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Five Oranges

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Open Books (2414 N 45th St) has a new piece of poetry in their window:

(In memory of Bob Kondrak, a lively Wallingford presence and our friend)

“Five Oranges”

Nothing is lost.
One by one
the five big oranges
in a low bowl on the oak floor
disappeared,
the five-petaled flower
missing a petal each day…
This morning
one orange
rests deep in its center,
and the bowl
turns to a blossom.

— Robert Sund

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Jordan

I started Wallyhood back in 2008, right when my son was born, because I realized I had lived in the neighborhood since 1993 and didn't really know my neighbors. I figured writing a blog about what was going on around me would be a good way to meet people and help other people do the same. As the years progressed, those neighbors have picked up the torch and it is now a group effort, which I adore. I moved out of Wallingford for a few years (2020 - 2025), but I'm back, now living with my wife, son and dog (Dillinger) up in Tangletown.