A few random thoughts and traffic observations from behind a coffee mug. The morning kibitzers are all talking about the recent Husky victory over USC (though a more recent loss to Stanford has squared things celestially) as they sit in the middle of the sidewalk on McGraw outside the Upper Crust, but this is what's happening out in the street.
Any steady peruser of this column knows I am convinced that the facts (Madoff, AIG, Enron, Halliburton, Bank of America Bonus trial) prove that in America, Big Business spawns the biggest criminals.Corporate honchos commit more crimes than all the gangbangers put together. And do much more long-term harm to the culture, too.
At best, the Seattle and Mount Vernon visit by controversial andhyper-conservative broadcaster Glenn Beck was a minor story.
The Queen Anne Helpline will host its 27th Annual Gala and Auction at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Swedish Cultural Center.
A tradition of transformation continues to be the crux of Queen Anne Upholstery's growing business, which recently moved from 1108 Elliott Ave. W to a three-story, 15,000 square foot building at 904 Elliott Ave. W.
He lived 80 years of life to the fullest, touched so many hearts as was known by "Coach" or "Big Bear" to all who loved him.
THEATREThe 5th Avenue Theatre presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Oct. 10 through Nov. 1. Take a rainbow ride through biblical Egypt with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's irresistibly hilarious sendup of the story of Joseph, his jealous brothers and one very loud garment. A colorful tale that spans musical styles from calypso to rock to disco to country, this worldwide phenomenon has been an audience favorite for more than 35 years. For tickets and more information visit www.5thavenue.org.
Aries (Mar. 20-Apr.19) Sat; Oct. 3rd's full Moon could send sparks a flying!
The Queen Anne Community Council ParksCommittee will meet at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 13. A presentation on the Third Ave. N. Ravine as a possible park location will be made by a neighbor of the ravine. The meeting will be at the Queen Anne Community Center located at 1901 First Ave. W. Don Harper #281-9018.
ConfrontationA witness saw two men rummaging through luggage in a vehicle, the window of which was shattered at 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 17. The witness approached the car, which was parked on the 500 block of Thomas Street, and told the men to put the luggage back. The men told the witness it was their car, and the witness said she didn't believe them.One of the men pushed her, they then grabbed the luggage and ran away southbound through an alley. Soon after the people who had rented the car returned and the witness told them what happened. Police were unable to find the suspects.
From recycling programs to environmental practices, the label sustainable has been tossed around a lot in Seattle and now, with the South Lake Union LEED-ND Pilot Projects, entire neighborhoods may soon get the green seal of approval.
A woman who works in lower Queen Anne often takes the bus. While boarding, if the person in front of her is short a quarter, as is sometimes the case during express time when prices go up a quarter, she often gives the person a quarter.
Visitors are encouraged to see the fleeting Technicolor of autumn at the Japanese Garden and Washington Park Arboretum from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Sunday, Oct. 18, for the annual fall Maple Viewing. More than 150 maples show off their fall colors.
For nearly three decades 7 Mercer Street has been the site of a used bookstore. And the tradition continues with the newly opened Mercer Street Books.
Between now and 11 p.m., Wednesday , Oct. 28, customers at The Hi-Life, Endolyne Joe's, the Five Spot and Atlas Foods, can make a guess at what the Dow Jones cumulative stock price will be when the bell rings, Oct. 29. A correct guess means money and prizes and support for Arts Corps.