Tom is the co-leader of Green Lake & Wallingford Safe Streets.  He lives at the intersection at the south end of Green Lake Park.

Anyone who has visited Green Lake has gone through a crappy intersection. Whether you’re driving, biking, or walking, there are plenty to choose from: the 5-way cluster at 50th Street and Stone Way; the crazy Pitch & Putt intersection at the south end of the lake; or the indecisive four-way stop at Ravenna Blvd.

The City has plans to repave each of these gnarly intersections next year — and many of the major streets in Wallingford …

Jonathan Cohen, a forty year resident of Wallingford, is opening Ebanista, a new school of fine woodworking near Green Lake.  Tomorrow, Saturday August 18th there is an open shop from 1:00 – 3:30 pm  at the Ebanista school in the old Vita Milk building (420 NE 72nd Street).  The times of the event are slightly different on the website, however Mr. Cohen confirmed the 1:00 – 3:30pm times.  He invites the community to stop by the studio to meet him and the space.  I have copied his invitation at the bottom of this post.

I had the opportunity to talk …

It’s been seven long years since Kitaro (1645 N. 45th St) went up in a roil of smoke and fire. Since then, it has stood a burned out husk, decorated occasionally with concert posters, interrupted only by the occasional rumor of change.

Well, change looks like it is finally on the horizon (although not the change everyone may have hoped for). Mike Ruby spotted this proposal on the City of Seattle’s website for the property:

SDR – Construct 10,200 sq. ft. residential building with 7 units and no parking proposed. REVISED FROM: Demolition of existing fire-damaged Mixed Use building. New …

My husband Adam and I have been together for 25 years and have always had a mixed relationship. He is an atheist; I am a Catholic. When we got married in the church back in 2000, he tolerated the premarital classes and agreed to raise our future children Catholic. Although our beliefs are vastly different, we have always respected and supported each other. When friends make snide comments about my faith, he has my back, and I appreciate it.

As a cradle Catholic, I stereotypically expected priests to be old and assumed that we had little in common, so when …

Matt from the Pacific Northwest Shop (4411 Wallingford Ave. N) wrote that they’re having another pop-up this Saturday, featuring local artists:

Second Saturdays of Summer Pop-up Event Over the course of the summer, the Pacific Northwest Shop has been hosting its Second Saturdays of Summer pop-up events with local artisans. The next installment will take place this Saturday, August 11th, from 11am to 3pm in their Wallingford store. This Saturday’s event will feature three Seattle-based makers showcasing their work! Using primarily organic and local ingredients, Will explains that the mission at B. Fullers Mortar & Pestle is to “foster a…

Wallyhood reader and John Stanford parent Margie sent us the following note:

Could you please share the sad news that a beloved John Stanford Japanese teacher, Kayoko sensei, just lost her husband? She has 2 young kids and has to survive on a teacher’s salary in Seattle:

https://www.gofundme.com/kasaiensley-family-fund

Our heartfelt condolences to Tim’s family and friends and the community affected by this loss.…

The weather looks to be warm and sunny on Tuesday night, perfect for getting out in the streets and hanging with your neighbors. It’s time for the annual Night Out Seattle. Promoted by the Seattle Police Department, it is a national event to reduce crime and strengthen communities. There will be street closures and block parties all over the neighborhood, with potlucks, grill outs, live music, and games for kids. The SPD has a database where you can find the block parties closest to you, and register your block party if you haven’t already. Registration closes on Monday night.

Go …