Kurt Cobain Memorial

Grunge rock star, Kurt Cobain who died in 1994, is is honored in his hometown of Aberdeen, with this exhibit.

Cobain was the lead singer of Nirvana.

We passed through on the way back home from Ocean Shores.

Dean Of Area's Political Columnists--Joel Connolly Dies

 

 

I was shocked yesterday (Thursday, April 16th, 2026) to read about the passing of former Seattle PI political columnist and current blogger, Joel Connolly.  

For the past 5 years, I've been reading Joel's work in the collaborative blog, Post Alley.   Post Alley features blogs from several writers, who talk about Seattle topics, mostly in politics.  Connolly's work, I felt was the most interesting and enjoyable to read. 

In addition, his writing appeared in the Cascadia Advocate, a blog put out by the Northwest Progressive Institute.   Many of his writings appeared in both. 

I became a regular reader after Connolly wrote a beautiful post about my cousin, Stan Barer, which you can read by clicking here.

Connolly's last column for Post Alley was published on the day of his death.

Tributes to Connolly have come from both sides of the area's political spectrum.  He will be truly missed. 

Ocean View

Enjoying the sunrise in Ocean Shores.

Thow It All Away--Brandi Carlile

 From the first Brandi Carlile CD that I purchased, perhaps, the first she recorded. 

Controversial Reporter Russini Resigns

This story has gone for tabloid to main stream, mainly because it involves a well-known sports reporter and an NFL football coach who took his team to the Super Bowl.  

Journalism is based on integrity and when the reporter is thought to be less than honest, it is tough for them to be taken seriously, thus, sports reporter Diana Russini has quit her job for The Athletic. 

Russini was pictured with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at a Sedona, AZ resort. 

Refreshments At Hops N Drops

The "Spiked Root Beer" at Hops N Drops in Maple Valley, looks as good as it tastes. The restaurant also offers non-alcoholic coctails (often referred to as mocktails), as well as great food dishes. 

Stop Draggin' My Heart Around Garage Cover

Another fun video cover by the Middle Age Dad Jam Band, with Jackie Tohn as guest singer.  I think they pull this off real well. 

 

Ichiro Statue Broken Bat

 Rick Rizzs shows off his professional chops when the freakest of freak accidents occurred duiring the unveiling of the Ichiro statue at T-Mobile Park. Rizzs was quip to make a quip as the cover somehow caused the bronze bat to break.

The incident went viral as it indeed was an embarrassment for the Mariners organization.  It may have been good luck though.  The team snapped a five game losing streak and has, at this writing, won two games from arch rival Houston.