Back in October, we mentioned that Izilla Toys was going to open an annex store in the Wallingford Center for the holidays, with the hope that they might make the space a second location. Turns out, they like us so much, they're here to stay. Though the shop is now closed for renovation, the plan is to re-open some time in mid-January, with a grand re-opening celebration slated for early February. "We were really moved by how welcoming and supportive the…
A quick follow-up to the story Chris broke earlier this week about the live artillery shell someone left at the transfer station (aka dump) down on 34th St. The Seattle Police Department web site has this beautiful photo of the offending piece of artillery for you to enjoy: Lovely, ain't it? It's a 155 millimeter Howitzer artillery round which was manufactured in 1951. It was a "live ‘Smoke Projectile’ complete with a small bursting charge", whatever that means. Well, we guess it…
The Friends of McDonald School (not to be confused with the McDonald Elementary School Community -- I'll give you a moment to sort that out) needs some volunteers to help spend some money! Friends of McDonald School (FOM) is a non-profit organization that raises money for community space improvements on the school grounds. So far, they've done a great job in adding a brand new outdoor play structure, colorful maps on the blacktop, and a basketball hoop. Now in their second…
My father is a psychiatrist, my mother a social worker, my brother a psychiatrist, and I've got a B.A and an M.S. in psychology, but I'd still be hard-pressed to tell you exactly what Jungian psychology is. Something about archetypes and mythology, some semi-mystical belief that a "collective unconscious", a system of archetypes, is inherited by all beings and forms the basis of our interpretation of the world. Indeed, most of what I know about Jungian psychology comes from an amazing…
Open Books (2414 N 45th St) has a new piece of poetry in their window: (In memory of Bob Kondrak, a lively Wallingford presence and our friend) "Five Oranges" Nothing is lost. One by one the five big oranges in a low bowl on the oak floor disappeared, the five-petaled flower missing a petal each day... This morning one orange rests deep in its center, and the bowl turns to a blossom. -- Robert Sund
Cathy Tuttle writes: Sustainable Wallingford is growing into a group of friends and neighbors who are looking ahead to the time when we will need to live more locally and care about each other more compassionately. Welcome to 2010! Sustainable Wallingford friends and neighbors will gather this Saturday, Jan 9, from 10-noon at Mosaic Community Coffeehouse at 4401 2nd Ave NE. When we hear the words climate change, peak oil, food security, downsizing, and local economy, we want to be part of…
Seattle police are currently stationed on N. 34th street at the transfer station. Rumor is that someone has placed a live artillery shell (reportedly 150mm) into the metal recycling collection. The bomb squad has been sent in to recover the shell. Neighbors are not believed to be in any real danger from this event. If/when we learn more, we'll keep you posted. Update 12:43pm: According to SeattleCrime.com and the Seattle 911 blog and eyewitness reports, N. 34th street is open to…