I have noticed a lot of activity along the Burke Gillman trail on the north shore of Lake Union. Many mornings I have seen a group wearing orange safety vests digging, sawing or shoveling mulch. Then I found a few new signs highlighting a pollinator garden and that this project is supported by the Green Seattle Partnership. I was able to speak with Eric Sterner, a Plant Ecologist who works for Seattle Parks and Recreation, who described the project as a…
A Lifelong Love of Flowers One of the most enjoyable aspects of life in Wallingford is exploring the charm and beauty of the neighborhood businesses. One of my favorites is Cedarhouse Flowers, located at 1621 N 45th Street which is owned and operated by Parnel Lettunich, and is supported in the shop by Mandi, Willow, Carmella and Lucy. This shop was established in 2014 and named for the cedar-sided garage where it all started. Since the shop was opened, the culture…
Not everyone can afford a $16 breakfast, let alone has time to sit down and enjoy it. For those on a budget (time and money), the recently reopened Julia’s is here for you! They have a series of offerings they’re calling “Commuter Breakfasts”, including things like an Egg Sandwich for $4.99 and a Quick Go Burrito for $8.99. I’m thinking this is ideal for the service workers in our neighborhood who commute from outside the city! Tell your barista, hairstylist, or…
Shakespeare in the Park is back, bringing free performances to Wallingford this coming weekend! Wallingford will play host to two classic Shakespeare plays, All's Well That Ends Well and Julius Caesar. Backyard Bard presents abbreviated 1-hour productions of Shakespeare’s plays, performed by a small ensemble of versatile actors and directed by Sarah Stillion. Julius Caesar Summary: In ancient Rome, Julius Caesar, a charismatic and ambitious general, rises to power. However, his growing influence sparks jealousy among his peers, leading to a…
It was a dark and stormy night . . . Well actually it was just a stormy morning, back on June 3rd of this year, w hen we experienced wind gust up to 50 miles per hour, with Cliff Maas, on his weather blog calling it more like a November morning. Combined with wet soils, due to substantial rainfall at the time, numerous trees around the city came down. One tree that did not survive was a native Bigleaf Maple, on…
Our neighborhood dose of Aloha, the Hawaii General Store expressed surprise and gratitude at the Vanishing Seattle post encouraging shoppers to save their store. Hawaii General is a place I visit periodically when I am looking for a cheerful trinket to fill an advent calendar, a fresh lei to cement a celebration, or just a friendly face and some kind chatter. One of my first times in, the owner took one look at my then toddler son and deemed him "kolohe"--a…
Back in August of last year, Gary wrote about the possible elimination of #20 bus service which, then, never happened. However, the drama continues. Wallyhood was contacted by neighbors several weeks ago concerning the elimination of #20 bus service in September as part of a reduction and consolidation of bus service as the Link light rail Lynnwood extension opens this Fall. The #20 serves the northern and eastern extremes of Wallingford. (See Metro’s map here.) It is surprisingly difficult to substantiate…