B-TOWN UNDERCOVER: Shawn Underwood Hangs Out At Sundance

Shawn's friend Michelle successfully deciphers Sundance signage and finds the restaurants. Or is it the screening rooms? by Shawn Underwood Every time I run into Scott (slave driver) Schaefer he inquires... [Read more]

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Mirrors

by Dave Markwell I had the unfortunate experience of passing a mirror the other day. I did not look as good as I felt and it made me mad. I felt like the mirror was tricking me, because in my head, I... [Read more]

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Serf’s up!!

by Dave Markwell “Dad, you need to make my sandwich”, my twelve year old son, Aden, informed me this morning. And so began our daily dance. Every single day, we both don’t want to make the sandwich,... [Read more]

Burien Resident Tom Nelligan Will Channel ‘The King’ At Elvis Invitationals

Burien resident and hunk o'burning love Tom Nelligan during last year's Elvis Invitationals. We have a lot to be proud of here in B-Town, and local resident Tom Nelligan is no exception, especially... [Read more]

REMINDER: ‘No Pants’ Light Rail Ride Is Sunday; Will YOU Drop Trou?

The 3rd annual ‘No Pants! Light Rail Ride’ is scheduled to take place this Sunday, Jan. 8, beginning at 2 p.m. and running through 4:30 p.m. on Sound Transit’s Link Light Rail service... [Read more]

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Walking the Aisle

by Dave Markwell After a 14 hour travel day, I am too brain-fried to trust the column I have written. I can’t tell if it’s good or if it sucks. When this happens I will pull something from my quiver... [Read more]

VIDEO: Around 40 Jump Into Burien’s ‘Polar Bear Plunge’; + POV Splash Cam!

With the air temp around 53 degrees, it was a very mild, sunny New Year’s Day in Burien Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, when some 40+ locals braved the chilly waters of Puget Sound to participate in the annual... [Read more]

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Resolutions

by Dave Markwell Sitting aboard Delta Airlines flight 822 heading east for a plane change in Detroit while traveling on a holiday “vacation” to Rochester, NY to visit my wife’s family, I glanced... [Read more]

Wish Big!!

This year my husband and I ran away for Christmas. The kids are all out of state visiting various relatives, which provided us the chance for a guilt free holiday at the coast. Along the journey to the... [Read more]

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Clap Hard!!

by Dave Markwell Through the various trips and travels of my forty-two years, I have learned many things. Some of these things have come through very deliberate efforts, but probably the majority of the... [Read more]

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: The Christmas Omelet

by Dave Markwell This morning I made my wife an omelet. This act alone is not super noteworthy. I make her breakfast fairly often. The unusual ingredient in this morning’s meal was the extra time and... [Read more]

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Thanks and Giving

by Dave Markwell I am not a big fan of parades. To be clear, I don’t really like parades on TV. I like them in person. This is an interesting fact only because I am actually enjoying watching the Macy’s... [Read more]

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Green Blankets

by Dave Markwell Sunday mornings are mine. I get up early, make a cup of coffee and watch my favorite show on television, CBS Sunday Morning. This is a news type program without the bad news. Imagine... [Read more]

VIDEO: Comedian Rob Schneider Reminds You To ‘Set Your Clock Back’

Of all the comedians and comedy writers I’ve ever worked with since the mid-1980s, this short routine by Rob Schneider remains one of my favorites, and is especially relevant this weekend – don’t... [Read more]

WWJD? What Would Jay Do?

Perhaps the best ‘boss’ I ever had was a man named Jay Dickey. He still is named that, but he hasn’t been my boss for over 10 years. I went to work for him in the grocery store he managed back in... [Read more]

‘Pie Joust’ Still Needs Youth Pie Jousters; Chance Of Winning Prizes ‘Pretty Good’

Friday’s ‘Pie Joust’ youth divisions may get cancelled due to lack of registrants, according to Organizers.  “No one has yet signed up for the youth divisions (ages 9-11, 12-15,... [Read more]

Where To Parrrrty Harrrrdy With The Seafair Pirates In Des Moines Saturday

It’s no secret that the beloved Seafair Pirates will play a big role in Saturday’s Waterland Parade in Des Moines (starting at 6 p.m.), but what isn’t that well known is where the heck... [Read more]

REMINDER: Breeders Theater’s ‘Helpdesk’ Continues This Weekend At E.B. Foote

REMINDER: Breeders Theater’s ‘Helpdesk’ continues to help close out Burien’s E.B. Foote Winery with some laughs (and sips) tonight as well as Saturday, July 23rd, starting at 7... [Read more]