Wallingford, Seattle

Earlier this week, Andy wrote: A girl on a bicycle was hit by a motorist at the corner of 43rd and 1st, right outside my kitchen window. Fire, police, ambulance came, took her away on a stretcher, though it appeared to me that she was basically okay.  She was wearing her helmet, thankfully! Couple of scratches but seems okay. Car dented and windshield shattered, bike bent up. People generally drive too fast along 1st. I wasn't there to see it, only…

My wife and I noticed this even before we bought our house and loved the whimsy – I remember leaning out the window as we did a loop around the circle (yes, we went ALL the way around, like a good motorist should) to see what each sign would reveal. I’ve asked around the neighborhood, but no one is talking. I see a gleam in the eye of a couple of neighbors – but thus far the artist remains elusive! On…

Don't forget to write those grocery lists! One week from today (5/19) the Wallingford Farmers Market will return for its fifth season. This weekly, Wednesday market is located at the Wallingford Center at NE 45th and Wallingford Ave. N from 3 - 7 pm. In addition to new and former vendors, the market will include cooking demonstrations from local culinary extraordinaires from 4 - 5pm. On Wednesday, May 19, Chef Rachel Yang of Joule Restaurant will present, followed by Chef Dustin…

Let's eavesdrop on what the neighbors have been saying this week...online.  Jump in to join the conversation at the Wallyhood Forums link above. Parking in our tight urban environment continues to be a hot topic in "Too many cars!".  If a property near you has way too many drivers for the curb space in front of it, check for tips and to have your say, or if you happen to live in such a property, likewise! Tempted to celebrate the temporary…