Many of us start our own business for freedom; the flexibility to work on our terms, to choose our customers, to create something that supports a dream and reflects our values. But even in the most intentional businesses, boundaries can quietly blur. It might happen slowly: a little extra time
I WAS BETTER LAST NIGHT: A MEMOIR HARVEY FIERSTEIN © 2022 Knopf 400 pages At the start of my writing journey, brimming with dreams and youthful naivety, I sent my screenplay to Harvey Fierstein. I didn’t expect a response — he was Harvey Fierstein, after all, a Broadway legend, a Tony-
Nothing can give one the truest sense of what it means to be an American, then to live through being marginalized by your fellow citizens, forming close-knit subcultures and communities, being overrun by a plague and the associated stigmas, and then finding the strength and fortitude to overcome...all
I considered running for office years ago, so I sat down and drafted a set of courageous, self-reflective questions—questions I felt I needed to answer honestly before moving forward. This wasn’t an academic exercise; it was born out of genuine concern. At the time, I was disillusioned.
There’s a quiet strength that settles in your bones when you care for your elders. Not out of obligation, but out of love—and reverence. The ancient Confucian value of filial piety has become more than a concept to me; it has shaped the arc of my adult life.
When horror and harm dominate our vision, we risk losing sight of the good that still surrounds us. And when we lose that vision, we surrender a vital source of power—one we need not only to heal, but to keep moving forward. At the Center for Trauma and Stress
Few figures in modern history evoke such a mixture of revulsion and morbid fascination as Jeffrey Dahmer. His gruesome crimes, which shocked the world in 1991, continue to serve as a stark reminder of humanity’s capacity for darkness. Against this unsettling backdrop, Rick R. Reed has crafted a compelling
Let’s be honest: a lot of us are out here running businesses… and still not calling them that. You market yourself and your services. You invoice people. You have loyal clients. You pour care, creativity, and strategy into what you do. But then, when someone asks, “What do you
Nestled in the heart of West Seattle, Brent Archer has built a life and a career as dynamic and vibrant as the region he calls home. Brent’s inspiring journey from engineering student to acclaimed author of Gay contemporary romance exemplifies the transformative power of pursuing passions and embracing reinvention.
“I realized I don’t have to hide who I am anymore,” Archuleta shares, his voice tinged with both relief and excitement. “For so long, I felt like I was living a double life, trying to fit into a mold that wasn’t me. But now, I’m finally free
Pete Fitz’s Leather Forever is a bold and emotionally rich novel that peels back the layers of identity, submission, and yearning, set against the backdrop of the leather contest world. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill romance; it’s a character-driven story that dives into themes
When Renee Raketty became the publisher of the Seattle Gay News in June 2024, “it was probably the easiest transfer of ownership … in Seattle in a long time,” she said. Then-publisher Mike Schultz — who now publishes Stonewall News Northwest — was moving out of town and offered to sell Raketty
Ryan Oelrich, a monthly columnist in this publication, and a well-known figure in Spokane, has thrown his hat into the ring to fill the vacant seat on the Spokane City Council. Known for his extensive community involvement and multifaceted personal and professional background, Oelrich’s candidacy offers a compelling
Zack Zappone, a proud Spokane native and current District 3 representative on the Spokane City Council, is seeking re-election to further his efforts in shaping the city’s future. Born into a working-class, union family, Zappone’s upbringing instilled in him the values of perseverance, fairness, and a
I was supposed to have a drink with an ICE agent. His wife had arranged it—she said it was important that I, and others like me, understood. She said her husband was a good man, doing a hard job for the sake of the country, and she wanted me
When people first hear I’m critical of organized religion—especially Christianity—they sometimes assume that our guest ranch might not be welcoming to people of faith. That couldn’t be further from the truth. The truth is, I care less about what God you pray to and more about
