Sunday morning I was walking near Mighty-O Donuts, when I spied a Wallyhood flyer affixed to a telephone pole. Upon closer inspection, I noticed a little orange box/icon printed on the flyer with 1) the date it was posted, 2) the date it could be removed, and 3) citation of the applicable city ordinance. Of course, I thought of Burks. Who just happens to have posted the most recent comment on the Forum titled, "I Didn't Do It." Also, crime is…
Did you see that awesome Les Misbarack YouTube video that came out right before the Changing of the Commander in Chief? Ever since, I find myself looking for reasons to break into song, singing "One More Day!" Here's this week's excuse: We've got just one more day to vote in Seattle Weekly's 25th Best of Seattle poll. West Seattle Blog and My Ballard were deemed Best Neighborhood Blog winner and runner-up last year. After which I do believe I wrote, "look…
In more McDonald School news, there's a new play structure on the way (or, in the modern lingo, "playscape"). Project Coordinator Kathleen Ellsbury writes: Looks like we'll have a new play structure at McDonald School before long! With funds from the neighborhood, some employers, King County Youth Sports Facilities Grant program, and the City of Seattle's neighborhood Matching Fund, we will be able to prepare for and install the structure below, as well as a concrete border and two concrete disability-compatible…
Things have become much quieter over at Hamilton--signaling that, with exception of a few finishing touches, the school is ready for the big move. According to a letter they delivered to homes in the immediate area, we’ll be seeing moving trucks shuttle furniture, equipment and books between Lincoln and the 41st and Densmore side of Hamilton this month and next, as crews prepare for the first day of school on Wednesday, September 8. The letter also announces two public events to…
After a soggy opening day of the Wallingford Farmer's Market back in May our family ran for shelter inside the Wallingford Center to warm up with board games and free pizza at Izilla Toys' Family Game Night. Their next Family Game night will be Wednesday, July 21st (again, during the Farmers Market) from 5-7 PM. Here's what we found: Folks gathered around several tables reading instructions, shuffling cards and sorting game pieces. There was a great assortment - here are some…
Thanks to Steve Peters for his email about World Listening Day on Sunday. Steve and his colleague Steve Barsotti (Steve squared!) will be hosting some Greenlake listening walks on Sunday, as noted below: "In honor of the first World Listening Day, the Seattle Phonographers Union invites the public to participate in a series of soundwalks on Sunday, July 18th at Seattle's Green Lake from 10AM to 4PM. This event is FREE to the public; all are welcome. Throughout the day, SPU…
During one of our weekly family strolls last Wednesday night, I noticed Joule had a handwritten sign taped to their window, which read that they'd be closed for the evening. "Hmmm," I wondered aloud, "why would Joule be closed tonight? It's Bastille Day!" Alas for the Francophiles, but cheers for the tender-hearted, Joule's Facebook page reveals the answer: To those who love Joule and have been waiting for our new bundle of joy, Pike Jun Jack Chirchi came to this world…