Graffiti seems to be a guaranteed comment generator on local blogs: is it a blight on our community or free expression of rogue artists? What's the difference between a "graffiti artist" and a "tagger"? Well, if you want to voice your opinion, you're welcome to leave it here in the comments field, or, better still, fill out this survey from the City of Seattle Office of City Auditor on the city's response to graffiti. Just don't tag my garbage can. Again.…
Because she loves us, Wallingford author Rita Amer is giving a free autographed copy of her new children's book The Cat with the Golden Fang to the reader who can submit a comment with the best motto that describes their own pet. The Cat with the Golden Fang is a light-hearted adventure with a feline heroine Marta Petunia's whose family crest reads: "Touch Not My Tail, Lest You Suffer My Claw". Here are a couple of early entries, but I'm sure…
Wallingford is bustling with mothers - young and old, hip or crunchy, working at home or in the office - all of whom deserve to be celebrated on Mother's Day (and everyday). Mother's Day is celebrated all around the world. Here, in the U.S., it's the second Sunday in May. In the late 1800's, there were several attempts to establish the holiday, but momentum didn't catch on until the efforts of Anna Jarvis. Wanting to honor her deceased mother's dream of making a…
Hurray, Hurray, the first of May, outdoor (you fill in the blank) begins today! That’s right – conventional wisdom says that all things outdoor become a bit more possible in the month of May. Wallingford has a host of opportunities (indoor or out) for you this weekend! Friday, May 7 8p - Seattle Composers’ Salon @ the Good Shepherd Center The Seattle Composers’ Salon fosters the development, performance and appreciation of new music by regional composers and performers. At bi-monthly, informal…
Things you can get at the Wallingford branch of the Seattle Public Library: Books CDs of your favorite musicians Kill A Watt device What's a Kill A Watt? Check this out from the SPL's press release: Find out how much electricity that old TV or refrigerator is using. The Seattle Public Library and Seattle City Light have teamed up to make “Kill A Watt” home energy monitors available to Library cardholders at all Library locations. Beginning May 6, Library patrons can…
Life gives you second chances! Seattle Tilth is doing a re-do of last weekend's Edible Plant Sale at discounted prices on Friday, May 7th (the Mayor is glad he got his plants last weekend): SECOND CHANCE PLANT SALE Buy edible plants left from last weekend's sale for $2 on Friday, May 7, 4-7pm at the Good Shepherd Center. Seattle Tilth has 8,000 locally grown organic veggie plants and sustainably grown culinary herbs and edible flowers available this Friday, 4-7 p.m. in…
The verdict for this one was: "bellissima!". No surprise - as an Italian movie it's got to be sexy, stylish and brew a killer cappuccino, right? Opening at The Guild on 45th on Friday, Mid-August Lunch drew these comments from il pubblico: "It was very funny and charming and sweet. And the male lead is very good-looking! He had a nice smile. " --David "A lovely portrayal of older people which you don't find that much. It had a fun view…