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For weeks Wallyhood has been hearing reports of deer spottings. This morning I became one of the lucky few to see our newest resident. During a 7:30 morning coffee run to The Essential Baking Company, I spotted this gal munching on some goodies in my neighbor's vegetable garden. Is it the vacant lot on our street that attracts her here? Apparently she's been spotted there a few times just hanging out. Her presence is certainly welcome.

The state passed its annual budget on June 30 averting a government shutdown by a few hours.  The budget took so long to negotiate because of the court-mandated need to address the McLeary decision.  McCleary will be partially addressed by increasing property taxes state wide and reduce local levies statewide.  Part of the budget negotiations included a 40% reduction in business and occupancy (B&O) taxes for roughly 10,000 manufacturing business in the state.  At a very high level, the solution called…

Summer means the somewhat annual Wallyhood summer meet up.  Come meet the editors, writers, sponsors, and commenters of Wallyhood.  I am hoping Densmore Dave returns from exile.  It has been awhile since he commented. The meet-up is being graciously hosted by Murphy's Pub (1928 N. 45th St) on Wednesday August 9th from 7-9 pm.   There will be a few rounds of beer and appetizers for everyone, and lots of neighborhood talk. Past years have been a relatively low-key, celebratory affair…

Seattle's GreenStage will be performing their interpretation of two classic Shakespeare plays this Friday and Saturday evenings at the Wallingford Playfield.  The performances are free and a fun way to spend a summer evening outside with family and neighbors. Bring a picnic, enjoy our local park and celebrate local talent! Wallingford Playfield Schedule Friday, July 21 - 7pm  Backyard Bard Hamlet Saturday, July 22 - 7pm Backyard Bard A Midsummer Night's Dream   From the GreenStage Website: Founded in 1989, GreenStage is performing…

Head down to Gas Works Park this Sunday, July 16th for some free music from noon to six pm.  The Seattle Peace Concerts  features local musicians at city parks throughout the summer.   They do take food bank donations if you would like to contribute. Looks like the sun will be out this weekend, and a perfect temperature for some dancing! All ages are welcome. Music Lineup 12:00-12:40 Fremont Philharmonic facebook.com/thefremontphilharmonic/ 12:45-1:15 Graceland Manila facebook.com/gracelandmanila/ 01:20-02:00 Unite-One facebook.com/UniteOneBand/ 02:05-02:35 Coby Jackson soundcloud.com/coby-jackson 02:40-03:20…