Wallingford, Seattle

We're seeing reports that President Obama will be in Seattle Tuesday. According to the Seattle Times, Airforce One is scheduled to land in town late morning.  Obama is reportedly attending two lunches -- one downtown, and one at Real Networks' founder Rob Glaser's house in Madrona.  CHS Capitol Hill Seattle posts some additional speculation about a possible side trip up Capitol Hill. Maybe Airforce One will buzz the Space Needle, too! Regardless, traffic will no doubt be completely snarled all over…

Reminder: Fiets of Parenthood Bike Extravaganza is starting NOW at the John Stanford play area. Gelato Bike!

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…

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…