Category: Stories

A Cat’s Tale

A Cat’s Tale

Boomer is pacing. With the carcass of a small bird clamped in his jaw, the lanky, black-spotted African serval is highly alert to the movements and sounds all around him.

My Own Worst (Book) Critic

My Own Worst (Book) Critic

I’ve always loved reading. Throughout childhood, I devoured books in rapid succession, eager to get to the end and move on to the next title on my shelf. Time was nearly limitless, and books were a consistent answer to boredom and loneliness as a kid living in a rural area.

With the Grain

With the Grain

Beer and bread — two of the oldest recipes in the world — unite for the forthcoming South Perry bakery and brewery at The Grain Shed.

Queen of Sweet

Queen of Sweet

There are diners who love Christie Sutton’s desserts so much they’ll call ahead to make sure their favorite treat is available on the day they plan to stop into Europa Restaurant and Bakery in downtown Spokane.

Animal Instincts

Animal Instincts

Ferociously untamed and femininely evocative, the fairytale-inspired voices of Spokane poet Ellen Welcker’s forthcoming collection The Pink Tablet are coming to life for an unusual collaborative performance.

The Small Things Matter

The Small Things Matter

I’ve suddenly become hyper-aware of how even the slightest interactions with some men are intrinsically linked to a present culture of sexism, misogyny, racism and power imbalance.

The Queens of Christmas

The Queens of Christmas

I take the holidays pretty seriously. I credit my grandmother and mom for this lasting sentimentality. Christmas was as magical a time as ever in the Scott household growing up, and I try to make it still feel just so.