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Pet Motto Contest! – And the Winners are . . .

And, now, ladies and gentlemen . . . drumroll, please!  Tonight's Top Ten List is the winners of the Wallyhood Pet Motto Contest!  Because we enjoyed so many of them, Rita has awarded Honorable Mentions in the following ten categories (in no particular order), with prizes going to First Place and Runner Up: Most canine-centric:   My little canine scruffball's (Rosie) motto is: "Now that you are paying for pet insurance, you have assured that nothing will happen to me." - Karen. …

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News From Our Neighboring ‘Hoods

Here are some highlights of last week's haps beyond Wallingford: I can’t help but share two interesting pieces of information from Fremont Universe: First, the building which houses the Dubliner Restaurant and Pub has sold for an impressive $4.05 million. While there is no official word as to the fate of the Irish pub, it was rumored that the apartments above might be converted into a hotel. The second piece of news is a bit more bizarre: On Saturday morning, a man…

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Wallingford: Best Place to Live

Monica Guzman at the Seattle PI recently pointed readers to a Seattle Met Magazine article about the 15 best places to live in Seattle ... and Wallingford is NOT on the list.  Oh the indignity! Ballard, Queen Anne & Green Lake made the list.  But not Wallingford.  WTF? We must investigate: Alki &  Queen Anne were selected for their "brand names" Green Lake, View Ridge, and Madison Park seem to have been selected for walkability & enjoyment of the outdoors/local shops…

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Wallyhood Endorses Vandalism?

Folks, we need your help. Some time ago, we left some strong words over at the SeattleCrime blog expressing an opinion that we think most of our readers share: graffiti vandalism sucks. Fast forward to earlier this week, when Patrick wrote a story for Wallyhood expressing appreciation for a bit of whimsical art here in Wallingford: Wallingford's Best Traffic Circle. The problem is, that artfully decorated traffic sign belonged to the city, and the anonymous artist who did the decorating didn't…

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Wallingford Yard Sale Tour

Don't forget, in addition to the Wallingford (backyard farms) Walk, tomorrow is the John Stanford School's Wallingford Yard Sale Tour: eight homes (up from six earlier this week) around the neighborhood will be holding yard sales with donated items from JSIS families, with the proceeds benefiting the school. Here's the latest list of homes: View JSIS Yard Sale Tour 2010 in a larger map 2200 N. 38th St. 1818 N. 43rd St. 4011 Corliss Ave N. 3823 Burke Ave N. 4714…

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Support Wallingford Artists at a Local Art Fundraiser

We already know that Wallingford is home to some extraordinary art, but it is also home to some extraordinary artists. Just a month ago I had the privilege of attending an in-home art show down at the corner of 51st and Wallingford. The venue was cozy and comfortable; the show was hosted in Reagan Jackson’s home- in the space of a cleared out living room, dining room, and bedrooms. Reagan combined creative forces with some friends and put together a show…

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Janet, the First Lady of Wallingford

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…

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