Monthly Archives: August 2010

Blackberries Along The Burke

If you’ve noticed people gingerly poking around the brambles alongside the Burke Gilman Trail, chances are they’ve spotted patches of ripened wild blackberries. Our little band of berry pickers biked down to the Trail today and found a lush spot parallel to Dunato’s Marine Services and Supply.  Though it looked like most of the brambles had already been picked clean, there were still plenty of places underneath for little hands to reach. Blackberry picking requires skillful hands to reach around the…

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Reminder: Pirates and Pipsqueaks

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Quickie reminder: this Sunday, from noon to 5 pm is the Pirates and Pipsqueaks festival in the lot behind Solid Ground. Trophy Cupcakes will be giving out cupcakes to all the kids who participate in the Cupcake Walk, and there will be Dunk the Pirate, a Pirate Bounce House, Walk the Plank, Pirate Whiffle Ball, Ducks in the Pond, Balloon Darts, and Bottle Ring Toss among other niceties. All proceeds will benefit services for homeless children at Broadview Shelter and Transitional…

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Art Stuck on Poles

"First we look at the hills in the painting, Then we look at the painting in the hills." - Li Liweng, 17th century On 45th Street.  I consider this street art.  Some may call it graffiti. The badge says "Hello My Name Is Douchebag Californian".  Near Paper Delights. Beneath the poster of Japanese manga warrior babe, the badge says "Hello My Name Is Oops I'm Sorry".  Near Harold's Lighting. Tree shrine.  Chalkboard reads "I want to make world peace.  I want…

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Wallingford Crime

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You may notice we don't do "crime" stories here on Wallyhood frequently. There's crime everywhere, we all know it, and we don't care to contribute to the vague sense of danger and disquiet that frequent crime reporting fosters. That said, once in a while, it's worth a note about what's going on, to help you level-set your precautions. Caleb shares a story and a warning: I had 4 bikes stolen off my front porch late Monday night/Tuesday morning near Lower Woodland…

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The Low-Down on “Get Low”

Set yourself down and enjoy an evening with Robert Duvall was the take-home message for audiences interviewed as they were exiting Get Low, the new movie at The Guild.  You could do a lot worse than spend some time in the company of his stern magnificence: "Liked it a lot.  Great.  Robert Duvall deserves a Best Actor Oscar.  Has he won one before or just Supporting Actor?  It was a showcase for him.  Great, great role for him." - Greg "Hard…

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To Fresh, or Not To Fresh?

More often these days while snooping up and down my street, I see that distinctive light-green Amazon Fresh truck parked in front of someone's house delivering groceries.  Which sets off speculation about what I'm missing out on. I happen to be one of those oddballs who goes to the grocery store every day, on foot (okay, sometimes more than once).  I only buy the ingredients for the next meal or from a small list of essentials that need restocking.  Does this…

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An Incredible Feast

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There's a great opportunity for some good eatin' coming up just over our border in the University District this Sunday, August 22nd 5 - 8 pm: Conceived by Chef Tamara Murphy, An Incredible Feast is one of Seattle's premier food events and showcases an astounding variety of local flavors, all prepared using fresh farm ingredients.   Held outdoors at the University District Farmers Market site (University Heights Center), guests can sample over 30 gourmet dishes, enjoy excellent local (Salmon Safe certified!) wines and beers,…

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