Maintaining a romantic relationship may be the greatest challenge of my life. It is also a challenge that brings me great joy and satisfaction. The work required to keep this ship afloat often feels like a battle against the forces of hell. There are moments when I have found myself…

There is a lot of debate in the fundraising space about the overall impact of event-based fundraisers. We argue for hours over return on investment, community visibility, net/gross, staff investment, and event models. These debates are justified and needed.

For my part, this debate is one I have held internally…

If you spend enough time in Seattle, you will undoubtedly hear natives talk longingly of the Ballard of old. Few of them were here when the last mill closed, or immigrants landed on these teeming shores from the east and the west, but all they know is that the neighborhood…

An escape to a hiking trail within a few hours of Seattle during the summer often means cooler temperatures and relief from concrete reflections of heat in our otherwise temperate home. Most of the time this is a safe bet, but not during the final weekend of June when we…

Shortly after moving to Seattle, I began seeing a therapist who specialized in work with the LGBTQ+ community. I moved across the country with the intention of coming out to my friends and family but needed some help to cross the finish line. Up to this point, I had been…

Relationships require quiet spaces where each member can retire to find themselves. For me, these spaces can be found in our spare bedroom, out with friends, reading alone in a coffee shop, or hiking a trail. In these spaces, I am allowed the freedom to process my thoughts. …