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The Pulse: Red Sun Season
Skylar Diggins on point and Seattle’s best egg tart
It’s been a strange mix lately—a little wildfire haze plus maybe some fog in the mornings, warm afternoons, and skies that turn cinematic at dusk. The smoky sunsets and that weird red glow at dinnertime are both gorgeous and a little creepy. The season feels like it’s starting to tip, with school back and October…
Trail to Table
Foraging for wild food across Seattle brings the whole family together.
Mud climbs up my ankle as my feet slip deeper toward the creek. I twist and pull, and out comes a light green shoot. Its roots hang like small tentacles caked in dirt. The cattail is smooth, about the size of a scallion, its trademark brown tuft has not yet formed. Later, I’ll fry up…
Ten Years Loud
Shout Your Abortion, which began in Seattle, marks a decade with a celebration at Washington Hall.
Three words on social media changed the conversation. In 2015, after Congress voted to suspend funding for Planned Parenthood, Seattleite Amelia Bonow posted with gratitude about her abortion on Facebook. Writer Lindy West amplified the post on Twitter with the hashtag #ShoutYourAbortion, encouraging people to share their own experiences—without shame, secrecy, or apology. The hashtag…
An Insider’s Guide on Getting into College
UPrep’s Director of College Counseling offers his take on the current admission landscape.
During his 20 years directing college counseling at UPrep, a 6–12 private school in Seattle’s Wedgwood neighborhood, Kelly Herrington has supported more than 1,500 students in their college search. UPrep graduates have matriculated to nearly 400 different colleges and universities in 44 states and 10 countries. Below Kelly shares three observations on the current college…
Clarity: How to Create Habits That Prompt Mindful Self-Care
Enough with procrastination. I know what I need to do.
Eight years ago, I had to stop drinking because I couldn’t be trusted to consume alcohol with anything that resembled responsibility. I’ve also been diagnosed with depression, for which my doctor has prescribed a daily combination of citalopram (Celexa) and bupropion (Wellbutrin). My cholesterol, though? I’d really rather not discuss that. I certainly don’t want…
Back Page: A “Trip” Through Time
The changing perceptions of psychedelics
In 1967, psychedelics were vilified and effectively banned during the height of the counterculture movement. Daytrippers and hippies embraced LSD and psilocybin for consciousness expansion, spiritual exploration, or just pure escape. Nowadays, we find substances such as LSD, psilocybin and MDMA being seriously studied in clinical settings and reevaluated as powerful therapeutic tools. Microdosing has…
Whale Of A Remodel
The transformation of an Orcas Island home takes advantage of remarkable views
For many years, Apollo 8 astronaut Bill Anders entertained his Orcas Island neighbors with breathtaking acrobatics in his vintage airplane. Anders and his wife, Valerie, had purchased a five-acre compound on the isolated western edge of the island for its mesmerizing view, a subject he knew something about. As a member of the first human…
Five Ways to Summer
How to soak up the last of the season before fall rolls in
Don’t even think about autumn yet. Summer’s still here, and we should be enjoying every last warm day. I’ve been savoring the simple pleasures of the season, trying to make the most of it before the weather shifts. Here are five things I’m loving right now, and I hope they’ll inspire you to do the…
A Hidden Gem in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness
This rugged high route offers sweeping views and rare solitude just 75 miles from Seattle
As I traversed a steep trail, five long hours after I started, I began to feel a bit lonely. I hadn’t seen anyone for several miles, and the heat of the day was making my brain foggy. Then, around the corner, a hardy family of five—including three young kids—appeared, traipsing along like mountain goats, seemingly…
A Seaweed Sanctuary
Enjoy a soothing wrap from the sea
Deep in the wilderness, in a secluded cove off the coast of Canada’s Vancouver Island, there’s a place so magical and transformative that some have claimed it to be one of the best experiences of their life. Moon Jelly Bathhouse is a haven where mermaid dreams come true and luxury is guaranteed. What makes this…
Live Long and Prosper: The Quest for Eternity in the Emerald City
The longevity movement is flourishing in Seattle
Is a longer life always a better one? As science and modern medicine evolve, the human lifespan is getting longer by the year. According to the Global Burden of Disease Study by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, global life expectancy will increase by 4.9 years in men and 4.2 years in women between…
From Vision To Victory
Dr. Thomas Lynch Jr. is forging the future of cancer care at Fred Hutch
Dr. Thomas Lynch Jr.’s path to cancer care began early, shaped by both his personal experiences and his father’s work. Growing up in Hackensack, New Jersey, he was no stranger to cancer. His father, Dr. Thomas Lynch Sr., was a pioneer in hematology and oncology, treating patients in his home office. “I like to say…
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