My wife and I noticed this even before we bought our house and loved the whimsy – I remember leaning out the window as we did a loop around the circle (yes, we went ALL the way around, like a good motorist should) to see what each sign would reveal. I’ve asked around the neighborhood, but no one is talking. I see a gleam in the eye of a couple of neighbors – but thus far the artist remains elusive! On…
Let me say up front that I have been neighbors and friends with Janet Stillman these last 11 years and I admire her. Deeply. Because she is talented and energetic and caring and I can't think of anyone else who has done more for this neighborhood. And, no, no one elected her First Lady of Wallingford but in my mind that's what she is. There, I've put all my cards on the table. Janet's official title is the Director of the…
Don't forget to write those grocery lists! One week from today (5/19) the Wallingford Farmers Market will return for its fifth season. This weekly, Wednesday market is located at the Wallingford Center at NE 45th and Wallingford Ave. N from 3 - 7 pm. In addition to new and former vendors, the market will include cooking demonstrations from local culinary extraordinaires from 4 - 5pm. On Wednesday, May 19, Chef Rachel Yang of Joule Restaurant will present, followed by Chef Dustin…
Let's eavesdrop on what the neighbors have been saying this week...online. Jump in to join the conversation at the Wallyhood Forums link above. Parking in our tight urban environment continues to be a hot topic in "Too many cars!". If a property near you has way too many drivers for the curb space in front of it, check for tips and to have your say, or if you happen to live in such a property, likewise! Tempted to celebrate the temporary…
Housed at the Good Shepherd Center, the ALLIANCE FRANCAISE OF SEATTLE is a non-profit cultural & educational organization that strives to improve understanding between France and other countries. One of the ways they do that is to arrange for a summer student exchange program. Here's where you come in: 15 French students are eager to visit Seattle July 29 - August 18th... and they need host families. If you or someone you know is interested in hosting an exchange student, please…
We will do almost anything in our house to help the Wallingford Branch of the Seattle Public Library. So, taking a brief online survey doesn't seem like much to ask. It took me less than 10 minutes and it was informative! For example, did you know that the Library offers the following services (great tidbits for your next dinner party)?: Online magazines and newspapers (for example, Consumer Reports and the New York Times) - Skip those expensive subscriptions, save some trees!…
We've been keeping bees in our Wallingford backyard for close to a decade now. About 18 months ago, we became parents to a very curious little boy. As it turns out, bees and very curious little boys make for a tricky mix. Our solution: install a giant rack system to lift the bee hives off the ground and out of harm's way (or, more accurately, out of Baby Z's way). Well, there we were staring at that big space under the…