Marcie Sillman
Stories
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The Earthquake That Probably Won't Devastate Seattle
Kathryn Schulz’s New Yorker article about Northwest earthquakes sent shockwaves through the Seattle area last week. It described the damage a 9.0...
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After Raising 4 Kids, Fay Jones Created This Iconic Seattle Mural
Even if you don’t know her name, you’ve probably seen artist Fay Jones’ work. She created one of the giant murals on the walls of Seattle’s underground...
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British Columbia HIV Treatment And Prevention Seeing Great Success
Marcie Sillman speaks with Vaughn Palmer, columnist for the Vancouver Sun, about successes in British Columbia's fight against HIV and AIDS.
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Nancy Pearls' Pick For Not Just Teens
Marcie Sillman talks with book hugger Nancy Pearl about a pick that's aimed at teens, but great for readers of all ages: "The Game of Love and Death,"...
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Dear Amazon: Why Don’t You Care About Your City?
Marcie Sillman talks with Geekwire co-founder Todd Bishop about Amazon and other tech companies about their civic engagement.
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They Tried To Strip Her Culture. Weaving Was Her Defense
Lois Thadei’s full name is Lois Chichnikoff Thadei. But everyone calls her Louie. She says white people have a hard time pronouncing her name.
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Nancy Pearl And The Lazy Mouse
Marcie Sillman discusses this week's reading recommendation with librarian Nancy Pearl. For very young readers, Pearl has chosen "Walter the Lazy Mouse,...
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Old Masters: Two Musical Worlds Of Clarinetist Bill Smith
Clarinetist William O. Smith has a most unusual website. When you click on the link, it opens to dueling photographs. Smith's a man with two distinct...
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Seattle Seahawk Derrick Coleman Gives 'No Excuses' In Memoir
Marcie Sillman talks to Seattle Seahawk fullback Derrick Coleman about his new book "No Excuses" and what it was like learning to play football with a...
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What To Do When You Reach The Breaking Point
Marcie Sillman talks to hip-hop artist DJ Blesone about his motivation behind breakdancing.