Life In The Pacific Northwest
Amanda Palmer has written some fun songs for the instrument. This one is my current favorite (FYI, not completely safe for work).
A few days later, a friend of mine mentioned her drink of choice was tequila. That always make me think of this song:
Well, it’s been a bit, hasn’t it? It’s been nearly a year since my last post. Wow! My apologies. Attempting to reboot my career has taken a great deal of my time and energy. I deeply appreciate that you are here, now, reading this post. Thank you so very much!
As I’m now looking for a new role, I thought it apropos to create a list of networking events. Besides the need for ME to network, I’ve had a couple of folks ask me for places to go. So, here’s the quick list I came up with.
List of Seattle networking events
Now, here’s where you come in. This list is minimal. Please give me ideas, add to this. I think this could be a nice addition and regularly updated element to my site.
If you travel around the intersection of 188th and Highway 99 in Lynnwood, you’ve probably noticed the land that’s been sitting vacant for years has been cleared. It’s been quite the journey for this site over the past few years.
It has evolved a fair amount since it was the Evergreen Estates mobile home park. Back in 2017, it was slated to become the Evergreen Village apartments, a 231 unit 6-story multi-family project. There were low-income units planned, which would be valuable in this region, especially with housing prices rising rapidly. Though it would’ve solidly impacted traffic in my neighborhood, I was good with something going in. That project fell apart, however, I don’t have visibility to the specifics. It did go through much of the more involved parts of the permitting process. I did notice that the property went up for sale after languishing for a few years. In 2020, it was bought by Holman Lynnwood RED LLC, an affiliate of Holman Auto of New Jersey. And now the land has been cleared and the project seems to be moving forward.
Many of us are going “great, just what we need…ANOTHER car lot on Highway 99!” I’m glad that the property will be developed and become less of a trash and graffiti magnet.
Edmonds’ own Rick Steves recently created a series about touring Whatcom County for the good folks at Visit Bellingham and Whatcom County (check out their write up of this series here). I found it fascinating and enlightening.
Below are the videos in episode order.
Episode 1: Rick Steves Tours Whatcom County and Samples Farm to Bottle Fare
Episode 2: Rick Steves Explores Seaside Life and Peace Arch State Park at the Top of the PNW in Whatcom County
Episode 3: Rick Steves Enjoys Arts & Culture in Whatcom County
I adore Fairhaven. It’s a wonderful part of the region that has a marvelous charm. I especially appreciate Rick calling out Rena Priest, Washington State’s Poet Laureate and member of the Lumi Nation.
If this inspires to you to explore Whatcom, the Visit Bellingham & Whatcom County folks have a visitors guide for you.
*A special thanks to The Poetry Department . . . aka The Boynton Blog. It’s where I first read about Rick’s video series. If you love poetry, you should go check them out.
I’ve long been a customer of Edmonds Bookshop. I just read in the Seattle Times that Mary Kay and David Brewster are retiring. As sad as I’ll be to see Mary Kay move along, I’m pleased that long-time assistant manager Michelle Bear will step up and lead.
Hear’s to another 50 years!
I really enjoy (Seattle-based) Tyler Tang’s films and want to do what I can to help promote him.
So, here’s his most recent video. Check him out, give him a follow, and share.
We spent the evening down on Edmonds along the waterfront. Here are a few photos.
A few days ago I posted about Brain Yang, a local solider who had gone missing by Mt. St. Helens.
Per his family, he’s been found, but not alive.
Thank you everyone who helped share.
— paksᴮᴱ⁷ ⟭⟬🧈 (@Pakouchu) July 22, 2021
Brian's family updated that be has been found however he did not survive. https://t.co/gArHYKKJOU pic.twitter.com/W2uDuelakH
Per KIRO’s website, he apparently fell 200 ft down an embankment. My condolences to his family. I hope they find peace
Yesterday, this tweet came through my feed:
Moots, can you help boost?
My cousin's gf's younger Brian Yang is missing. He didn't return from his run on Sunday. Please share 🙏
Location: Tacoma, WA pic.twitter.com/T2bahzGUPD
— paksᴮᴱ⁷ ⟭⟬🧈 (@Pakouchu) July 20, 2021
Other posts about Lt. Yang:
Just to the north of Lake Ballinger more light-rail work commenced. This started on Monday, July 19th, and stretches to August 12th. It is overnight work (from 8pm to 5am). I expect it will be less than pleasant for the area residents, with overnight noise and traffic issues.
Here’s the link to the City of Mountlake Terrace’s announcement.