I was in Starbucks the other day (I admit, I do go to Starbucks) and overheard the woman in line behind me saying she wanted an iced coffee, so I gave her my "treat receipt". I didn't need mine. Earlier that same day I noticed some large opened safety pins on the sidewalk which instantly set off my "mommy radar" with a vision of them being stepped on by small barefoot feet so I promptly, and carefully, picked them up and…
At last Wednesday's Wallingford Community Council meeting we solved all of America's transportation problems. The solution is... CONGESTION TOLLING ON SINGLE OCCUPANT VEHICLES! If speeds on freeways drop below a target level, the toll rate on single occupant vehicles is gradually ramped up, and if speeds are above the target level then toll rates are quickly dropped. The tolls are administered electronically and flex to factor in traffic related to game days and weather. Benefits include... Maximum throughput: As many people as possible will…
Hector from Golden Oldies posted this to the Wallyhood Facebook page. We share here for those of you who don't bookface: A big hello to all our neighbors from Golden Oldies Records. The wall that the car crashed through is not yet repaired, but everything else inside the store is back up in its' proper places. We need to thank all of our wonderful neighbors who came in to either lend a hand cleaning up, or expressing their best wishes. A...…
It may come as no surprise, but it's still a sad thing to see. We reported back in January that Meridian Market was struggling: cash flow was poor enough that they were having trouble keeping the shelves stocked, causing a deepening spiral. Up in Tangletown for a meal at the Pour House tonight*, we spotted this note in the window of the market: We hope they are able to find a good buyer, one who can rejuvenate this neighborhood market. Having…
Just a stone's throw over in Fremont, there's this bit of inanity going on: The Lonely Kazoo: A Synthetic Journey to Heaven” is an operatic coming-of-age story about a young kazoo searching for a new home as a post-consumer product. The show, written and performed by Seattle artists, features a rock band, dancing, costumes made of trash and, of course, kazoos. The show starts at 7 p.m. August 19 at the Fremont Abbey (4272 Fremont Ave N). After a raucous party…
Quickie reminder: if you're interested in turning Wallingford into a densely forested landscape, navigable only by pack mule, or at least in adding a bit of greenery to your parking strip, the deadline for the free tree giveaway from the city is fast approaching: The deadline is approaching for applications to Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ Tree Fund, a program that provides free trees for neighborhoods. The Tree Fund is a simple way for residents to beautify their neighborhood and help the…
Want to read what readers are writing, or write something for readers to read? There's a place for that, it's called the Wallyhood Forums. Let's take a peek at what's going on: Recommendations. Optometry, Dental and Physician. You only get one set of eyes, teeth and body. Take care of them. If you cast your eye down the list, you will see people posting for all sorts of other advice, information and services. You could be one of those people! Need…