With summer’s exuberance starting to fade, the arrival of fall — a season that strikes me as a bit introverted and perhaps even mysterious — is worth savoring. But that doesn’t mean it’s time to stay indoors. Far from it! In this issue, writer Bob Johnson explores the nearby Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, where migrating birds and other wildlife are on display for visitors willing to pause and be still.
Cooler weather brings a shift to cozy food as well. In our Food section, Dora Scott convinced Chowderhead Chef Travis Tveit to share a recipe for his very hearty version of an all-time classic: tomato basil soup. Writer Will Maupin pays a visit to The Grain Shed in Spokane’s Perry District, where, believe it or not, live music happens in the mornings. It’s fitting for a brewery/bakery, and a lovely way to support night shift workers who can pop in on their way home from work.
Cozy gaming is a thing, too. E.J. Iannelli talks with local experts about how these games, which prioritize collaboration and exploration in a serene alternate worldscape, are reshaping the video gaming world. And Candace Rowe explores the history of a Spokane home that’s provided shelter for more than 100 years, with a new owner happily engaged in preserving it long into the future.
Cheers!