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Category Archives: In the Neighborhood
Waiting for my stitches to heal
On the sidewalk yesterday. Looks sad with the “cone of shame.”
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The Founding of UPS was in Seattle
When we think of Seattle startups, I never hear UPS mentioned. But it was not only founded here by Jim Casey but he left an incredible three legacies: UPS, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, and Casey Family Programs. “In 1907, 19-year-old … Continue reading
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Amazon has swallowed downtown Seattle
From Bloomberg news: “Walk down Seventh Avenue in downtown Seattle and you can’t miss them: three gigantic spheres resembling melted-together Milk Duds rising in the shadow of Amazon’s new 500-foot-tall office tower. The architectural oddity has already become a tourist … Continue reading
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Views (as in New York)
(from by Yvonne Powell) No caption needed!
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Topping out the western wall
43 stories (left), 34 stories but twice as wide (right).
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These Capitol Hill senior citizens are on a mission to find fun … and even empowerment
Sylvia Peterson sent in a comment and mentioned this interesting article from the Seattle Times. It sounds like not only a senior “meet-up” gathering for conversation and friendship but also scouting out and supporting local senior-friendly restaurants. I’m sure we’ve … Continue reading
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Karmic Infraction notices go up in Seattle
From the Guardian sent in by Frank Conlon: “On a corner of Seattle’s historically black Central Area, Sea Suds car wash and Uncle Ike’s pot shop sit on either side of a well-established African American church, Mt Calvary. “Across the … Continue reading
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The Future of First Hill – Sunday Sept. 11th 2PM at the Frye Art Museum
Don’t miss the Community Conversation on the Future of First Hill hosted by the Frye Art Museum in conjunction with Seattle Design Festival. Sunday September 11th 2 to 3:30pm – Frye Art Museum This Community Conversation explores the evolving geography of Seattle’s … Continue reading
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The residents of First Hill Plaza and the First Hill Improvement Association are co-sponsoring a discussion about homelessness. The program will be located in Anderson Hall at Horizon House onTuesday, September 13th from 7:00 – 8:30 PM. David Wertheimer, a recent retiree … Continue reading
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Employee Appreciation Fund (EAF) 2016 Drive – beginning soon
From the EAF Organizing Committee: “The 2016 Skyline Employee Appreciation Fund will begin in earnest at the SRA Quarterly Meeting on October 13. The success of this six-week drive is totally dependent upon each resident in Skyline making a donation … Continue reading
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Reasons to be optimistic about the Northwest
Who are the folks who really make a difference and make us optimistic? Here are some criteria from Crosscut. “They’re giving up. Giving up their privilege in order to advocate for those without. Giving up their spotlight to elevate untold … Continue reading
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Square Dance at Freeway Park
Bring your partners and come on down to the Freeway Park Square Dance on Thursday August 25th from 6 – 9pm! Square Dancing in the park will feature the Rabbit Stew String Band and a caller from the Seattle Subversive Square … Continue reading
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The gentrification of Yesler Terrace – are we part of it?
From Crosscut: “In the next 15 years, Yesler Terrace will change in ways and to a degree never before seen in Seattle. “The $1.5 billion project to redevelop the neighborhood will lead to massive increases in housing and job opportunities. And what … Continue reading
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“Daisy” at the ACT Theater
There’s a powerful play running at the ACT Theater. “Daisy” has its world premier there and will be closing at the end of the week – tickets are still available. Several from Skyline have enjoyed the powerful portrayal of ethics … Continue reading
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The Southeastern View
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Brief Skyline725 Blog Report
The Skyline725 blog has been running for about two years now. Here are a few stats. 57 subscribers to the blog receive emails when a new post goes up A total of 1098 posts have been uploaded to date. They … Continue reading
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Music and Dancing in the Park
Lots going on in the Freeway Park: Click here for more info! Jazz, dance lessons, concerts, and even a square dance. Might keep us young (at heart).
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New Skyline sign
Nice polished aluminum three dimensional sign now decorates our entrance.
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The Northwestern Wall
As would be seen from -04 apartments.
Dementia, Art, and Legacy
Friday, September 30, 2016 8:30 am – 5 pm “Dementia, Art, and Legacy is a one-day conference designed for family and care partners of people living with dementia, as well as social workers, healthcare professionals, artists, and educators. The conference … Continue reading
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The View to the West
There is now a third crane on the western skyline, closer but smaller. I am going to post a series of views, with ghostly new buildings added.
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Skyline Resident’s Association meeting about possible expansion
From Sue Phillips “Resident Reaction to Skyline II Process: Over 100 Skyline residents attending the July 14, 2016, quarterly meeting were divided into 5 groups and asked to respond to the question “What is your reaction to the proposal for … Continue reading
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Trolley friends hope to save a pair of vintage Benson Trolleys
“Tom Gibbs, former Metro general manager, is leading the Friends of the Benson Trolleys effort to bring two of the vintage cars from Melbourne, Australia, back to the streets of Seattle. The three other streetcars have been sold to St. … Continue reading
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