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M. Wells commented on Kim Thompson.
A true pioneer. Fantagraphics is the most important publisher in the Pacific Northwest, in large part due to Kim Thompson. Comics would be a different ballgame without him. Condolences to his friends and family and all at Fantagraphics.
Jun 14
M. Wells commented on Dear Elliott Bay Books: Please Be Open the Hours You're Open.
"… well, we toss up all kinds of kinds of minor gripes on Slog all day long."
Perhaps that is a strategy that should be revisited...
Perhaps that is a strategy that should be revisited...
Jun 9
M. Wells commented on What's Wrong With Capitol Hill.
@63. Yes, must visit stores are the answer. Part of the challenge for retail is that people's spending habits have changed drastically and brick & mortar retailers are struggling to figure out that dynamic. And there's little investment in the retail sector while everyone tries to figure out the new paradigm.
And please don't litter.
And please don't litter.
Jun 7
M. Wells commented on What's Wrong With Capitol Hill.
I have been critical of Dominic's work for a long time. And now he's been critical of mine. Hate is a strong word but I am having a hard time liking him this afternoon, Dave.
#33. Yes, the report was commissioned by the Chamber and the recommendations came from the third party that wrote the report. This story misrepresents that fact and so do you. The piece cherry picks high octane issues like parking and homelessness and does indeed misrepresent the recommendations as coming from the Chamber. That is simply untrue. Many of those recommendations that Kidder Matthews presents are based on interviews with retailers, yes. Those interviews show a need for some complex conversations about how to keep the Hill healthy. That's why we commissioned it. There are real issue to think about for the future of this neighborhood; how it gets developed or not, what transit means to us, public safety, maintaining diversity in retail and housing, finding tools and strategies to keep small business thriving. Unfortunately playing whack-a-mole with my character is the lede.
If you really want to talk about these things, read the report, not Dominic's screed. To misquote Lindy West -please try to read it before you attack, cuz you're not really getting the real story here.
This turned into Mean Girls so quickly...
And now, I'm going to take a nap. Because I'm so old.
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#33. Yes, the report was commissioned by the Chamber and the recommendations came from the third party that wrote the report. This story misrepresents that fact and so do you. The piece cherry picks high octane issues like parking and homelessness and does indeed misrepresent the recommendations as coming from the Chamber. That is simply untrue. Many of those recommendations that Kidder Matthews presents are based on interviews with retailers, yes. Those interviews show a need for some complex conversations about how to keep the Hill healthy. That's why we commissioned it. There are real issue to think about for the future of this neighborhood; how it gets developed or not, what transit means to us, public safety, maintaining diversity in retail and housing, finding tools and strategies to keep small business thriving. Unfortunately playing whack-a-mole with my character is the lede.
If you really want to talk about these things, read the report, not Dominic's screed. To misquote Lindy West -please try to read it before you attack, cuz you're not really getting the real story here.
This turned into Mean Girls so quickly...
And now, I'm going to take a nap. Because I'm so old.
Jun 7
M. Wells commented on What's Wrong With Capitol Hill.
Wow.
This was a commission study done by a third party in order to evaluate the retail climate on Broadway, especially before the construction of the new light rail station. The Chamber of Commerce commissioned the study and will use the study as a base for discussion but the recommendations themselves come from the firm hired to complete the study, Kidder Matthews.
I've been a critic of Dom's reporting for a while now and it seems taking potshots at me and the Capitol Hill Chamber is a way to retaliate. I'm surprised at this sliminess but I really shouldn't be. This piece is bombastic, hyperbolic, lacking in depth, misrepresentative and juvenile.
Justin Carder at the CHS blog has done the actual reporting of fact about this study and the hard work of sifting through the information and statistics. CHS blog has outperformed the Stranger on all topics Capitol Hill for years now. If you want to read about this study and what it actually says here's where to go;
http://www.capitolhillseattle.com/2013/0…
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This was a commission study done by a third party in order to evaluate the retail climate on Broadway, especially before the construction of the new light rail station. The Chamber of Commerce commissioned the study and will use the study as a base for discussion but the recommendations themselves come from the firm hired to complete the study, Kidder Matthews.
I've been a critic of Dom's reporting for a while now and it seems taking potshots at me and the Capitol Hill Chamber is a way to retaliate. I'm surprised at this sliminess but I really shouldn't be. This piece is bombastic, hyperbolic, lacking in depth, misrepresentative and juvenile.
Justin Carder at the CHS blog has done the actual reporting of fact about this study and the hard work of sifting through the information and statistics. CHS blog has outperformed the Stranger on all topics Capitol Hill for years now. If you want to read about this study and what it actually says here's where to go;
http://www.capitolhillseattle.com/2013/0…
Jun 6
M. Wells commented on Esther Williams.
Every summer when I was a kid the Million Dollar Movie (3pm) did an Esther Williams week. Needless to say, it was my favorite week of the year. I LOVED HER.
Her book, Million Dollar Mermaid, is quite good. Starred review from PW (just like you, Dan) and she reveals that her husband, Jeff Chandler, liked to dress up in her clothes. And other juicy stuff. No, I'm not linking to Amazon. Check Elliott Bay Book Company or Cinema Books or any other fine indie bookstore.
RIP, Sweet Daughter of Neptune...
Her book, Million Dollar Mermaid, is quite good. Starred review from PW (just like you, Dan) and she reveals that her husband, Jeff Chandler, liked to dress up in her clothes. And other juicy stuff. No, I'm not linking to Amazon. Check Elliott Bay Book Company or Cinema Books or any other fine indie bookstore.
RIP, Sweet Daughter of Neptune...
Jun 5
M. Wells commented on Lindy West: An Appreciation.
Thanks, Anna. You've written what many of us are feeling about Lindy right now and the tribute is well deserved and beautifully written.
Lindy West. Hero.
Lindy West. Hero.
May 20
M. Wells commented on I Will Never Waste an Opportunity to Post the Cartoon Video for "Angie Baby".
I, too, remember the Carol Burnett spot. But my memory brings up a sort of interpretive movement thing going on in the background. Kind of Solid Gold Creepy.
This is one of the great Scary Songs of the Seventies, one of my favorite genres. Love Rollercoaster, the Night the Lights Went out in Georgia, Wildfire, Dust in the Wind, Don't Fear the Reaper, ...50 Ways to Leave Your Lover.
This is one of the great Scary Songs of the Seventies, one of my favorite genres. Love Rollercoaster, the Night the Lights Went out in Georgia, Wildfire, Dust in the Wind, Don't Fear the Reaper, ...50 Ways to Leave Your Lover.
May 15
M. Wells commented on If the Seattle Times Can Afford 7 Editorial Board Members, Surely It Can Afford an Ombudsman.
Golly, I think a Stranger Ombudsperson would be great! Maybe we can all take rotating shifts.
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