Orbiting Serenely Away
Dearest Uptight Seattleite,Can you pleasea explain half-assed art cars? I'm not talking about the ones with blue LEGOs meticulously epoxyed over... More >>
Do a Little Shimmy to Get Both Ends In
Dear Uptight Seattleite,I'm frankly surprised that you are willing to be associated with a paper that disrespects the art of burlesque in such a... More >>
Did That "Anus" Surprise You?
Dear Uptight Seattleite,I can't take free samples at the grocery store without feeling awkward. Am I obliged to fake an interest in buying the... More >>
It's Not How Much You Spent on Your Bike That's Important
Dear UTS,How do I avoid feeling self-conscious when people ask how much I spent on my bike?Campagnolo BobDear Bob,Bob! Knowing what "high... More >>
So Many Ways to Say Good Morning!
Dear Uptight Seattleite,I have a passionate relationship with my husband who's also my first cousin. We love passionately and we fight... More >>
Global Warming = Beautiful Weather?
Dear Uptight Seattleite,Is it OK to enjoy unseasonably warm weather, even if it's caused by climate change?LeeDear Lee,So long as you remember... More >>
The Uptight Seattleite: Who Moved My Chai?
"So, this book of yours—is it just a collection of columns?"When people ask me that, I admit the "just" stings a little. But only a little.... More >>
Uptight Excerpt: Part II
Hello! Come in! There’s some green tea in the little Indian box thing by the stove— please help yourself. It’s good stuff. The... More >>
OK, Who Emptied the Brita?!?!
Dear Uptight Seattleite,I'd taken a day off from my job and was waiting in line at the coffee shop. A guy in front of me with his two young sons... More >>
Lunch, Brunch, and Our New Favorite Sweetener
Dear Uptight Seattleite,Maybe if you drove places you'd have time to write your own column.Diego (via Facebook)Dear Diego,The University of... More >>