You could go here and bone up. Alex Steffin is a friend and sustainability advocate since I met him in the early 90's.
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 11:25 AM on April 16, 2008

"The Grunt pt.1" by the J.B.'s.
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 12:38 PM on April 4, 2008

Mark Eitzel or his band, The American Music Club


Western Sky

Also check the AMC songs "What the Pillar of Salt Held Up" and "Johnny Mathis' Feet"
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 8:50 PM on March 27, 2008

My sister and I drove from Seattle to Atlanta and back in 1990, three days each way. I'd say don't eat a lot. I stuck to Dorito's and Mountain Dew, but I'm sure you could do better.
Be sure to get out and stretch every few hundred miles.
Be sure to take along good tunage, something for every mood, 'cause radio freakin' blows.
I've found that on long road trips, there will be a moment when something rather unexplainable will make you giggle uncontrollably...... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 4:46 PM on March 25, 2008 marked best answer

You could try the Capitol Hill Arts Center. Or perhaps Youngstown. I don't think either of those serve food, tho.
My girlfriend does marketing and PR. I'll ask her if she knows of anything...
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 1:23 PM on February 12, 2008

ramix - Everyone knows the Eastside is no damn fun.

I believe Seattle's a bit better equipped to handle an economic downturn than Portland. We had our meltdown in the early 70's and we ain't goin' back.
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 4:13 PM on January 29, 2008

I would be very careful about what you put on your jackets.
I suggest you do some research in to motorcycle clubs first (perhaps talk to some East Bay Rats) and make sure that you don't find yourself involved in a misunderstanding.
Motorcycle clubs, esp. 1%-ers and the like are usually very serious about protocol. For most patchholders it's not a lifestyle, it's their LIFE.
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 1:16 AM on December 2, 2007

United Future Organization is what you want, friend.
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 12:41 AM on November 17, 2007

Weird. I'm friends with most of my exes. Just because a romantic relationship doesn't work out doesn't mean that a platonic relationship won't.
I consider a woman I dated almost 10 years ago (who is now married and has a son) a very important person in my life. After we broke up we stayed in touch and I helped her through a rough patch when her mother and grandmother passed away within weeks of each other.
I like her husband, he's a good guy and I'm happy for her.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 1:53 PM on October 31, 2007

Anything by Barry Yourgrau.
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 12:18 PM on September 20, 2007

Jeezuz Slarty! The first rule of Agua Verde is we do not talk about Agua Verde...
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 12:42 PM on June 18, 2007

Another Girl, Another Planet by the Only Ones.

Gets right down to bidness and you can check the technique here
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 3:37 PM on June 1, 2007

If Jack made an honest attempt to find work in his field, then I don't think he's wrong in taking a job elsewhere.
I've had friends who stayed together while in school in other parts of the country. YMMV.

It doesn't sound like Jill is completely sold on Jack in the first place and his leaving is a good excuse to end a relationship she cannot end on her own.

Jack should leave. The world is a big place and it's far better to regret... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 6:39 PM on March 22, 2007

How about a massage?
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 2:01 PM on December 31, 2006

Mighty Long Way - Fishbone
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 4:28 PM on November 24, 2006

The closest I got was:

"Ab timidum maneo domi."
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 8:31 PM on November 22, 2006

I think there's a racial element. My city is only 8% black, but you can bet the parts of town that have fewer services and shabbier conditions are in the parts of town where there are more minorities.

I don't think higher crime can explain it all. I live in a slowly gentrifying neighborhood, where million-dollar homes are only blocks from cheaper ones. Over the hill from me and closer to the lakefront, there's a really nice urban village with more upscale shops.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 8:12 PM on November 22, 2006

First of all, I usually take steps to remove that person from my life, or at least minimize my contact with them.

You can choose not to let your hatred control you. The person you hate doesn't care about the mental and physical stress you place upon yourself. And for some this is a kind of power.

For me, hate is an active, living emotion -- it thrives on what you feed it. Negative thoughts, dwelling on past pain(s), etc.
I believe... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 2:17 AM on November 12, 2006

"Mr. Boyette said he was particularly fond of Ann Curry, the show's news reader, and that he was saddened when she was passed over for Ms. Couric's spot."

Fuck yeah! Ms. Curry is a goddess and a stone fox!
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 2:55 PM on November 10, 2006

I live is Seattle and a lot of people I've become friends with have moved here from other parts of the country. Some of them, for various reasons, can't or don't like to travel to their family's homes for Thanksgiving so we started the tradition of "Orphanz Thanksgiving".
Basically, someone decides to offer their home for the event and is responsible for making the turkey. Everyone else brings their favorite dishes and we eat ourselves silly. It used to be a all day hangout... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 10:52 PM on November 5, 2006 marked best answer

Everyone should have a copy of this. Some of the stories are dated but man, that guy could write!
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 3:31 AM on October 12, 2006

It's a taste thing, but here's a few I like...

The Grunt, Part 1 - The J.B.'s - If that can't get you going, you're DEAD.

Raisin' the Stakes
Madder
Superstylin' - Groove Armada

Give It Up - K.C. & The Sunshine Band

I Just Wanna Celebrate - Rare Earth

Mwela, Mwela (Here I Am) (Bugz In the Attic Mix) - Jazzanova

Dirty... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 8:16 PM on October 11, 2006

I recently reconnected with a good female friend that I hadn't seen in a decade. Way back in the day, I wanted a relationship - she didn't. I swallowed my disappointment as best I could and we became quite close, until we lost track of each other.

Shortly after our reunion, she indicated that she was interested in exploring a relationship...or at least resuming our friendship. And she told me that she wanted me to meet her children.

I'm not... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 3:46 AM on September 29, 2006

I suggest the Baltic Room as well, but it tends not to get up to full steam until 11PM or so.
I've never seen anyone dancing at Chapel.
And don't forget The War Room!
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 3:39 PM on August 28, 2006

I like Mori on 85th. Chiso in Fremont. Saito and Shiro in Belltown for sushi.

I usually go the The House of Hong in the ID and JUMBO on Rainier and Genesee for dim sum.
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 5:30 PM on August 19, 2006

Solus jugis in vita est change. is what I got from here.
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 1:15 PM on July 24, 2006

here, I mean.
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 1:16 PM on July 24, 2006

I park in the garage behind the Union St. Post office. $6.50 a day...
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 9:50 PM on July 21, 2006

www.tradingmusician.com
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 9:48 PM on July 21, 2006

I ride my motorcycle here year round...surely you'll be just fine.
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 9:47 PM on July 21, 2006

Damn.

I can't imagine your pain. That said, there are two of you in your marriage. Why is your wife going to a class with a man who poses a threat to your happiness? It's not a matter of you letting her...why is she so insensitive to your feelings? Would she be OK with it if the shoe was on the other foot?

What kind of guy goes on a picnic with another dude's wife? Doesn't your wife have female friends? Male friends that she's not attracted to?... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 7:41 PM on June 6, 2006

Dennis Brown
Barrington Levy
Eek-a-Mouse
Linton Kwesi Johnson (an atheist dub poet!)
Sugar Minot
Gregory Isaacs
Black Uhuru
Dr. Israel (from Brooklyn, mixes dub, reggae and drums and bass together. Some of his early stuff had a heavy rasta content, but the newer stuff is pretty cool)
Freddie MacGregor
Dry & Heavy (from Japan!)

I love Peter Tosh... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 6:11 PM on June 6, 2006 marked best answer

I agree Agro...And I have a couple of the Dynamite comps! Good stuff!
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 6:39 PM on June 6, 2006

I don't drink Coors, 'cause of their family history...I also hate the taste, but the former's much better story.
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 2:17 PM on June 6, 2006

It just depends on how much money you wanna spend!
I'd suggest the Ace Hotel. It's in Belltown, which is where the young, rich and beautiful hang out and it's close to a pretty decent restaurant and bar called Cyclops. There are some really good restaurants nearby (Flying Fish, Saito Sushi, The Alibi Room, The Pink Door, The Bada Lounge, Belltown Billiards) and plenty of bars/clubs. You can easily get to Capitol Hill by cab and hit The Baltic Room, The Capitol Club, Barca, The... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 1:08 AM on May 15, 2006

Guiding Light - Televison
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 11:45 AM on April 28, 2006

You might like Love & Rockets. I haven't picked it up since somewhere around issue #50. But it got me through my teen years.

One caveat: It does have elements of the fantastic in it, but it's pretty much in the background.
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 5:47 PM on April 20, 2006

Go for it. Just make sure they understand that people from all walks of life can be incredibly ig-nant at times.
Any child raised with love, guidence, education, support and cultural knowledge should do jes' fine...IMHO.
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 4:01 PM on April 14, 2006

Stuff and Things
Sugar!
Urban Utilities
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 8:33 AM on April 14, 2006

I don't know if any of these are 'indie' but I've been spinning at Chez Black 8 lately...
Richard Hawley
American Music Club
Elbow
Elvis Perkins
Kelley Polar
Ulrich Schnauss
Crooked Fingers
The Black Heart... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 3:03 PM on April 13, 2006

Also try Filter Talent.
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 3:02 PM on April 12, 2006 marked best answer

Combine the discussion aspects of Mefi/AskMe/Mecha with social networking.

Imagine if we did the reverse on this site...!
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 1:06 PM on April 4, 2006

Whenever my roommate was too loud, we'd crank "Feels So Good" by Chuck Mangione.

That usually did the trick.
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 12:33 PM on March 16, 2006

Seconding:
Canadian girls kick ass.

And yeah, dude. Go for it!
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 8:38 PM on March 7, 2006

Gad, I love the stuff. I don't try to make it at home so that the urge to drink it 4 times a day is tempered by the shame of going into the store that often.
This keeps my habit in the reasonable range (1-2 times a week).
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 4:06 PM on March 3, 2006

I just met a woman who rides a motorcycle. She's six feet tall AND a musician!

I may propose on our first date Saturday!
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 6:59 PM on March 2, 2006

The Essential Baking Company and Lampreia gots teh goods in Seattle.
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 4:12 PM on February 28, 2006

As suggested, read the Hagakure.
When 'getting my bottle up' I tell myself I've got nothing to lose and mean it. If I find something scares me, I try to figure out why and then conquer that fear. Sometimes that means flailing about until something works, but it's better than nothing!
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 2:13 PM on February 15, 2006

I get asked this a lot too...and I think alms had the best answer.
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 3:54 PM on January 17, 2006

Yes...by all means, move. As a native (and one with lots of friends) I keep hearing this complaint over and over...yet there are tons of women in the 40+ range on Craigslist and all the other dating sites. I know, I've met some cool women on them.

I don't know what kind of guy you are, but there is almost always something cool going on around here. But you gotta make an effort and take some chances.

However, if you think you'd be happier... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by black8 at 10:09 PM on January 10, 2006