Ever experienced driving in circles looking for a parking spot in the downtown area of Seattle? That may be over forever, as the city has a great new interactive map and live feed showing parking garages that have open spaces. Seattle calls it the e-Park system, and it guides you to the best options before [...] Read more
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Out and about in Seattle? What has been billed as the “worst” storm in Seattle history (ask the kids and you may hear it’s the “best” storm) has ended up being a little less ferocious than at first thought. The National Weather Service has revised its predictions and now we are told that we will [...] Read more
Big Box Real Estate Companies vs. Smaller Companies-What’s the difference?
What’s in a name? A Buyer’s perspective It occurs to me that there are some definite differences between the big box real estate companies that you always see in the media and the smaller firms that are in the market. The big firms make you fit into their box and some make you qualify with [...] Read more
Nordic Yule Fest in Ballard Sat and Sun 11/19-11/20
Today was the first day of the Yule Fest at the Nordic Heritage Museum in Ballard. Happy crowds thronged the grounds under a bright blue November sky. Inside the impressive brick museum musicians performed, bakers served traditional Norwedgian cookies and drinks, and crafts were offered in a number of the little rooms where normally all [...] Read more
Seattle’s Loyal Heights Elementary School is one of the Best Elementary Schools in Seattle
One of the best elementary schools in Seattle is the Loyal Heights Elementary School located in the Ballard neighborhood. Serving grades K-5, it is among the few public elementary schools that are recognized for high student academic achievement. Read more
Thaiku Thai in Ballard
Seattle has plenty of Thai restaurants but my personal favorite is Thaiku Thai Restaurant in Ballard. In the heart of Ballard on Ballard Ave, you will find this cozy restaurant serving authentic and delicious Thai cuisine. I may be little bias since Thaiku Thai is located in my neighborhood of Ballard and only a block [...] Read more
