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Coyote Sighting

Today was a little more exciting than usual. I crossed paths with a coyote. It came out of the brush unexpectedly about 50 feet away, then turned around and stared at me. I let out an involuntary whoop! and clapped my hands and it took off through the trees. I decided to turn around and [...]

In Cities, Map, Nature on 24 September 2007 with 1 comment

The Seattle Times: Ill-intentioned and misguided

In today’s Seattle Times appears an editorial regarding Initiative 88 on which voters will have their say come the primary election. The Times comes out against the initiative with this dose of verbal tough-love:
Who could be against smaller class sizes and new arts and music programs? In this case, this page is, because it is [...]

In Cities, Education, Future, News on 10 September 2006 with 1 comment

WiMAX in the hood

The Beacon Hill News & South District Journal published last week the following Land Use Application:
2404 S. McClellan St. (3004074) on a Land Use Application to allow a minor communication utility consisting of three panel antennas and two microwave dishes on existing monopole (Clearwire L.L.C.). Equipment cabinet to be located at grade. Existing minor communication [...]

In Cities, WiFi, WiMax on 24 July 2006 with Comments Off

Blahvue

Lawrence Cheek nails it in his piece in today’s P-I on the new Lincoln Square development. At the end he asks, “Bellevue: What’s the point?” Totally.
Bellevue is clean. It’s pretty in a plain sort of way. And it’s completely soulless. Developments like Lincoln Square continue the trend. Bellevue is a place where shopping is [...]

In Cities, Society on 29 November 2005 with 1 comment