Slog - Comments on The Best (So Far) of Bethany Jean Clement http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement Bethany Jean Clement, who has contributed to The Stranger since 2003 and before that was managing editor of another alleged publication in Seattle, is The Stranger's new managing editor. She's also the sort of writer who gets letters from school teachers who use her column to teach writing. Here, for your lunchtime reading pleasure, are five of her best pieces to date. On Digging for Razor Clams "Copalis Beach, Washington (25 miles north of Aberdeen, population: 489), is known for two things: shipwrecks and razor clams. The most recent shipwreck, thought to be a steamer that had foundered in 1852,... Copyright 2008 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:55:59 -0800 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:59:48 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Andrew Well if she actually writes stuff she clearly kicks Christopher's ass.

]]> Andrew http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079376 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079376 Housekeeping Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:58:26 -0800 Comment by Fnarf Congratulations Bethany Jean! Are you a Cle-MENT or a CLEM-ent?

]]> Fnarf http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079386 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079386 Housekeeping Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:05:17 -0800 Comment by Abby Congrats, Bethany! Well deserved.

]]> Abby http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079396 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079396 Housekeeping Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:08:56 -0800 Comment by html police easy on the Bold tags, retards

]]> html police http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079398 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079398 Housekeeping Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:12:24 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle Congrats, and we look forward to your recipes!

Axis bold as brass!

You mean, those bold tags?

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079400 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079400 Housekeeping Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:14:27 -0800 Comment by Jubilation T. Cornball My dear Clement,

Congratulations.

]]> Jubilation T. Cornball http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079404 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079404 Housekeeping Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:16:00 -0800 Comment by giantladysquirrels Congrats on the promotion, although I will be very very sad if this means less food writing from you. You are a highly trustworthy reviewer.

]]> giantladysquirrels http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079407 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079407 Housekeeping Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:16:49 -0800 Comment by chops from kid valley queen to this.
you've come a long way, bethany.

]]> chops http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079409 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079409 Housekeeping Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:18:02 -0800 Comment by SeMe Congrats- a great choice. I think her best piece was the one she wrote on asparagus.

]]> SeMe http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079410 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079410 Housekeeping Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:18:02 -0800 Comment by Big Adventure Steve What does a managing editor do?

]]> Big Adventure Steve http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079417 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079417 Housekeeping Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:20:28 -0800 Comment by Fnarf Herds cats, I imagine.

I'd forgotten about the Kidd Valley babe. I still reread that article every time I visit the Stone Way KV, where they have it taped to the wall (with naughty words blacked out). Bethany Jean's going to bring some VA-VA-VOOM to The Strangler, that's for sure.

]]> Fnarf http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079422 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079422 Housekeeping Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:26:29 -0800 Comment by Fnarf Not that Mr. Steinbacher didn't look good in red hot pants too.

]]> Fnarf http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079424 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079424 Housekeeping Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:28:16 -0800 Comment by NaFun WTG BJC!

]]> NaFun http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079431 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079431 Housekeeping Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:36:54 -0800 Comment by kid icarus This is great news! Bethany Jean Clement is the No. 1 reason I return here day after day.

]]> kid icarus http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079440 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079440 Housekeeping Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:43:25 -0800 Comment by spooner, bond spooner. Who th f**K is this copius guy investigating Ann Coulter and Al Frankens Obvious indescretion?

I know She wants to have his baby... (or it was widely reported on in previous gossip rags) and of course HE denighed her his conjugal right as a male of superior cantor and polished dark humor.

Just a quick little pop-up for miss verticle herself, the one with an added U in her name.

]]> spooner, bond spooner. http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079515 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079515 Housekeeping Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:58:33 -0800 Comment by David Schmader Hurrah! Also, I hope there will be no diminishment of Bethany's chow-related output. She's not getting out without a fight.

]]> David Schmader http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079538 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079538 Housekeeping Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:08:39 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle We need to get her a cool t-shirt with a cowgirl herding cats.

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079575 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079575 Housekeeping Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:28:31 -0800 Comment by Sara E hooray! what great news. Congrats Bethany and congrats Stranger.

]]> Sara E http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079636 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079636 Housekeeping Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:05:54 -0800 Comment by ollie You know - one of the benefits of marriage in Washington State is being able to apply for a joint razor clamming license. We (the gays) don't have that one yet, but we will soon, along with all of the other rights that accompany marriage. Give it a little more time and we'll be there, razor-clamming alongside our straight counterparts...:)

]]> ollie http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079865 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079865 Housekeeping Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:06:51 -0800 Comment by Mr T's Snickers Cannon So did Josh Feet get fired? What's the story behind that one?

]]> Mr T's Snickers Cannon http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079889 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079889 Housekeeping Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:20:18 -0800 Comment by Sam Where's the other managing editor go?

]]> Sam http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079953 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1079953 Housekeeping Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:21:30 -0800 Comment by Explorer A promotion well-deserved, I just hope it doesn't cut too much into Bethany's writing and Slogging - reading her work is always a treat.

]]> Explorer http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1080131 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1080131 Housekeeping Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:51:58 -0800 Comment by Fnarf Um, Sam? Did you miss the day-long celebration of Bradley Steinbacher from last week? Dozens of posts?

]]> Fnarf http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1080232 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1080232 Housekeeping Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:13:37 -0800 Comment by kerri harrop This is excellent news. Bethany, I am never disappointed by your byline. Congratulations lady.

]]> kerri harrop http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1080255 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1080255 Housekeeping Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:32:52 -0800 Comment by michael strangeways Does that mean she won't be doing food anymore?

please, please, please don't bring back Sara Dickerman...

]]> michael strangeways http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1080284 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/07/the_best_so_far_of_bethany_jean_clement#c1080284 Housekeeping Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:59:48 -0800