities.
Thursday, March 2
David Schmader posted proof of Eminem’s bubble butt (as published in Spin, accompanied by the headline, “Is Eminem Addicted to Crack?” —to which our receptionist Ari responded, “Looks more like he’s addicted to crackers.”) The Slog comments were witty, too.
Christopher Frizzelle asked everyone to read a Charles D’Ambrosio story, just to make sure that people do still read fiction. Those who complied and then commented were rewarded with a thoughtful response by Charles D. (posting under the name “Charlie”).
Corianton Hale blogged about miniature fakes that are in fact life-sized and real, Paul Constant picked apart the debut issue of Seattle Metropolitan, and the first reports from Thursday night’s Sims/Hutcherson debate arrived.