Pamela inspired me to come up with a list of my favorite places in Seattle after a post in March about her favorite Portland places. I often see tourists wandering around the streets of downtown Seattle and wonder why they’re here when they could be any of a number of places offering sunshine, gambling or The World’s Largest Christ. Beyond the stereotypical Seattle eyesores sights that I can’t believe people would waste their time on, there is a lot to love.
Pike Place Market is one of those places …

(click on the image for a dramatic reading)
(Thanks Monica)
Also, just for fun, you should check this out: Breakup Letter, A Dramatic Reading

After much ado, I made it to Seattle’s Qwest field to see the Dalai Lama on Saturday. His visit to Seattle over the past five days has been a part of the Seeds of Compassion, a gathering to “celebrate and explore the relationships, programs and tools that nurture and empower children, families and communities to be compassionate members of society.” It wasn’t solely a Buddhist program, but who better to bring knowledge of the spiritual importance of compassion than the Dalai Lama. You can’t get that shit …

Earlier this week, the Dalai Lama held a press conference while he was here in Seattle as part of Seeds of Compassion. The first thing he said when he sat down in front of the reporters was, “Good Morning. I have nothing to say.”
Good Evening. I have nothing to say.