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[AlkiGirl]

My hair stylist just went back to LA and I’m looking for someone who can color & cut curly hair. I’ve had waaaay too many bad cuts and color from someone who swears they know about curly hair! Please Help!

[Kayleigh]

So, just clarifying now: driving slow to save gas and be safer is selfish and inconveniencing others.

BUT

Speeding, passing, driving recklessly, and demanding other cars get out of your way is somehow NOT selfish and inconveniencing others?

[JanS]

When I see a red light up ahead, I slow down…and so do others…I’ve seen it happen. You hope that you don’t have to come to a complete stop, so it turns green before you get there and you can just accelerate again. What is the difference between that and waiting another second to have to brake a bit harder to stop. If you’re behind that person, either way you’re going to have to slow down. You can only go as fast as the person ahead of you. You can’t drive over them, you can’t drive through them. In the end, it doesn’t really matter…you got where you were going, maybe 5 seconds late. What’s the problem with that?

WSMom didn’t say she drives 20 MPH in a 30MPH zone..she just said that she does what a whole lot of other people do, too.

I certainly hope that you aren’t the kind of driver that would tailgate her, get angry at her, flip her off, speed around her. That’s much more dangerous than being inconvenienced for a few seconds. The world is a complex place…it’s not perfect…choose your battles…

[JanS]

So….it’s almost Thursday….and you know you want to start your weekend early. So…come to the Admiral Pub on Thursday evening at 7pm, and buy me a beer :) Hey, I’m a cheap date – lol…until I hit you up for some raffle tickets. That’s gonna cost ya…only $2 for a ticket, but the best deal is if you buy 10 tickets for $20….then you get 2 extra tickets..that’s two extra chances to win some lovely art work, a kayak tour, a massage (yeah, you know you need one), maybe a bit of work at a terrific gym, or how about some gardening help…or some Mariner’s tickets.

So…I dare ya to come and visit me at the pub, say hello, share a beer, a glass of wine, some intelligent conversation…oh, and let me take your money…all going to a great cause, of course !!!

Se ya then :)

[daniellep]

My walk with a Superdelegate: what I regrettably left unsaid.

Sunny days don’t come often in Seattle, and especially not in April. Gotta take advantage of them when they do! On this particular day, a sunny Saturday at that, after spending my morning laying in bed watching an episode of Hardball that I had recorded the day before, I decided that politics would not steal my sunny day. Especially since all the good political shows don’t come on till Sunday! I decided the most Seattle-like way to take advantage of the unusually warm weather was to hit the path on Greenlake. I had no idea how that path would enrich mine.

So I got my walking shoes on, put the headphones in my IPod, and set out on a walk that would turn out to be the highlight of my year. I parked in my usual spot, a lot just off of Aurora that I don’t think I’m suppose to park in. But I do, and that day I did. I walked about a hundred yards before joining the mainstream of Greenlake athletes engaging in their various forms of exercise. I got my music situated. This day I choose “Sir Duke” by Stevie Wonder to set my mood and inspire my rigorous walk. I got no more than two minutes into my rythym when I was interrupted by a provoking sight: a Washington State Superdelegate. He and another gentleman were passing by me going the opposite direction. I couldn’t hear Sir Duke anymore. And my heart was racing, not from my impressive pace. (which wasn’t that impressive) What immediately came to my mind was something that I had seen on the Washington State Democrats website a week before: the Superdelegate that just passed me, I remembered, was an UNCOMMITTED Superdelegate! Time stopped in that instant. My mind started scheming and my legs carried me faster. My music interferred so I had to turn it off. Now I knew my real purpose that day: I had to convince the Superdelegate to endorse my man. I had to represent Barack.

Because the S.D. was walking the opposite direction, I figured we’d have to meet up on the opposite side of the lake. Usually this is my motivation to keep going in order to re-see an exceptionally cute dog or baby. But today, I used this Greenlake insider knowledge to stage my impromptu meeting with a man whose mind it was my job to make up. So I walked, and I planned. Kept walking. Kept planning. Walking, planning. And after a half hour of walking and planning all of the things I was going to say, all of the incredibly insightful ideas I was going to plant in this guys mind, I started to worry that maybe he was at the end of his walk and I would never get the chance to enlighten him. Dang. I decided after a while to let the dream die and just enjoy the sun and the adrenaline rush I got at mere thought of the possibilities. I turned Stevie back on, a slower song now, and trudged on. And just when I thought I had missed my opportunity, there he was. No more than 20 yards away. Oh yeah!- I remembered. He was walking slow. That’s why it took him so long. And here was my chance. My heart was racing. Partly because of my impressive pace, but mostly because I knew that I had to get the courage to seize a once in a lifetime opportunity: to influence a Superdelegate in the most amazing election of my lifetime. So, here’s how it went:

I walked right up to him and put my hand out for a shake. “Mr. Superdelegate?” I said. Only I said his name of course. “Yes…..?” He said, confused probably because he couldn’t understand why I, a 32 year old girl, would even know who he, a late 60’s or older politician was. I told him my first name, said I’m just a regular person, shook his hand, and asked if I could join him. He seemed reluctant, but amused and after looking to his, around the same age, friend for silent approval, agreed to let me join them. And so I did.

First I asked him if he was enjoying his day and his walk. He said yes and introduced me to his unimportant friend. I shook the friend’s hand and then got down to business. “Why do you think I might want to talk to you today?” I asked. He laughed and rightly guessed the election. Bingo, I said. “And who are you supporting?” he asked. I told him I’d give him one clue and let him guess. “My license plates read “OBAMA08″ , I declared. And then he knew. And he and his buddy laughed. And in one question, the buddy opened up the floodgate,…”Why Obama?”

I spent the next half hour walking and talking to the Superdelegate and his friend. And answering their questions about what Washington outsiders thought. (Brilliant pun there….) We talked about Barack, we talked about Hillary. I spoke about character and integrity, and one certain candidate’s lack of both of those things. They took turns asking me questions about my thoughts, and even, at least pretended, to seem interested in my answers. I highlighted what I consider the most telling snapshot of Hillary’s lack of character- when she gave her slimy answer to a journalist’s question about Barack being a Muslim. Despicable, I pointed out. We were in agreement about the fact that it’s important for all people to vote before the S.D.’s cast their votes. They asked about my thoughts on the candidates’ supporters voting tendencies if their preference didn’t become the nominee. I revealed that I for one, would not vot e in the fall if they (the Supers) did a “snaky” thing and over-turned Barack’s pledged delegate lead and handed Hillary the nomination. At one point the S.D.’s friend asked me if I “really thought the country would vote for a black”. I was cringing FOR the Superdelegate. I’m no politician, but that phrasing sure sounded out dated and offensive. But I answered the question in the best way I knew how: by pointing out the difference in cultural competency between the older and younger generations.

We talked and walked. And at the end of our conversation the S.D. shook my hand and gave me his word, that if, after all the contests were over, Barack still had the lead in pledged delegates that he would “do the right thing” and cast his vote for Barack Obama. Mission accomplished. Im sure he already had his mind made up long before he ever met me, but I will still give myself credit for persuading him…….

I said a lot that day. And I feel as though all of my hours of watching political shows and faithfully staying current on the info of at least 7 different political websites everyday, paid off. I had lots of information to back up my opinions. But it’s been a few days now, and after processing our conversation over and over in my head, I have thought of things I regret not thinking of at the time. Important things. Things every Superdelegate should know. Here they are:

1. I wish I had told the S.D.’s friend that his use of the de-huminizing term “black” showed that perhaps it was HE who may not be ready to vote because of the color of someone’s skin. I think sometimes, and especially in this case, we see the world as we are. If not now, then when? And why not now?

2. I wish I had encouraged both of them to read Barack Obama’s first book “Dreams From My Father”. I read it years ago on an airplane. I choose it instead of InStyle magazine that day in the Denver airport on my way back from Casper Wyoming, where I had grown up and gone back to visit my dad.

3. I wish I would’ve had the courage to tell them that they need to do what is important for the next generation….not their’s. Barack Obama has fresh ideas. He, alone can’t do much. He’s just one man. But what he can do, and has done, is inspire an entire nation of his millions of supporters to take action in their lives. And THAT will make a difference. It will reverse global warming through millions of individual efforts. It will bridge gaps and encourage communication between cultures here in America and countries around the world…through individual choices people make. Barack Obama brings to our national table a spirit of cooperation. It’s infectious. It’s invigorating. It’s the future.

[Jerald]

“I take my foot off the gas half way down the street when I see a red light up ahead. It is my goal to not have to brake, but gently glide to the red light then slowly accelerate to use the least amount of precious fuel. Even writing this, I know this must make people cringe.”

That’s what WSMom said. Not that she slows down like a normal person approaching a red light. She knows she’s making other people “cringe” but doesn’t care.

[Anonymous]

I thought she said she did this when approaching a red light rather than go full speed to the light, stop, and then have to fully accelerate on the green. Why is that considered selfish or smug? You’d have to slow down to turn in a driveway as well. And what’s the difference in time if you slowly turn right at a light, or have to wait at a red to turn.

Aren’t you the same poster that is going to stomp on plants if we place them too close to the curb? It sounds like no one should inconvenience you. Maybe you don’t express your thoughts well, but wsmom has a history of being considerate in her posts and you sound selfish and smug.

[Jerald]

I just think it’s inconsiderate for someone to drive extra slowly, just as it is to speed. In general, I try to attribute good motives to those who don’t follow the norm: perhaps a speeder is in an emergency situation or someone going very slow has car trouble. I don’t take kindly to someone inconveniencing others for their own selfish reasons, such as not wanting to spend an extra nickel on gas that day. I know, it’s all about the planet, but if it really was a major environmental concern maybe a bike would be more appropriate anyway.

[charlabob]

More details on McCain’s love for the troops: he decided to oppose the New GI Bill of Rights, cosponsored by Senators Webb (D) and Hagel (R), because its generosity will encourage soldiers to leave the military. 54 senators, including Obama and Clinton, have signed on as co-sponsors.

http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2008/04/15/mccain_bill/index.html

Here are the details of the bill. BTW, please contact Washington Senator Maria Cantwell, who hasn’t signed on yet either. Since Bush has vowed to veto the bill, we need 60 senators to override the veto and the filibuster that will precede it.

http://honda.house.gov/GIBillofRights.shtml

[WSMom]

In reference to the above “Daily Show” link, I received this in my inbox from “Decomcrat.com”:

“After George Bush told ABC News he personally approved of the approval of torture – including waterboarding – you’d think the story would be front page news, not just on Countdown and The Daily Show.

But you’d be wrong. There has been absolutely no news coverage and a handful of editorials in the Brattleboro (Vt.) Reformer, Kansas City Star, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, and Tuscaloosa (Ala.) News.”

http://www.democrats.com/torture-news-strike

[WSB]

The West Seattle connection is a little too micro for the home page so thought I’d mention it here – Seattle Public Schools has just issued a news release with principal appointments (no word of Schmitz Park). None of the schools are in WS but one of the new appointees has WS ties, according to the background in the news release:

>>Heather Swanson has been selected as the principal for Catharine Blaine K-8 School. Ms. Swanson served as principal intern/assistant principal at Blaine for 18 months prior to her appointment as interim principal in fall 2007. She also has leadership experience as a principal intern at Sanislo Elementary and Eckstein Middle School. Ms. Swanson began her career teaching Language Arts, Social Studies and Reading at Denny Middle School.<<

(end of excerpt from district news release)

–TR

[VanessaCarr]

http://www.CareAtHomeSeattle.com & http://www.HelpUnlimited.com

have merged services. We are a licensed Home Care Agency and specialize in Eldercare Services (and persons who needs assistance in home or in assisted living facilities). We need personal care attendants, nurse’s aides, drivers, cleaners.$12-18 hr.$40-50 visits,$180-350 24hr shifts…..Experience & excellant references a must. Call during REGULAR business hours 9-5 Mon-Fri 206-937-3100 for interviews.

[charlabob]

I’m really bemused — I am as UNhip(ster) as can be–the record folks have always gone out of their way for me too (even when I’m looking for even unhipper things for my dorky friends). And, as everyone knows–it’s certainly not because of my innate warmth and charm.

Same with the restaurant. I’m not doubting other folks’ experience — just wondering if this means I can now dare to stumble into some of the other incredibly hip shops in the junction without fear of being thrown out :-)

[Kayleigh]

I’ve never eaten at Easy Street and now I definitely won’t.

If you really wanna mess with the hipster staff, go in and ask for a hopelessly dorky CD, like Engelbert Humperdink, or Danny O’Donnell, or anybody you happen to like that anyone else has ever heard of–watch their faces twitch with barely concealed derision…

(not that I would encourage something so juvenille just for entertainment purposes.) ;-)

[barmargia]

I would love to be a regular someplace so I could guarantee good service, but I can’t afford to go out to eat that much. I can’t be like that at my job so why can waiters and waitresses be like that?

[charlabob]

Joshua Kors has written a two-part expose of one particularly egregious practice in our ongoing war against the veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan invasions. Basically, the military is denying coverage to kids who have seriious, though not life threatening, wounds, based on what they claim are pre-existing PERSONALITY DISORDER. Mental health conditions like large bullet holes in their legs or vaginal bleeding that turned out to be appendicitis.

They guilt-trip the kids, by telling them they’ll endanger their fellow soldiers if they stay in to fight for a medical discharge, and they hustle them out with no coverage. The soldiers are “all right”, as far as they know, so a good number of them go along with the farce. 22,000 so far.

On the other hand, the Army does everything possible to deny that real mental health problems are real. So, if you’re wounded physically, you use up a mental health discharge, but if you’re wounded mentally, you can’t get one.

Note that the Army doesn’t even bother to deny that they’re doing this. They did a paper investigation (ie, didn’t talk to any of the people involved). Then they said, “Nope–seems fine to us–case closed.”

Rage does not begin to describe my fury — the next time someone accuses me of hating the troops because I don’t support this obscene illegal war, I may overcome my commitment to nonviolence.

This two part series is long, but, since I can’t find any other coverage, I can’t point you to summaries. Please read it and write to your congresscritters and presidential candidates and DO SOMETHING. This cannot be allowed to continue.

http://www.thenation.com/doc/20070409/kors

So, the next time McBush tells you how much they support the troops, ask what they are doing about crap like this, or a GI Bill of Rights. Not to mention when they will end this senseless, useless war.

[charlabob]

I was just about to post Jill’s name when I saw JG’s recommendation so I can only second it. We’ve both been going to her since we’ve lived in WS and she’s been great! Empathic — a Brit so she has healthy attitudes toward health care systems, and just generally a good person!

[missaudreyhorne]

I’m just hoping maybe someone has knowledge of someone great in the WS area. If I’m sick, I want to have someone I can go to without having to suffer on the bus or leave an hour and a half before my actual appointment to get there. I’m leaning towards just going back to my doctor in Magnolia, but I’d like to see my other options.

[Sue]

My personal opinion is that “most amazing doctors” are really hard to find and are worth travelling to. I actually go up to Mukilteo for my doctor because I love her that much to make it worth it. I do sympathize with the Magnolia bus trip though – I used to have to go to regular weekly meetings in Magnolia by bus.

[missaudreyhorne]

I just moved back to West Seattle after a 5 year hiatus. I had been living in Magnolia and found the most amazing doctor, Dr. Jessica Wecsh. She was kind, informative, easy to talk to, all around the best doctor I’ve had since I was a teenager. But I don’t have a car, and it is a lot for me to take a bus all the way to Magnolia and then home again. So I want to find a good West Seattle doctor. I’d prefer a female who does both general practice and OBGYN type stuff. I’ve been to a few docs on an emergent basis, but either they haven’t been my fave or they aren’t “one stop shopping” as a GYN. Any suggestions?

[jissy]

linxxx — My husband and I just had our whole yard redone — although we had the concrete work and rockery done by someone else, we had the best landscapers that came up with a great planting plan (and handled a few drainage issues along the way). They did a lot of the hardscape with pavers, areas of sod, are putting in a low-flow watering system and orchestrating the lighting.

We just ordered up the plants this week and they deliver Friday, but we’ve been very happy with them and their level of communication, their pricing and the fact that they show up!

It’s Good Earth Gardenscapes, the principal is Jason Jones at 425-343-4088.

[Anonymous]

Easy street, you have to be a regular to be served. I’ve given up after waiting for a table for a half hour cuz the waitress is having a coffee break with a regular. That’s not cool. It’s one thing to be social and friendly, but c’mon. Although it’s half and half there for sure, depending on who’s working.

Skylark is just all around great. Nice to everyone. You don’t feel like you have to be in *the club* to be treated well.

In the spirit of Skylark, recently found out Calamity Jane’s in Georgetown has the same vibe. I always hate the first time trying a new place, but they treated us like we had just sat down in their home. Harassed me and everything (in a good way:) Loved it.

[JenV]

Hey Bro- Auntie and Uncle will be there, so we will help to keep the monkey occupied… :)

[RonM]

Charlestown had a wonderful breakfast menu, but I got a little tired of their “red skin” potatoes, would have loved to be able to substitute good old fashioned hash-browned potatoes instead. I’m very happy they’re coming back! Circa used to be a favorite until my wife found a fingernail in her salad and got some sarcastic and insulting remarks from the server when it was brought to their attention. Easy Street is also good if you have the patience to get served…no comments about their cleanliness which is sometimes lacking.

[Jerald]

Bird On a Wire Espresso (on the side street just west of the SW Library) has soft-serve ice cream. At least in the summer, don’t know if they’ve started up yet this year.