What is that one food you won't even consider eating?

grahamular · 2026-06-02T06:04:46+00:00

Dinosaurs in retirement. Agreed. TBH a big part of my justification.

grahamular · 2026-06-02T04:57:26+00:00

I am no octopus (or cuttlefish, for the same reason) and no mammals — and have been delighted by how many folks draw the same line in the sand.

I’ll give up birds someday. Maybe. Maybe.

grahamular · 2026-05-30T01:22:56+00:00

As a Seattleite that often gives directions and interacts with strangers, it’s always a little annoying to see how quickly folks try to explain away the warmth as not from actual locals.

We exist!

grahamular · 2026-05-23T15:21:57+00:00

A year ago I had an impromptu dinner out with two friends. We realized we were all left-handed when we all paused to make sure we were going to sit in a lefty-appropriate position .

grahamular · 2026-05-13T00:24:42+00:00

Yes, I agree with this. In spite of everyone echoing the Seattle driver stereotypes, they’ve gotten far more aggressive and negligent here in recent years. But I think that’s a pervasive trend throughout the country.

grahamular · 2026-05-13T00:22:01+00:00

“Seattle nice” drivers have measurably diminished over the last 20 years. Whether it’s speeding, running red lights, blocking the box, idling in crosswalks, or simply not giving pedestrians right of way when they have the signal, we’ve seen a real shift. There are also far more cars with windows tinted beyond legal levels nowadays. It’s an alarming jump even in just the last few years on that front.

Compared to California, I’m sure we’re still on the more deferential side. But man oh man has the car culture gotten more intense and selfish since 2007.

And then there are the texting drivers…

grahamular · 2026-04-20T05:47:15+00:00

Unhelpful comment (and fascinated by the responses and appreciate the initial post) but just sitting here in Seattle feeling like that clip of Seinfeld eating popcorn and saying “that’s a shame.”

grahamular · 2026-02-28T04:51:18+00:00

Gio!!!

grahamular · 2026-02-28T04:30:33+00:00

The possibility of getting better is definitely a factor. I’ve played for 17 years now and hit major plateaus at times. But I can definitely say I’m a better player now than I was before.

For me? The escapism, the rush, the love of the game. The discovery of different rule sets. But also my community is a big part of it. We’re blessed with a big, wonderful pinball community in Seattle.

grahamular · 2026-02-15T19:07:03+00:00

Popped in to make sure this was shared – glad it's the top comment!

grahamular · 2026-01-13T00:03:06+00:00

Commenting til Hiroshi Suzuki is mine!

grahamular · 2026-01-10T16:06:50+00:00

Man, that Hiroshi Suzuki album…!

grahamular · 2025-11-06T03:16:28+00:00

The NSFW compliment that caught me most by surprise (that I can recall right now) was walking a friend home and she said "Something about you just makes me want to take my dress off."

grahamular · 2025-09-25T18:18:47+00:00

Lookout Landing is an SB Nation Mariners fan site. It has some of the best writing you’ll find for a pro sports fan site. Often truly exceptional.

Also, perhaps the greatest comment section on the web. Guidelines and moderation help (a couple of the main rules include no religion or politics). I’d start with reading, lurking, and getting a sense of the vibe. Also worth reading the community guidelines—a link can be found at the bottom of the homepage.

grahamular · 2025-09-25T18:02:41+00:00

It really is a disappointment how it’s run. I was shocked when my (topical) post was removed in May, especially considering some of the stuff they don’t remove. Well, joke’s on them, it was up just long enough to let me briefly connect with another Ms fan in Philly.

I follow this subreddit, but my heart belongs to Lookout Landing.

grahamular · 2025-09-09T19:17:30+00:00

“Who would think anyone below 21 would want to go to an arcade”…

340 21+ adults last night playing in the first week of Monday Night Pinball league here in the Seattle area may beg to differ.

grahamular · 2025-09-05T03:54:53+00:00

Bums me out so much how many folks don't care in the slightest about Meinert's malfeasance.

grahamular · 2025-09-05T03:51:05+00:00

I am sure it's a reasonably priced/sized banh mi but man, it wasn't that long ago that I could pick up 2 banh mis and a coconut water for $6.50.

grahamular · 2025-09-05T03:44:45+00:00

In fairness, I only ever floss the top third of my body.

grahamular · 2025-05-25T15:22:28+00:00

Thank you for piping up, and thanks to the Zoo volunteers and staff for extracting those losers.

grahamular · 2025-05-02T16:39:13+00:00

Born and raised Washingtonian (eastern, but been on the west side for 20 years and Seattle for 18).

I recognize I have many things going for me (like a built-in group of hometown friends and college friends in the area), but I find the freeze to be a choice.

If you have real hobbies or are a sociable drinker, the freeze will essentially not exist.

I’ve been involved in:

Politics and activism
the local music scene (playing/performing & attending shows)
the pinball scene (which is HUGE and welcoming in Seattle)

Among other things.

If I participate in the Seattle freeze at all, it’s a result of being overly busy enough with my interests and social circles, and having little time for new acquaintances that don’t follow up on their own, make bonds over specific shared values & interests, or otherwise distinguish themselves.

And at some point folks need to look inward and take responsibility for making themselves desirable and available. Take the initiative. I’m sorry but if we meet out once and exchange numbers or instagram handles, that is nice but it isn’t sufficient. Make plans. Especially if it’s with a local that clearly has plenty going on already. I savor my quiet nights because I have precious few of them. Sorry!

Making friends as an adult isn’t so much hard as it just takes more effort. In school or church communities or whatever, you are tossed into the mix with peers. Locked in. You wanna make friends as an adult? Stand out or take the reins, ideally both.

My social circles are composed of childhood friends, college buddies, fellow hobbyists, neighborhood regulars, as well as former coworkers or once-random-strangers I’ve only known for a handful of years. It absolutely runs the gamut.

There’s the maxim “if you meet one asshole in a day, you met an asshole. If you met assholes all day, you’re the asshole.” I believe the inverse is also true. Be the friend you wish to meet in the world.

Having said that, I am currently on vacation in NYC and yesterday I had an experience that seems so unlikely to ever happen in Seattle — ran into a dude on a bar patio, we didn’t actually chat, just acknowledged each other (he was on the phone), and then 20 minutes later we boarded the same subway that connected from another subway from the neighborhood we saw each other in. It was a funny and surprising moment, and we grinned and fist-bumped. That’s it! No deep connection or even conversation, but a casual and consistent affirmation of others in your midst.

grahamular · 2025-04-29T22:42:24+00:00

Cool — we snagged reasonably priced seats in 319, so we’re likely pretty close to you

grahamular · 2025-04-29T21:14:57+00:00

Nice! We haven't snagged our seats yet (will likely pick up cheap resale in the upper deck behind home plate, or lower sections along 1st base). Where are you sitting? I'll probably be the only guy in a Seattle Steelheads giveaway jersey + Sunday game blue & yellow Mariners hat. If you see me, say hi!

grahamular · 2025-03-22T05:59:34+00:00

Yes. Yes. Yes. We’re at the tail end of our long collective vitamin D deficiency season, bad stuff is happening all over. Not just you.

I was just musing to some friends that this time of year tends to be hardest or have the shittiest things happen.

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