» The Key to Sarah Pailin\'s Popularity
02/09/10 13:56 from JetCityOrange
Now I get it. Pailin\'s popularity is proof that most people don\'t like those smarter than they are. Intelligence intimidates. More? JetCityOrange.com!
» may the four winds blow you safely home ...
02/09/10 13:23 from like a library book ...
We lost a good friend yesterday morning. RIP Mr. Dave Fuller. We will miss you greatly. I hope you are seeing some spectacular music wherever you are. Dan assumes you\'ve already secured a VIP all-access pass. Save me a spot. I\'ll see you a..
» Tonight - February Greendrinks, hosted by Neighborhood House\'s High Point Center
02/09/10 13:20 from Delridge Grassroots Leadership
Thanks to Kim Becklund for the heads-up that Neighborhood House is hosting Greendrinks tonight at High Point Event Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 5:30pm - 9:00pm Event Location: High Point Center 6400 Sylvan Way SWSeattle, WA, 98126 Unit..
» WSB: Pigeon Point Council: New co-chairs; Pathfinder principal
02/09/10 13:17 from Delridge Grassroots Leadership
From West Seattle Blog : new co-chairs have stepped up: Jim Sander and Theresa Ball details on a conversation with David Dockendorf, principal of Pathfinder K-8 . Lots more at WSB
» Work parties at the Seattle Chinese Garden
02/09/10 13:12 from Delridge Grassroots Leadership
From Katie Kauffman on Puget Ridge: Hello, Our neighbor, Judy Cashman, invites you to participate in work parties at the Chinese garden (located near the north end of the South Seattle Community College campus). Katie ----------------------..
» Ethnic Arts Connection - Pre-event Workshop Series
02/09/10 13:09 from Delridge Grassroots Leadership
From Artist Trust : A FREE one-day gathering, the Ethnic Arts Connection is a biennial conference introducing Northwest performing and visual artists working in culturally specific traditions to presenters from around the region in a day of..
» Opposites Attract, Or My Locavore But Mayonnaise-y Super Bowl Sunday
02/09/10 12:58 from oh, briggsy...
The immortal MC Skat Kat was right, opposites attract! Did the cat really need to rap? We had a Super Bowl party at the homestead Sunday night, and when I was prepping I had this song in my head. Double S and I were doing the food, while g..
» Young local artists honored at White House!
02/09/10 12:51 from Delridge Grassroots Leadership
This AMAZING opportunity came together over just a few days last week, and results from the dynamic leadership of this group of young artists and the collaboration of a number of organizations and projects that support their work. Congrats ..
» Ben & Jerry\'s declares victory in fight against extreme global poverty
02/09/10 12:43 from Soundproof Suite 1850
A glitch SEATTLE, Washington - I\'ve spent enough time posted up in front of the ice cream freezer at the supermarket to notice when there\'s a subtle change. It\'s like seeing the cat twice in The Matrix . My senses tingled when I saw \"Chees..
» Planning a photo shoot with the wonderful & talented Mona....
02/09/10 11:33 from Better Than You Since 2002
Planning a photo shoot with the wonderful & talented Mona . Hoping we can use a few of these.
» It’s creepy, and I like it. More.
02/09/10 10:37 from Better Than You Since 2002
It’s creepy, and I like it. More .
» Real Estate Outlook: Positive Movement
02/09/10 09:53 from Green Spaces Real Estate
From today\'s Realty Times. I will add that I have seen a huge upswing in property tours at my listings since about January 10th, and even competing offers on one. Real Estate Outlook: Positive Movement --------------------------------------..
» Cask Fest Tickets are NOW ON SALE
02/09/10 09:53 from Elliott Bay Brewing Company Blog
WA CASK BEER FESTIVAL tickets are NOW on sale! Are you a WABL member? Get a $5.00 discount when ordering on line . Not a WABL member? Just do it . We also have a limited number of tickets available at each of our pubs at the standard pre-p..
» Get Engaged. Get Pretty Pictures. For Free!
02/09/10 09:36 from Redbird Style
Are you feeling lovey? Recently engaged? I thought I might take this moment to tell you that my talented husband is giving away a free engagement photo session . Please check it out!
» Paula+Abdul+-+Opposites+Attract
02/09/10 09:28 from oh, briggsy...
Paula Abdul – Opposites Attract Uploaded by Stella78 . – See the latest featured music videos.
» West 5 February Artist Laura Boos
02/09/10 09:09 from West Seattle Second Thursday Art Walk
After a several year hiatus from canvas work, artist Laura Boos has not only reacquainted herself with her craft, but is exploring an entirely different outlet for her skills with a brush. Past works mostly included photographic-like portra..
» Sterling Images Gallery February Show and Shuttle
02/09/10 08:58 from West Seattle Second Thursday Art Walk
Scuttle to the Shuttle!The \"star\" of Sterling Images Gallery this week will be \"The Shuttle.\"Yep, the latest member of our team will be a a comfy shuttle for you toride in from the Junction down to us, to the Kenney, to Gail AnnPhotography,..
» Gail Ann Photography February Show
02/09/10 08:55 from West Seattle Second Thursday Art Walk
Gail Ann Photography4507 Wildwood PlJust down the road from the Kenney!*O\'fashion love song - Vintagey valentine cards*Polaroid Transfers - Love Bug*Lucky Break Wishbones – Wishing for tall dark and handsome?*Twisted Sister makes handcrafte..
» West Seattle Wine Cellars February Artist Phil Stoiber
02/09/10 08:54 from West Seattle Second Thursday Art Walk
West Seattle Cellars February Artist, Phil StoiberThis month, West Seattle Cellars welcomes the art of Phil Stoiber. He says of his work: \"I have had guidance, coaching and coursework all over the world and have enjoyed making art on five c..
» Alki Bathhouse Art Studio February Artist Talese Heckler and Art Films
02/09/10 08:52 from West Seattle Second Thursday Art Walk
Alki Bathhouse Art Studio: Featuring Talese HecklerOur winter community show features beloved teaching artist Talese Hecker. Her abstract iconic paintings with a textural sensibility grace our walls, juxtaposed with the creations of a dozen..
» Wallflower February Artist Jessica Creager
02/09/10 08:50 from West Seattle Second Thursday Art Walk
Just in time for Valentine\'s Day, Wallflower presents the sweet sweet work of Jessica Creager.Giant cupcakes, huge chocolates, and the Swedish Fish are a must-see!Her show \"Craving\" will be up through March 9th.
» Twilight Artist Collective February Show Bad Words
02/09/10 08:49 from West Seattle Second Thursday Art Walk
ABOUT THE SHOW: What makes a word bad? After all, they\'re just words. It is the human imagination that generates a context in which certain words are frowned upon in common usage. These words vary from region to region, but every language s..
» Keller Williams February Artists Denny Stern & Michelle Lenae with Catering by Emerald Cove
02/09/10 08:40 from West Seattle Second Thursday Art Walk
DENNY STERNPainting and Mixed MediaNicholas “Denny” Stern is a Seattle based artist and musician who’s colorful work expresses the rhythmic vibrancy of music. His visual artwork often spans and blends elements of drawing, printmaking, paint..
» Revolution Coffee & Art February Artist DL Martin
02/09/10 08:37 from West Seattle Second Thursday Art Walk
Artist Name: D. L. MartinShow Title: A Thousand Tiny DisappointmentsD.L. Martin\'s show titled \"A Thousand Tiny Disappointments\" is a collection of five new original paintings. While some of these works attempt to capture a moment in time, o..
» The Kenney February Pet Celebration
02/09/10 08:32 from West Seattle Second Thursday Art Walk
The Kenney will be celebrating pets in February!We will be featuring 2 pet artistsStriking fine art photography that captures your best friend’s individuality.Raindog Pet Photography by Jenny Persing www.raindogphoto.comHaute Portraiture, c..
» Wild Rose\'s February Artist Carla Davis
02/09/10 08:26 from West Seattle Second Thursday Art Walk
WILD ROSE\'S presents \"HEARTS & BIRDS\" by Carla Davis mixed media pieces.Please join us for: Hearts, Chocolate, Candlelight and Wine.
» Cask Festival tickets on sale now, they\'ll go fast
02/09/10 08:23 from Washington Beer Blog
Back in December we ran a poll asking you which Washington Beer Festival is your favorite. The winner, with 29% of the vote, was the Cask Festival. It is now time to get your tickets for this year\'s event. Buy your tickets in advance and y..
» ArtsWest February Show Urban Constructions
02/09/10 08:22 from West Seattle Second Thursday Art Walk
Dalkin presents playful constructions in shapes of homes. Working adeptly in many mediums, her strong conceptual pieces in ceramic and mixed media on panel convey a natural creative expression. Her iconic house shapes convey a myriad of ide..
» Hotwire February Artists West Seattle Christian Pre-School
02/09/10 08:20 from West Seattle Second Thursday Art Walk
There is a creative spark in even the smallest of us. West Seattle Christian Preschool is committed to giving it\'s little artists the opportunity to explore and develop a love of creativity. We are honored to be part of the February Art Wal..
» Sometimes, You Eat Cookies
02/09/10 08:00 from A Chow Life
I have no idea how older people do it. How do they eat dinner at 5 pm? Do they wake up at the crack of dawn? Maybe they go to bed at 8? I have no idea. I\'ve now tried 2 times to eat dinner at 5 pm in order to have enough fuel to get me thr..
» Hey teacher, what can you teach me?
02/09/10 01:25 from The Wonderful World of Wendy
I\'ve been being told for awhile that I should be teaching or coaching people in some way. I\'ve considered getting certified to teach clock hour courses to real estate agents since I made a connection with the owner of a local clock hours sc..
» An Eco-Minute with Wendy ~ Dog Toys
02/09/10 01:21 from Green Spaces Real Estate
Wendy discovered a unique dog toy at Scraps Dog Boutique in Seattle on Saturday (2.6.10). It is a \"stuffed\" bull toy with a pocket that closes with Velcro and holds a used drinking water bottle in it. The crinkly noises made by the bottle ..
» Help Preserve Community: The Ninth Ward in New Orleans
02/09/10 01:16 from Main2
September 2009 Volunteers / Photo: Kevin Daniels For the last few years, Kevin Daniels has been leading groups of volunteers in helping to rebuild houses in the Lower Ninth Ward in New Orleans. The devastating aftermath of Hurricane Katrin..
» Bookmark Collectors Book First Convention
02/09/10 00:29 from Book Patrol: A Haven for Book Culture
Howard & Caldwell\'s Men\'s Clothing, Brockton, MA, c. 1880s.
» Queerness in the Garden
02/09/10 00:12 from Grow & Resist
What does it means to be queer in the world of gardening, and more specifically, (urban) farming? The question has been on this queer ladies mind since I heard about the Queer Farmer Film Project some time ago. Does queer farming look the s..
» Is the Rare Book World Ready For a Fully Interactive Catalog on CD? Part Two
02/09/10 00:00 from Book Patrol: A Haven for Book Culture
Yesterday, I discussed the severe limitations of digital catalogs as PDF files integrating Flash animation. What might a fully interactive digital rare book catalog look like?
» Life and death of my Dad – part 3
02/08/10 22:38 from Big Old Daddy
When I was a lifeguard/coach/swimming instructor many, many moons ago, I taught lifesaving skills classes. One of those skills stayed with me as a life lesson and helped me understand something very cool about my Dad. A person actively dro..
» Win an Engagement Session by Mastin Studio
02/08/10 21:33 from Mastin Studio
Valentine\'s Day is all about lovers. We really appreciate that here at Mastin Studio . And to celebrate love, we\'d like to offer an engagement photo session to one lucky couple. After all, what could be better than a photo shoot with an a..
» Mastin Studio featured on Polka Dot Bride
02/08/10 20:37 from Mastin Studio
I was honored to have Brooke and George\'s wedding featured on Polka Dot Bride . It really made my day! Who doesn\'t love a wedding in plaid?
» Are we there yet?
02/08/10 20:11 from SECTION 331
Yesterday, of course, was the SuperBowl, and now begins the grinding wait between that last gasp of air by football, and the first day that pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training (I\'m probably just going to keep capitalizing that)..
» Calli-what?
02/08/10 19:50 from Scootin\' Old Skool
“Scooter Calligram” copyright © 2010 Joni James, all rights reserved. Used by permission. Calligram—A poem, phrase, or word in which the typeface, calligraphy or handwriting is arranged in a way that creates a visual..
» Brunch for Boobies - Part Deux
02/08/10 18:51 from Team Tracy:
Our next Team Tracy fundraiser will be Sunday, Feb. 21st from 10am-4pm at the West 5 Lounge in West Seattle. A portion of all food and drink sales from 10am - 4pm will be donated to Team Tracy. Come for Brunch, Lunch or a Cocktail - or all ..
» SWS - Walkable Livable Communities
02/08/10 17:21 from Delridge Grassroots Leadership
From Brian at Sustainable West Seattle: Hello all, Here\'s an upcoming event that i some cases affects your programs (or that I believe you\'ll at least be interested in). We\'re very excited about the ongoing community discussion that we hope..
» This new plan is working!
02/08/10 17:06 from RyKri
I picked up Tessa from jump rope club, and talked to her about Valentine\'s day, and how I had the materials to make her cards all ready. She said, \"But Mommy, I have to do my homework first.\" Yes, that is what we had agreed on....but I didn..
» Hoppus Callosum : NOW ON TAP
02/08/10 16:42 from Elliott Bay Brewing Company Blog
Yep...here it comes again...our HOPPY and STRONG Double IPA Brewed in West Seattle with Columbus, Chinook, Amarillo, and Simcoe hops, Hoppus is no wallflower. Rather, its in-your-face goodness reaches up to grab you then slaps you about th..
» participate in the Youth and Families Initiative
02/08/10 16:14 from Delridge Grassroots Leadership
Forwarded by Steve Daschle and Ron Angeles: Please share the invitation below with your family, friends, group and other connections. Thanks. Ron Angeles, Dept. of Neighborhoods, Delridge Neighborhoods District Coordinator You’re Invited De..
» Chocolate Imperial Porter : NOW ON TAP
02/08/10 14:45 from Elliott Bay Brewing Company Blog
We lauched a new seasonal this week, an Imperial Porter in which we steeped organic cacao nibs from local chocolatier, Theo Chocolates . The beer was brewed in West Seattle but kegs will debut in both locations during the week leading up t..
» Mortgage Interest Rates for Bonney Lake, Bainbridge Island, Bellevue and Beyond
02/08/10 14:02 from The Mortgage Porter
Scheduled ecomonic data to be released this week which may impact mortgage rates (mortgage backed securites/bonds):
Wednesday, February 10: Balance of Trade and Ben Bernanke will be testifying before the House Financial Service..
» Cyclist: Adimire Tuma, Ice Cream Seller, Botswana
02/08/10 14:00 from Bikejuju
Adimire Tuma, an ice-cream seller in Gaborone, Botswana, as photographed and interviewed by David . I sell ice cream just here. We call the supplier in Broadhurst and they deliver ice cream to us. It\'s hard work when it is hot. You must be..
» Dogs and sleds - The Big Picture - Boston.comMy best friend...
02/08/10 12:23 from Mac Justice: The Blog
Dogs and sleds - The Big Picture - Boston.com My best friend when I was a kid had a husky, and they’ve been my second favorite breed of dogs since. After labs, of course.
» Test Old Seeds for Viability
02/08/10 10:49 from DigginFood
No matter how much I plan, I always end up with extra seed at the end of the season. But just because seed is a year or two old, doesn\'t necessarily mean it is bad. Sometimes I just sow seed the and cross my fingers, hoping for germination..
» Behavioral improvements
02/08/10 10:31 from RyKri
Since I whined and kvetched about Tessa, I should certainly state the good as well... Yesterday, even though we had houseguests, and Tessa was distracted, she did her homework in reasonable time and without asking fifty million questions th..
» slaughterhouse90210:“February is pitiless, and it is boring.”...
02/08/10 09:59 from Mac Justice: The Blog
slaughterhouse90210 : “February is pitiless, and it is boring.” — Tom Robbins, Jitterbug Perfume I missed the halftime show, the only part I was that interested in, but holy crap the remainder of the Who are old.
» Thank goodness it\'s Monday
02/08/10 09:45 from RyKri
When I was on Facebook, I would see various people counting down until the weekend; a common sentiment, and one I usually agree with. However, this weekend I was completely overbooked with a thousand different things, big and small, and I c..
» Food Porn: Liverwurst on a Baguette
02/08/10 08:05 from Accidental Hedonist
As always, the Food Porn collection is my way of washing away the filth that comes from discussing food politics. I recognize that there are Liverwurst haters out there. To them I say...more for me!!
» How does it feel to be a Sugar Lobbyist?
02/08/10 07:43 from Accidental Hedonist
So, looking at the chart above, can you guess which year the idea of a national soda tax was floated about? The chart, which comes from the LA Times , was used to supplement an extraordinary piece of journalism that details exactly how the..
» Books Gone Bad
02/08/10 07:19 from eddvick
My latest story for the Daily Cabal has hair!
» Only 80 days left till tax credit runs out!
02/08/10 06:30 from Alice is the Key to Your New Home
Are you thinking of buying a home in time to qualify for the federal tax credit? Many first-time homebuyers will qualify for an $8,000 credit and some existing homeowners will qualify for a $6,500 tax credit if they purchase before April 30..
» My bookish goodbye?
02/08/10 02:31 from Jimmie Beeee!!!!\'s Miscellaneous Musings
Yesterday was the fifth anniversary Sunday of my starting in the bookstore at the church I\'ve been involved in for most of the last eight years. I wasn\'t there. I thought about being there, but ever since I got laid off from my job in mid J..
» to be or not to be or not
02/08/10 00:55 from Jimmie Beeee!!!!\'s Miscellaneous Musings
My \"good\" -- formulated successfully at an employment ministry meeting last summer and taken to heart however it plays out (because I believe I will be guided by the \"Universe\" along the perfect path to success that benefits me and tho..
» Is the Rare Book World Ready For a Fully Interactive Digital Catalog?
02/08/10 00:30 from Book Patrol: A Haven for Book Culture
Early last year I received a rare book catalog on a CD. I thought: This is it, someone has finally taken full advantage of the technical and design possibilities, broken with the past and stepped into the future.
» $100 Million Photo Archive Goes To Lone Star Library
02/08/10 00:06 from Book Patrol: A Haven for Book Culture
The Ultimate Hipsters of 1965: Andy Warhol, Edie Sedgwick, and Chuck Wein. (Photo by Burt Glinn. All Images From Magnum Photo.) The Magnum Photo Collection, 185,000 photographic prints insured for $100 million, is a treasure trove of images..
» Reframe: Bellevue & Olive
02/08/10 00:03 from VintageSeattle.org
Here\'s a scene from Capital Hill that has changed very little over the years. The Reframe shows Bellevue Ave and Olive Way — a bit of a blast from the past for me since I lived just a block from here a few years ago. A quick Google st..
» My one truly magical activity
02/07/10 23:56 from Jimmie Beeee!!!!\'s Miscellaneous Musings
Compiling 45s for a new mix tape -- songs junior high and high school, starting spring/earlysummer of 1966. First song will be \"The Pied Piper\" by Crispian St. Peters (as opposed to Originalian Recipe St. Peters), to be followed by \"Elusiv..
» Electra
02/07/10 23:44 from West Seattle Weisenheimer
The other evening I had a queue of music on from the late romantic era; all lovely, lush, like a warm bath. Very nice. For whatever reason I\'d capped off the queue with some Handel. And the moment the baroque came on it was like a breath of..
» On Writing: Ten Dollars Worth of Crazy
02/07/10 22:25 from nerd\'s eye view
I spent about an hour on Sunday morning trying to calculate what kind of travel experience I could have for ten dollars. I figured I could take the bus downtown, get a drip coffee and maybe a cookie, and then, take the bus back again. I co..
» The State of Our Souls
02/07/10 21:51 from West Seattle Weisenheimer
One of us asked the other at dinner tonight, \"Do you miss church?\" Naturally that prompted a wide-ranging conversation. Luther, Calvin, Knox, Bach, and Zwingli were mentioned, for starters. And Shakespeare, George Carlin, and baseball. Cons..
» A Little Bit of This….
02/07/10 20:14 from Something to Say from 102A
and a little bit of that make for a mighty tasty snack. To end Unit 4 in Everyday Math the children measured 1/4 cups, 1/2 cups and tablespoons of various ingrediants to make a mighty fine ‘celebration snack\'. You can see the reci..
» Felden Christ
02/07/10 18:24 from Alki sandbox
\"Felden-Christ!\" . That\'s often a response when I tell people what I do for a living. . \"Uh, it rhymes with \'paradise\'\" I usually retort with a smile. Feldenkrais is paradise as it allows us to move with more freedom and less pain. . For t..
» Apocalypse is hilarious in Harlequin\'s End Days
02/07/10 17:14 from West Seattle Weisenheimer
We ventured down to the state capitol Friday to catch the Harlequin Productions staging of End Days by Deborah Zoe Laufer, and a marvelous show directed by Linda Whitney made the trip well worth the effort. Superb, nuanced performances by A..
» Cooped Up Blogging About Chickens
02/07/10 17:08 from Bikejuju
This weekend instead of riding, or blogging about bikes, or even thinking much about bikes, I worked with my wife Lyanda on a big post for her blog The Tangled Nest about our chicken coop design . Enjoy!
» Our Urban Chicken Coop Plan
02/07/10 16:44 from The Tangled Nest
Feed stores will be getting their chicks in the next couple of months, and if you\'re pondering the addition of a backyard flock this year (we hope you are!), it\'s time to start thinking about a coop. There\'s still lots of time–this ..
» Walk on the Wild Side with the Animals
02/07/10 15:21 from Wild Reiki & Shamanic Healing Blog
Through Their Eyes , ©Rose De Dan 2008 Would you like to : • Increase your ability to communicate with, and relate to, all animals and nature? • Visit with the animals after-hours at Seattle\'s Woodland Park Zoo? (special focus – the ..
» Let the game begin.
02/07/10 14:38 from Better Than You Since 2002
Let the game begin.
» Current mortgage loan rates
02/07/10 14:20 from Alice is the Key to Your New Home
Here is this week\'s lowdown on mortgage loan rates, courtesy of Troy Chambers, loan officer for Arboretum Mortgage. Rates Are Down! Wow! We are now a quarter point under 5% on a 30 year fixed. The market rallied the last two days and thing..
» Superbowl alternative -- Alki Open House
02/07/10 14:10 from Alice is the Key to Your New Home
Let\'s face it, some of us just don\'t care about the Superbowl. If you\'re looking for an alternate activity for this afternoon, come visit me at my Open House at 3030 61st Ave SW, just two blocks from Alki Beach. I\'ll be here until at least ..
» Chocolate Pudding, Not Kidding
02/07/10 14:04 from Eating Locally in the Pacific Northwest
Valentine\'s Day around the corner, and we\'ve recently toasted our Mixed Greens\' two-year anniversary ( thankyou dear readers) . In celebration – okay, Super Bowl too – I\'m going retro with chocolate pudding. Like sleek winged f..
» Do you qualify for the new tax credit?
02/07/10 13:54 from Alice is the Key to Your New Home
In 2009, Congress approved an $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers. That probably didn’t help you much, if you already own a home. As of Dec. 1, 2009, you may qualify for a tax credit of up to $6,500 when you purchase another home… a..
» Mighty Wallets
02/07/10 11:49 from Click! Design That Fits
Often times customers will recommend products to us, which they are usually apologetic about. As it turns out, we love to hear from our peeps when they find Design That Fits. One such recent recommendation was the Mighty Wallet. Mighty Wal..
» NDNC Neighbor Appreciation and Adopt-a-Street
02/07/10 11:07 from Delridge Grassroots Leadership
In the spirit of Neighbor Appreciation Day and the NDNC Adopt-a-Street event Saturday, Feb. 6th, the North Delridge Neighborhood Council thanked Sharon P. for her dedication to cleaning up our area with a gift card to Barnes & Nobel. Sharon..
» SWS February Meeting: Walkable Livable Communities
02/07/10 10:35 from Sustainable West Seattle
February 16, 2010 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Location : South Park Community Center – 8319 8th Ave S The SWS February General Membership meeting will take place at the South Park Community Center (8319 8th Ave S), in Seattle on February 16 at 7pm...
» Searching for the Superbowl Start Time: How Are The Engines, the NFL, and CBS Doing?
02/07/10 10:27 from Vanessa Fox. Nude.
Last year, I took a look at the spiking searches leading up to the Superbowl to see how the search engines, and those who want to be found in them, satisfied those queries. This morning, I took another look, and while things are a bit bett..
» toffee
02/07/10 10:22 from KELLY JOHNSTON
I made this toffee yesterday to take with us to a party. It’s surprisingly easy and fairly quick. I’ve made it a few times over the years and it always turns out so well. You can find the recipe here . (The version I have leaves out the ½ ..
» SWS Coordinating Council Meeting
02/07/10 10:00 from Sustainable West Seattle
March 1, 2010 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm The next Coordinating Council meeting will be 7:00 pm, March 1, which is the First Monday. The CC will be meeting at Christina Hahs\' house, 1841 SW 114th St., this is in Shorewood (see map below). Bring f..
» 1 picture = 1,000 words
02/07/10 09:33 from Big Old Daddy
Look at the skill and concentration of my handsome, athletic son Zack:
» Friday Night Knitting
02/06/10 21:54 from SEATTLE YARN BLOG
Join us for our second Knit Night at C&P Coffee ! Work on your projects, meet new people and enjoy C&P’s famous coffee and wine. We’ll supply snacks, hat patterns, and give you a chance to donate to Northwest Hope & Healing . The first Kni..
» Safety first on movie night.
02/06/10 21:48 from Better Than You Since 2002
Safety first on movie night.
» mrgan:Patrick Stewart on modern technology (2 minutes total)....
02/06/10 18:47 from Mac Justice: The Blog
mrgan : Patrick Stewart on modern technology (2 minutes total). Spoiler: he’s not big on Twitter, but don’t let that stop you from hearing his thoughts on the iPhone, email and the Internet, and gaming. You know, it’s nothing you haven’t h..
» Test Drive Dynamic Governance (aka Sociocracy)
02/06/10 12:17 from Sustainable West Seattle
February 7, 2010 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Sustainable Ballard and Sustainable Greenlake are already using Dynamic Governance. Sustainable West Seattle is in the process of becoming familiar and comfortable with this new group management approach..
» Seattle launches “Year of Urban Agriculture” campaign
02/06/10 12:05 from Sustainable West Seattle
Mayor Mike McGinn and Seattle City Councilmembers on Wednesday, February 3, announced the “ Year of Urban Agricultur e” campaign to promote urban agriculture efforts and increase community access to locally grown food. In April, 2008, Sea..
» Help SWS Plan 3rd Sustainable West Seattle Festival
02/06/10 10:39 from Sustainable West Seattle
Get your hands dirty and your feet wet by helping Sustainable West Seattle plan for the Third Sustainable West Seattle Festival. We would love to have you join the planning committee. For more information or to volunteer, please contact C..
» GIỜ ĐỌC TRUYỆN TIẾNG VIỆT! (VIETNAMESE STORY TIME AT THE DELRIDGE BRANCH)
02/06/10 08:43 from Delridge Grassroots Leadership
Noted at WSB weekend events page Event type Story Time Where Delridge Branch Audience Children Language Tiểng Việt Story Time Summary Thư viện công cộng Seattle tổ chức giờ đọc truyện bằng tiếng việt cho trẻ em! (The Seattle Publi..
» Work party at West Duwamish Greenbelt
02/06/10 08:38 from Delridge Grassroots Leadership
with the Nature Consortium What : Work Party When : Feb 06, 2010 from 10:00 am to 02:00 pm Contact Name : Marisa Ordonia Contact Email : volunteer@naturec.org Contact Phone : 206-923-0853 The Nature Consortium hosts volunteer work parties y..
» High Point Neighborhood Night
02/06/10 08:33 from Delridge Grassroots Leadership
Noted at WSB weekend event listings High Point Neighborhood Night WHEN Friday, February 5, 2010, 6 – 8pm WHERE Neighborhood House High Point Center 6400 Sylvan Way Seattle, WA 98126 AGENCY Neighborhood House, Seattle Housing Authority, High..
» Captcha This
02/06/10 08:28 from Down in the Bog
» Art & Poetry Exhibit at SSCC
02/06/10 08:27 from Delridge Grassroots Leadership
Noted at WSB weekend event listings SSCC Art Gallery Showing: January 4th - February 5th, 2010 cover artwork by Arana Yunwei, Carissa Falkenstein and Katie Edwards Featuring a collaborative installation of art and writings of South student..
» Gattphotos: Alex\'s Cuevas
02/06/10 01:00 from Bikejuju
Phenomenal bicycle photographer Matt Lingo has posted a black and white photo story called “Alex\'s Cuevas.” In fourteen images it conveys the story of his friend Alex while rebuilding a new Cuevas bike after a hit-and-run total..
» I hate moles ...
02/05/10 22:03 from like a library book ...
They\'re killing my backyard. They come back every year and work their way around the grass, leaving huge mounds in the path. In previous years, we have put smoke bombs down the mounds and tunnels, which seemed to temporarily drive them awa..
» Research Tools You Can Use: UW Architecture of the Pacific Northwest Database
02/05/10 17:01 from Main2
Seattle Art Museum, designed by Bebb & Gould, 1931 / Source: UW Special Collections, Architecture Collection Researching history and architecture can be labor intensive and time-consuming but the rewards that come with it can be really sat..
» Seattle\'s Neighbor Appreciation Day is Saturday, February 6, 2010
02/05/10 16:08 from The Mortgage Porter
Seattle\'s 16th annual Neighbor Appreciation Day takes place tomorrow and many neighborhoods and community organizations have special events planned. Lower Queen Anne is having a clean up and Ballard is having a Daddy Daughter Dinner jus..
» Dunbar\'s number and warp drive: Building your social network beyond 150
02/05/10 15:45 from Conversation Marketing
This is really, really geeky stuff for a Friday. Plus, I had to dig waaaay back to my college Sociology courses to figure it out. You\'ve probably heard a lot about the fact that a person can only maintain relationships with 150 people befo..
» Coke bottle bamboo at Pacific Cafe Hong Kong Kitchen.
02/05/10 14:40 from Better Than You Since 2002
Coke bottle bamboo at Pacific Cafe Hong Kong Kitchen.
» The (R)Evolution of My Yard
02/05/10 12:56 from oh, briggsy...
It\'s early February in Seattle, and that means it\'s time to start thinking about gardening. 2010 will be my first growing season with a fairly large space to call my own. This has it\'s own set of challenges, but before I get into that, I..
» Fridays at SafeCo
02/05/10 12:39 from SECTION 331
If you ever have occasion to go to Beveridge Place Pub in West Seattle, a word of caution; watch it. I enjoy a good beer as much as the next person, and good beer is what Beveridge specializes in. Unfortunately for me, a lot of that beer i..
» Action
02/05/10 11:16 from RyKri
I was helping my friend Jill with the Haiti penny drive she set up for Alki elementary, and she told me that she just felt good from taking action. I agree. I\'m trying to take action in my own life. Helping with raising money for Haiti or h..
» Another fine example of environmental and social justice in housing
02/05/10 09:45 from Green Spaces Real Estate
In this month\'s Built Green News, the project in the spotlight is the Greenbridge Community in White Center just over the current city/county line built by the King County Housing Authority. It is the next closest neighborhood similar to mi..
» Win a kegerator… for free!
02/05/10 09:39 from Washington Beer Blog
The Porterhouse Pub in West Seattle is giving away a kegerator. Starting on February 15th, stop in and have a beer and you will be entered in the drawing to be held on April 20th. It\'s that easy. The give-away is sponsored by Fish Brewing...
» Celebration at Scuttlebutt
02/05/10 09:18 from Washington Beer Blog
Matt Stromberg, Head Brewer at Scuttlebutt Brewing, sent a message out to all WABL members. I\'m going to share the information here, but you really should join WABL so you get information like this straight from the source – just one..
» New Reality Show For Book Readers?
02/05/10 08:36 from Book Patrol: A Haven for Book Culture
With the pleasures of solitary reading under attack by social reading websites and book clubs, Last Gasp Productions is pitching a new reality show, Meet the Readers.
» Only 83 days to Tax Credit Deadline
02/05/10 08:25 from Alice is the Key to Your New Home
Are you thinking of buying a home in time to qualify for the federal tax credit? Many first-time homebuyers will qualify for an $8,000 credit and some existing homeowners will qualify for a $6,500 tax credit if they purchase before April 30..
» Dumbing it Down: Thai Food and America\'s Palate
02/05/10 07:40 from Accidental Hedonist
There was recently a conversation on Slog about Thai food, and the \"typical\" American\'s response to it. Apparently there is a practice that occurs in some Thai restaurants of presenting a dish with less spice than what the restaurant would..
» Nine Romantic Northwest Getaways
02/05/10 07:29 from Northwest Cheapsleeps
Valentines Day weekend is nearly upon us, and the Presidents Day holiday provides a rare opportunity for a romantic three-day getaway. Which of course means that romantic procrastinators everywhere are scrambling to plan a passion-filled, ..
» Children\'s Orthopedic Hospital
02/05/10 00:25 from VintageSeattle.org
Today\'s photo exposure shows Seattle\'s Children\'s Orthopedic Hospital as photographed by Max R. Jensen. Though it was founded in 1907 by the Clise family, Children\'s Hospital has been at its current Laurelhurst neighborhood spot sine 1953. ..
» Murder, Mutilation and Rats: Portrait Of An Archive And Library
02/05/10 00:06 from Book Patrol: A Haven for Book Culture
A Keeper of London\'s Secret History: The Entrance To The National Portrait Gallery. A sensational shooting, vandalism by a hatchet-wielding suffragette, and an all-out war on rats. These are some of the surprising events revealed in the new..
» Nate\'s First ER Visit
02/04/10 23:11 from The Weatherman
Nate has now had his first ER visit. The Backstory Starting Tuesday evening Zach was had a mild fever and congestion. We kept Zach home on Wednesday and Thursday, and only Nate went to school. Nate seemed to be holding up strong although..
» Freak Bike Friday, Blizzard Edition
02/04/10 22:32 from Bikejuju
This photo was reprinted in the Seattle Times this week and definitely caught my eye. An unidentified cyclist rides down Laurel Street in Richmond, Virginia through the heavy snows that paralyzed parts of the southeast last weekend. Photo ..
» Kid jokes
02/04/10 22:21 from Big Old Daddy
From my long-time friend Bill: Jack (3) observed his Mom breastfeeding the baby and wondered aloud, “Why do you have two? Can you give her hot and cold milk?” When Granny said she couldn\'t remember how old she was, her granddau..
» BREWED THIS WEEK : Pinetop Red Ale
02/04/10 21:06 from Elliott Bay Brewing Company Blog
Brewer Dan at the West Seattle pub brewed Pinetop Red Ale YESTERDAY. It aims to infuse the fairly malt-forward beer with a robust blend of both piney and citrus hoppiness using the Chinook and Ahtanum hop varieties. Look for it on tap in j..
» Super Bowl Specials : 02.07.10
02/04/10 20:42 from Elliott Bay Brewing Company Blog
Burien -$3.00 pints + $3.00 apps during the game West Seattle -24 wings = $12.95 -Foot long Cuban or Club = $11.00 -Double Double Burgers = $3.00 -Banana Splits = $4.00 -$9.00 pitchers
» A rare Yakima sighting in Federal Way
02/04/10 18:05 from Washington Beer Blog
We\'ve long been waiting for more of Yakima Craft Brewing\'s beer to make it over the mountains to the Seattle area. It\'s a rare treat for sure. Apparently they\'ve gotten some bottles in at 99 Bottles in Federal Way, including the 1982, Ambe..
» Seattle Scooter Center
02/04/10 18:00 from Scootin\' Old Skool
Seattle Scooter Center, from the folks who bring you Seattle Cycle Center (Seattle Scooter Center) When one door closes, another opens, someone said. The inventory of Seattle\'s Interbay Scooters, which closed at the end of 2009, has been a..
» Guest Post: The Queer Thing About Chickens
02/04/10 17:23 from Grow & Resist
I recently had the pleasure of learning about a fantastic local farm called 2 Brown Chicks Family Farm. Owners Joanne Alcantara & Boo Torres both have a long history of activism & community building–and the farm is no except..
» Hotel at the Corner of Bitter and Sweet
02/04/10 17:17 from nerd\'s eye view
I was saddened to read about the death of ‘Masa\' Murakami in yesterday\'s Seattle Times . The Murakami family ran the Higo general store on Jackson Street in the neighborhood that used to be called Nihonmachi, or Japan Town. Before Hi..
» Look the hell out Oregon, Richard M. Daley is coming for your businesses
02/04/10 16:53 from Soundproof Suite 1850
Come to Chicago SEATTLE, Washington - As we all know here in the Northwest, Chicago plucked Boeing\'s corporate headquarters away from Seattle in 2001. A coup to be sure, but not nearly enough to satisfy the appetites of Chicago mayor Richa..
» I’d definitely watch an Anderson or Herzog Superbowl. The...
02/04/10 16:45 from Mac Justice: The Blog
I’d definitely watch an Anderson or Herzog Superbowl. The Tarantino and Lynch parodies suck, though.
» Please read me...
02/04/10 16:43 from Oh Frabjous Day, Calloo, Callay
So Very, Very Excited! Go Take a Look At This!!!!! (the \"Pegasus Thursday\" post from today) I loves me some Robin McKinley! That is what I call a pretty cover. Out this fall, um, October? November? Something. Anyway YAY! She made her..
» Our Love is Like Gas and a Match
02/04/10 16:37 from Better Than You Since 2002
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Brains of vegetative patients show life
Five of 54 unresponsive subjects in a new study demonstrate brain activity indicating awareness, with one able to respond to simple questions.
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» DIY Victim
02/04/10 13:12 from Mid-Thirties Crisis Unfurled | Bacon Is My Enemy
WHERE ARE YOU? This is what I\'ve been hearing from everyone in my life right now. WHERE ARE YOU? You act like you\'re on an island or something. Well, why yes I am. I am on an island. Trapped under a box of french crullers. Lord help me. Ac..
» February Food Specials : Burien
02/04/10 13:09 from Elliott Bay Brewing Company Blog
- Brunch : BREWHOUSE QUICHE $9.95 Black Forest ham, caramelized onions and Swiss cheese baked in a fresh thyme egg custard over our tender house-made crust. Served with spicy breakfast potatoes and fresh berries. Pairs nicely with Organic ..
» February Food Specials : West Seattle
02/04/10 13:04 from Elliott Bay Brewing Company Blog
- Small Plate : SALMON GINGER CAKES $8.95 Fresh salmon combined with fine diced ginger, red onion and celery along with just enough egg and breadcrumbs for binding. Griddled until golden brown and served with Asian style vegetable slaw and..
» Oh, Erik
02/04/10 12:12 from SECTION 331
Everyone else is talking about it, and I\'m putting off homework today so… Seriously, is there any other player that has been on this team in recent years that is quite as polarizing as Erik Bedard? Either you really like him or you j..
» Comes down to integrity.
02/04/10 12:06 from Mac Justice: The Blog
Comes down to integrity. : Admiral Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, on Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell in 140 characters or less.
» 13 Washingto IPAs set to compete in NIPAC
02/04/10 11:42 from Washington Beer Blog
Each year the Brewing News put on the National IPA Championship (NIPAC) — a series of head-to-head match-ups, arranged tournament-style, to determine the nation’s “best” IPA. Click here to see our previous posts about NIPAC, includin..
» Can I go back to bed?
02/04/10 11:40 from RyKri
I\'m just thinking about all of these issues that I\'ve been blogging and feeling really overwhelmed. A lot of my identity is as a Mama, and when Tessa is behaving well I feel like it\'s a validation of my work. Yes, I know that is screwed up,..
» Come See Me at the Flower and Garden Show
02/04/10 11:29 from DigginFood
The Northwest Flower and Garden Show is in Seattle and I\'ll be there tomorrow through Sunday, so I hope you can stop by and say hi! The show is at the Washington State Convention Center on 7th and Pike in Downtown Seattle. Be sure to bring..
» \"I’m hesitant to talk about it, because then it seems like Vampire Weekend is this big conceptual...\"
02/04/10 11:04 from Better Than You Since 2002
“I’m hesitant to talk about it, because then it seems like Vampire Weekend is this big conceptual project, but around the time the band started, I became very interested in the connection between preppy American fashion and Victorian imperi..
» Follow through
02/04/10 10:53 from RyKri
This morning I met with Tessa\'s teacher, and then I met with the school counselor, to get ideas about how to handle my changing child. It was time to bring in the experts! Tessa continues to drive me crazy. The worst of it is the snarkiness..
» Gluten Free Day 4: Crusts of Breakfasts Past
02/04/10 10:02 from Better Than You Since 2002
Me: I would like some bread. A hunk of it. Warm and fluffy with butter. Crusty outside.
Whitney: gluten\'s greatest hits.
» February Greendrinks in West Seattle
02/04/10 09:58 from Sustainable West Seattle
February 9, 2010 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm The first full Greendrinks to be held in West Seattle, which will be hosted on February 9, by Neighborhood House . Click here for more information on the next Greendrinks . The event will feature Neighbo..
» Neighbor Appreciation Day 2010 – February 6th
02/04/10 09:43 from Sustainable West Seattle
February 6, 2010 Celebrate Seattle’s 16th annual Neighbor Appreciation Day, a special day to reach out to neighbors, create new bonds and express thanks to those who help make your neighborhood a great place to live. Community organization..
» CHOSS Seed Swap N\'Sale
02/04/10 09:00 from Sustainable West Seattle
February 20, 2010 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm South Seattle Community College 6000 16th SW Seattle 98106 Want to save money on seeds this year? Try some interesting varieties without buying full packets. Avoid ending up with left-over seeds at the ..
» My Loan Officer Won\'t Provide Me a Good Faith Estimate
02/04/10 08:29 from The Mortgage Porter
I\'m hearing from many consumers that they are having a challenging time obtaining a good faith estimate from mortgage originators. Once borrowers receive the GFE, they\'re often surprised to learn that it doesn\'t contain basic information ..
» APERTO
02/04/10 08:19 from Via Vadi Caffe\'
Aperto ……open! That’s what happened just last Sunday when my dream came true! I opened my coffee shop, Via Vadi Caffe’, right here in South Seattle. It was just the most amazing day, having my family and my friends all around as the doors ..
» Things could be worse
02/04/10 06:00 from Scootin\' Old Skool
Do Nashville Cats play in the snow? (KymCojones photo) Listening to the rain, I\'m at once glad I don\'t have to go anywhere and slightly peeved at myself for not making an excuse to ride when the sun was shining. Rain and highs above 50°F a..
» Modern Theater Begins With This Woman and This Extremely Rare Book
02/04/10 00:30 from Book Patrol: A Haven for Book Culture
Hroswitha presenting a book to Emperor Otto I, with his niece, the Abbess of Gandersheim, in attendance. Woodcut by Albrect Dürer. She was a Benedictine nun of Gandersheim in Lower Saxony during the tenth century, highly educated, and ..
» Love is Fleeting
02/04/10 00:24 from A Chow Life
I went the dog pound yesterday. It was very sad. I nearly cried at all the dogs barking and howling with loneliness. If you are at all sensitive, I recommend you steer clear. I was there to meet a particular dog, however. My friend thought ..
» Oh Boy!
02/03/10 20:34 from Meg\'s Knitting Knot
I decided that 2009 was the year of the girl. Last year I whipped up projects for Emery , Sloane , Macie and Diya . Soren was the token male of the group. And so far, 2010 is shaping up to be year of the boy. Taylor arrived not long ago. M..
» Review & Giveaway: Westport Weekend
02/03/10 19:25 from nerd\'s eye view
Disclaimer: Our stay at Vacations by the Sea and our dinner at the Half Moon Bay Bar & Grill were comped. I did not think that I was stressed out, but nothing will help a person unwind quite so fast as a view of the ocean. While I am very ..
» School lunch
02/03/10 19:00 from The Mons
Ray and I were reminiscing about school lunches over dinner this evening. Actually, reminiscing might not be the right word, as some of the lunch selections from elementary school were suspect at best. For example, Ray described \"taco burg..
» Only 85 days to Tax Credit Deadline
02/03/10 18:56 from Alice is the Key to Your New Home
Are you thinking of buying a home in time to qualify for the federal tax credit? Many first-time homebuyers will qualify for an $8,000 credit and some existing homeowners will qualify for a $6,500 tax credit if they purchase before April 30..
» Versatile Vegetable Soup
02/03/10 17:43 from Eating Locally in the Pacific Northwest
Groundhogs Day yesterday and Imbolc mean we\'re halfway to spring. There are wee signs in the garden – the earliest flowers unfolding, and rhubarb gallantly punching hot pink nubs and crinkled neon leaves through its own mulch. Still,..
» *Yawn*
02/03/10 17:24 from Down in the Bog
» THE WORKERS ARE GOOOOING HOOOME
02/03/10 15:29 from Mac Justice: The Blog
THE WORKERS ARE GOOOOING HOOOME : yeah yeah yeah
» New York report #4
02/03/10 13:47 from Click! Design That Fits
We\'ve wrapped up our trade show adventures with several last minute purchases including clocks, re-usable lunch bags, and a new greeting card line. Yesterday we finally ordered a line that we fell in love with at the last show: ceramics by..
» Researchers discover more health benefits related to beer
02/03/10 12:34 from Washington Beer Blog
Research Reveals Link Between Beer and Bone Health. Perhaps Guinness should update the campaign to say, \"Guinness is good for you. Increases bone density and reduces risk of prostate cancer.\" Back in the 1920s Guinness ran a controversial ..
» Apple Pi
02/03/10 12:18 from JetCityOrange
When I get stressed I often make an apple pi(e). I get the best results from mixing 3 or more varieties of apples together. Both cornstarch and flour as thickeners. 3.14159265 More? JetCityOrange.com!
» And it\'s strange how soon you forget that you\'re like stars...
02/03/10 11:48 from Oh Frabjous Day, Calloo, Callay
I stumbled across Kate DiCamillo\'s website today. I was procrastinating a task that is boring and irritating, and so I was quick-reading bits and pieces of blogs instead, and one blog pointed me to another blog, and so on. But thi..
» Blogging for a Cause...and more...
02/03/10 11:42 from Team Tracy:
This past week I was interviewed by Sam Bolland, who is the head of National and Local Sales at GoMobile. GoMobile is a non-traditional, strategic \"guerrilla marketing company. He had asked if he could interview me about blogging for a caus..
» saltandfat:Helveticookies!
02/03/10 10:58 from Mac Justice: The Blog
saltandfat : Helveticookies !
» Neighborhood Appreciation Day - South Park Pancake Breakfast
02/03/10 10:58 from Delridge Grassroots Leadership
From the South Park Neighborhood Yahoo Group Title : Pancake Breakfast! Neighborhood Appreciation Day Date : Saturday February 6, 2010 Time : 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Location : South Park Community Center Street : 8319 8th Ave S. City State Zip..
» Iranian Used and Rare Book Store Just Like the Old Days - A Mess!
02/03/10 10:27 from Book Patrol: A Haven for Book Culture
Dewey died trying to decimal this system.
» Whiners\' Anonymous
02/03/10 10:15 from RyKri
Hi. My name is Kristina. I\'m a whiner. I am trying to gather up a good attitude today after yesterday\'s meltdowns (both mine and Tessa\'s). Fortunately, Ryan came home, and helped me to get Tessa to bed, or I\'m not sure what I would have don..
» The Salmon Dance
02/03/10 10:00 from The Wonderful World of Wendy
This song popped up on my iPod the other morning, and it made me smile. Wanted to pass it on. See the original video by The Chemical Brothers
» The Salmon Dance
02/03/10 09:57 from Green Spaces Real Estate
This song popped up on my iPod the other morning, and it made me smile. Wanted to pass it on. See the original video by The Chemical Brothers
» Financing for green building
02/03/10 09:11 from Green Spaces Real Estate
I got a phone call yesterday from Viking Bank who wants to talk to me about financing for green homes. I recently switched from Bank of America (since 1988) to Viking Bank and I am so glad to hear they are interested in offering either a pr..
» My Novel, Let Me Show You It
02/03/10 09:07 from Life 2.0
A pillow conversation with The Mrs. a couple nights ago got me to dig up my first two novels, Senses and Visions , intended to be two-thirds of a modern horror trilogy, dating back to 1991-1992. Totally unrelated to that conversation,..
» Do You Know Your Green Materials?
02/03/10 09:05 from Green Spaces Real Estate
Planet Green included a neat article in their last email newsletter, asking \"Do You Know Your Green Materials?\" They highlight the fact that there is an overwhelming amount of environmentally sustainable materials available today and that ..
» The Politics of Publishing
02/03/10 08:36 from Accidental Hedonist
There\'s plenty of evidence out there that supports my thesis that I am a very naive person. Take the recent dispute between Amazon and MacMillan . Being a first time book author, I never gave Macmillan much thought. I knew, in a vague sort..
» Giant Squid Caught in California
02/03/10 06:46 from JetCityOrange
What\'s this I hear about giant squid fishing in California? 60 pound squid and bigger?? More? JetCityOrange.com!
» Quick note
02/03/10 06:35 from SECTION 331
There\'s an interesting article and accompanying video here in regards to JJ Putz going to the Chicago White Sox (props to Mariner Central user IWantZduriencik for linking it from Larry Stone). I\'m not going to hazard any guesses – I ..
» Tuesday Night Canning Club
02/03/10 00:58 from oh, briggsy...
I was kind of a little bit too much today. It was February 2nd, and I still had some citrus left over from my travails with these acidic tarts in January. But it was 61 degrees in Seattle, the total yard rehab (more to come on that, friend..
» Central Auto Stage Terminal
02/03/10 00:11 from VintageSeattle.org
Architect and inventor Edward Osborn worked in Seattle between 1910-1930 and was particularly known for his watercolor renderings. Below find his 1920\'s era Central Auto Stage Terminal pencil and watercolor on paper for Wheatley & Osbo..
» Dark Days In The City Of Light
02/03/10 00:06 from Book Patrol: A Haven for Book Culture
Paris, 1910 At The Onset Of The Flood. (All Images Courtesy Of Bibliotheque Historique de la ville de Paris.) One of the world\'s most uniquely beautiful cities is nearly destroyed by a catastrophic natural disaster. Images of entire neighbo..
» Bicycle Art: Chalk Chalk
02/02/10 22:55 from Bikejuju
Los Angeles artist Spencer Starr asks, “Is there really a greater man-made machine more deserving of homage than the bicycle?” Spencer pays that homage working in light-colored chalk on small hand-made black chalkboards, drawin..
» South Pacific entertaining, but falls way short of the hype
02/02/10 22:17 from West Seattle Weisenheimer
The much Bali Ha\'i\'d -- er, ballyhooed -- Lincoln Center Theater production of South Pacific sailed into the 5th Avenue Theatre last week. While a perfectly entertaining show, it left Weisenheimer thinking, \"THIS is what Bart Sher has been ..
» Discovery Park Portrait Session Part Deux | Megan + Scott
02/02/10 22:13 from Mastin Studio
In the second part of Megan and Scott\'s Discovery Park portrait session, I want to show a few of my favorite FILM photos. Yes. Film. These were shot on a Contax 645 medium format camera . I hope you like them.
» Bush\'s red ink turnaround
02/02/10 21:38 from Jimmie Beeee!!!!\'s Miscellaneous Musings
While the Republicans lambaste Obama for his $1.27 trillion budget deficit, it is worth remembering that their darling George W. Bush inherited a $128 billion budget surplus on Jan. 20, 2001. In his fiscal 2002 budget her promptly turned i..
» Sucked in
02/02/10 19:32 from Meg\'s Knitting Knot
I have a confession. I’ve recently started reading the Twilight series. And while they aren’t works of literary genius, they are quite addicting. I don’t remember the last time I blew through 500 plus pages in a weekend. (This picture is c..
» 10 questions to evaluate an SEO
02/02/10 18:43 from Conversation Marketing
One tradition in marketing: If something works, you beat it to death, and then some more, until it\'s a broad, flat spot on the ground. So, after folks loved my first piece, 10 questions to evaluate a social media expert , I\'ve decided to d..
» Mama Whining
02/02/10 18:01 from RyKri
I am about to whine. If you don\'t like whining (who does?) then you might not want to read this. Still reading? Tessa is driving me NUTS lately. I know that she is a blessing, a gift, and the greatest joy in my life. I know that children ar..
» Coconut Humu
02/02/10 17:31 from nerd\'s eye view
So, um, yeah, I\'m in this ukulele group. And you could come see us play and help raise money for a Good Cause. Get your tickets here .
» Save the date: Cesar Chavez Village dedication
02/02/10 17:26 from Delridge Grassroots Leadership
From Jessica Nguyen at Housing Development Consortium : SeaMar Community Health Center will celebrate the completion of Cesar Chavez Village (1010-1026 South Henderson Street, Seattle) on March 31st, 12:00 pm. All members are invited to the..
» typetext
02/02/10 16:19 from My Sassy Appetite
om⋅e⋅let [om-lit, om-uh-] –noun eggs beaten until frothy, often combined with other ingredients, as herbs, chopped ham, cheese, or jelly, and cooked until set. Hello New York City! We arrived on a redeye, checked into our hotel and it was ..
» A breakdown of the 2011 federal budget
02/02/10 15:01 from Jimmie Beeee!!!!\'s Miscellaneous Musings
This Washington Post graphic breaks down the 2011 federal budget that President Obama unveiled yesterday. By my calculations, defense spending is about 23 percent of the total. Last year (current budget), based on a watchdog group\'s breakd..
» 4T Stella passes!
02/02/10 14:32 from Scootin\' Old Skool
The Stella 4T is GO! (2strokebuzz photo) 2strokebuzz broke the story ; the Stella 150 4-stroke has been approved for sale in California by the California Air Resources Board. The timing couldn\'t be better. The Powersports Dealer Expo opens..
» Sé mi Valentina creativa / Be my creative Valentine at the South Park Library!
02/02/10 12:55 from Delridge Grassroots Leadership
From the South Park Library ( contact ): South Park artist Amaranta Sandys shows us how to create a Valentine\'s Day card using techniques such as paper cutting, weaving, collage, decoupage, and stencil. For ages 5 and up. Saturday, February..
» WSB: Parks Board: Creek news, and next steps on the Code of Conduct
02/02/10 12:46 from Delridge Grassroots Leadership
The West Seattle Blog story on the Parks Board touches on Longfellow Creek (including some video of a walk there) and gives us an early heads-up on a chance to meet the Director of Seattle Parks and Recreation, Tim Gallagher, on April 28 at..
» Seattle Times: West Seattle first in line for RapidRide service
02/02/10 12:42 from Delridge Grassroots Leadership
According to the Seattle Times \"West Seattle\'s future bus-rapid-transit line will receive $21 million in new funding from the Federal Transit Administration, covering three-fourths of the project cost for buses, stations and road-lane revis..
» Seattle Channel: Grant funds now available to bridge the digital divide!
02/02/10 12:39 from Delridge Grassroots Leadership
From Take 21, Seattle Channel News and Views : Note the workshop in Delridge tomorrow. Grant funds now available to bridge the digital divide! The City of Seattle Department of Information Technology is now accepting applications for the Bi..
» the Sound of Saturn’s Rings (via gregreese)Coming to a...
02/02/10 12:37 from Mac Justice: The Blog
the Sound of Saturn’s Rings (via gregreese ) Coming to a sci-fi horror movie near you.
» WCCDA - Seattle Seahawks Visit White Center
02/02/10 12:35 from Delridge Grassroots Leadership
From the White Center Community Development Association: Pictured is Tony Rago, White Center PAL Boxing Club coach, whose club was featured on the Seahawks website. Hawks Cornerback Josh Wilson visited the center to check out and support t..
» Two Washington beer lovers get lost in the desert
02/02/10 12:33 from Washington Beer Blog
Sadly, we missed the Strangebrew Festival this year. Instead of heading west to Port Townsend for a weekend of fun and frivolity, we flew south to Palm Springs to conduct important research on the status of the craft brewing industry in Ca..
» WSB: Seattle annexing White Center? Toplines from today’s briefing
02/02/10 12:30 from Delridge Grassroots Leadership
More from West Seattle Blog , whose reporters attended yesterday\'s City Council Briefing. The timeline for consideration is clear, and WSB has a copy of the powerpoint used for the briefing. Read the full story here.
» Happy Groundhog Day!!
02/02/10 12:29 from Doris' Blog
Here's the scoop. Just click on the link below. Always looking for that little piece of FUN so keep it fun. Looks like we'll be \"wintering\" for a while longer. Oh so sad, too bad. We'll just h..
» Delores Huerta event cancelled
02/02/10 12:25 from Delridge Grassroots Leadership
We posted on Jan 21 about a conversation with Delores Huerta. KCTS informs us that that event has been cancelled. Dear friends of KCTS 9, Regretfully, we have had to cancel A Conversation with Dolores Huerta at KCTS 9. We learned from the ..
» Air Penguin
02/02/10 12:10 from eddvick
I\'ll take a dozen! Via pgdf .
» I have a joke for you...
02/02/10 11:40 from eddvick
Happy Groundhog Day! Happy Groundhog Day! Happy Groundhog Day! Happy Groundhog Day! Happy Groundhog Day! Happy Groundhog Day!
» Youth Summit Planning Meeting
02/02/10 11:34 from Delridge Grassroots Leadership
YOUTH SUMMIT PLANNING MEETING Youngstown Cultural Arts Center Theater 4408 Delridge Way SW Seattle WA 98106 Tuesday February 9th from 3:30 to 5:30 Food and Service Learning Hours will be provided Come plan the future of South Seattle Spons..
» Saturday Adopt-a-Street event at the Delridge Community Center
02/02/10 11:31 from Delridge Grassroots Leadership
From Sharon Peck to the North Delridge Neighborhood Council: A friendly, and encouraging, reminder to all in the Delridge/West Seattle community -- this Saturday, Feb 6 is the next Adopt-A-Street event, starting at 10AM at the Delridge Comm..
» Dance practice and Vashon dance!
02/02/10 11:23 from Delridge Grassroots Leadership
From Lili Ann Carey: Hello West Seattle Dancers! We have a lot of great dance opportunities this week and next starting with a dance practice scheduled for this Thursday, 7:30, at Puget Ridge Co-housing! I am including Lisa and Marty\'s lett..
» Community Harvest of Southwest Seattle - Spring Seeds and other news...
02/02/10 11:16 from Delridge Grassroots Leadership
From Aviva Furman at Community Harvest of Southwest Seattle: Hello, This mild weather has many of us thinking about the gardening season coming up. Here are a couple of events to consider as you are doing your garden planning. Seed Swap N\'S..
» CoolMom General Meeting
02/02/10 10:37 from Sustainable West Seattle
February 3, 2010 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm The City has a new carbon calculator and CoolMom\'s got the inside scoop! Learn more about it on the CoolMom website. Come to the meeting, learn more about the application and talk with your peers about t..