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[JanS]

Circa, The Bohemian, Heartland Cafe (hi, Matthew)..

[JustSarah]

So many good options! For regular breakfast, albeit a hearty one, I like Skylark a lot. Love that I can get good French toast and bacon with nothing else for around $7.00. Also have heard good things about Easy Street, but have always been scared off by the wait.

Brunch? Love JaK’s and Spring Hill. Been meaning to try Fresh Bistro. Also, EATS Market Cafe does good food, but the service was just too slow the times I’ve been for breakfast/brunch. Last time was about a year back and my husband and I were waited on after two other groups who were actually seated after us, which was frustrating.

[furryfaces]

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[WorldCitizen]

It’s nice to see advocates of “dining” for a change. Too often is the conversation about how long one had to wait for something at “X” restaurant. So much attention toward instant gratification.

It’s good to slow down a meal and enjoy the surroundings. McDonald’s will still be there if you want fast food ;)

[DavidF]

Salty’s,

Bamboo Bar and Grill,

Skylark,

Chelan Cafe

[HelperMonkey]

Hangover, by Billy Collins

If I were crowned emperor this morning,

every child who is playing Marco Polo

in the swimming pool of this motel,

shouting the name Marco Polo back and forth

Marco Polo Marco Polo

would be required to read a biography

of Marco Polo-a long one with fine print-

as well as a history of China and of Venice,

the birthplace of the venerated explorer

Marco Polo Marco Polo

after which each child would be quizzed

by me then executed by drowning

regardless how much they managed

to retain about the glorious life and times of

Marco Polo Marco Polo

[matthewdarling]

As many may know already, the Heartland Cafe has late night breakfast served from 11pm to 3:30am on Friday and Saturday nights.

We are currently accepting resumes and applications for cooks and a server for these shifts.

For the cook position it is a true graveyard shift with alot of prep for the weekend involved. For the server,you must be willing to commit to the shift and help grow it! This can be very profitable for the right person!

Both positions require prior breakfast experience.

please forward resumes to matthew.heartland@gmail.com or stop by and fill out an application… we are located at 4210 admiral way. please , no phone calls.

[Julie]

Speaking a Foreign Language

How clumsy on the tongue, these acquired idioms,

after the innuendos of our own. How far

we are from foreigners, what faith

we rest in one sentence, hoping a smile will follow

on the appropriate face, always wallowing

between what we long to say and what we can,

trusting the phrase is suitable to the occasion,

the accent passable, the smile real,

always asking the traveller’s fearful question—

what is being lost in translation?

Something, to be sure. And yet, to hear

the stumbling of foreign friends, how little we care

for the wreckage of word or tense. How endearing they are,

and how our speech reaches out, like a helping hand,

or limps in sympathy. Easy to understand,

through the tangle of language, the heart behind

groping toward us, to make the translation of

syntax into love.

–Alastair Reid

[squareeyes]

I chatted with the owner at the farmers market a few weeks ago. She’s regularly open for lunch on Sundays after the farmers market. Aside from that it seems like it’s catch her when you can. She said that, while she isn’t often open late enough for dinner, she’s very happy if people call and say they’d like to come for dinner; she’ll stay open and prepare a meal. I haven’t taken her up on that yet.

[WSB]

FYI unless something has changed – did your child take the Spectrum/APP test this past fall? If not, the program wouldn’t be a factor for you next school year (someone correct me if this has changed).

When we realized our son (now an 8th grader) had to change schools toward the end of 1st grade, it was too late for him to get into Spectrum for 2nd – the results of fall testing are used for admission the following fall. He subsequently took the tests and was in Spectrum in Lafayette the next year, had an incredible time there 3rd through 5th grades. He attended Alki in 2nd grade but that was way too long ago for our experience to have any relevance now. Perhaps the biggest change in Lafayette from what we have seen/heard about in the three years since he “graduated” is that it’s now got more students since the school closures have forced more kids into less space. And if he were going into elementary Spectrum now, Arbor Heights is supposed to start this fall, so “south end” Spectrum kids, as he was, would be going there instead of Lafayette, which at the time was the only Spectrum elementary in West Seattle (there was some attempt to start a program at then-High Point elementary but it never became self-contained, which is how the elementary-level program is supposed to be).

Good luck!

[jellyfish]

Thanks, Kellym and everyone else! Great info, very detailed. Much appreciated.

[seattle66]

I no longer go to the Walgreen myself either, I have been cat called while with two small children and my significant other while exiting the Walgreens from the Group of Men leaning on the fence of the Mini Mart, it was a loud shout to make it all the way across the parking alot, i was the only female in the parking lot and they were all facing my direction, so I knew it was intended towards me and my family. I wont bother to mention what was said about my anatomy. I dared to brave another trip to Walgreens after that (my last) and two cars pulled up next to each other driver side to dirver side, passed each other a hand side item and drove off. No, I couldnt see what they exchanged but that was too obvious, this was on a Saturday afternoon, all while I was still sitting in my car one empty parking stall away. I didnt get out to pick up my RX at that time, I left and changed pick-up locations. Something must be done. I agree with contacting the owner and atleast making him aware that the community is not happy with the way the establishment is being managed. And it always helps to call the police and make them aware of EVERY instance of suspicious activity, in the least this will pest the police who inturn will do the same to the owner?

[KBear]

We used to have someone like that walking by our house regularly. Always on the phone, always talking loudly, often several times a day. She seemed a little odd–we wondered if there was actually anyone on the other end of the line. She had a ratty little dog who pooped in our yard. And no, she didn’t pick up after it. “I don’t have a bag,” she said, when my wife confronted her. We offered her a bag, and she still wouldn’t do it. Haven’t seen her for a few years, though.

[Briana]

I agree that a sign would be a good route to take. Have you asked your neighbors if they are having the same problem or hear her too? I would go for a nice, light-hearted, semi-funny sign and give it a few mornings. If after a few mornings it is still happening then I would suggest trying to talk to her.

[KBear]

There won’t be a lot of vegetarian options at Jak’s, but whatever they do have will be good! Same goes for their seafood.

[kellym]

I have had 2 daughters go K-5 at Schmitz Park. It was not my first choice but I was totally sold before my oldest daughters first month on Kindergarten was through. 1. Happy – yes both really enjoyed every year they were there. 2. I would say there was only 1 teacher(my younger’s kindergarten) that was a total bust and she only lasted one year. The teachers are a tight knit group that work together to build on each year’s experiences for the children…I can only rave about them. They are readily accessible and comitted to each child’s sucess. My younger was at times an academic challenge which made this communication vital and their willingness to extend themselves to assist her the key. Mr. Whelan and Mr. Parsley were absolutely hands down the best. 3. The PTA is really a vibrant, active organization at the school. The level of participation and volunteerism at the school from the families is truly one of the things that make it so special. 4. We didn’t have any issues with behavioral type problems. Any issues are met swiftly and generally it’s very low key. All of the academic programs mentioned above are another area that sets the school apart and have contributed to steadily improving test scores if those are a factor in your decision. I also really liked the physical setting….great to have the park bordering the school(Yes there really are Schmitzes!) and away from busy streets is really very nice for the kids. And the final kudo to the school is both of my daughters were ‘over prepared’ to move on to the challenges and changes at middle school. Good luck!

[flowerpetal]

As maybe was described above, the service is casual and that’s good for me. Never has anything come to the table that I didn’t order, never has anything been forgotten. And the wait staff is not overly attentive. As a habit I tell wait staff not to fire up my main course until they see me finishing my appetizer. I like a respite between courses.

[JanS]

Carson…good questions. I don’t think anyone really appreciates the economy these days, the taxes that are increased because the prices of everything is going up. But…the money has to come from somewhere. We can’t pretend that it comes from the money tree any more. Christine Gregoire has done an admirable job with what she has to work with..

Dori Monson? He needs to take a second job, finding out what all those people on those lists do….janitor, gardener, chief cook, bottle washer, whatever they may do, and then before he complains that there are too many there, make him decide who gets the axe, what and who is expendable. Sure, half of the people on that list could just summarily be dismissed, but I bet everyone would then be bitchin’ and a-moanin’ about how those cuts are affecting them.

There are no easy answers…but remember that old saw about death and taxes being the only sure thing? Still applies…and even if dear Mr. Rossi had become guv, he would be faced with the same challenge..but he’d just do away with those programs that help the neediest, and expect things to trickle down, I guess.

[jellyfish]

Lafayette continues to sound impressive, and we will consider this school.

Does anyone have input about Schmitz park? It seems that they have very strong academics — Singapore & Larson math, Read Naturally, Passport Club, emphasis on science instruction in all grades, nature program, artist in residence, etc…. Some of this I’ve noticed Alki also has. But the “Challenge Program” seems to set Schmitz apart — sounds intriguing. Anyone have input about this?

[hopey]

My stepson technically qualifies for Spectrum but as a transfer into the school, there was not room for him in the Spectrum class. His teacher works hard to keep him academically challenged, and does a good job with that.

I’m not aware of any social issues between the Spectrum/non-Spectrum kids, but at the same time my stepson doesn’t mention having met or made friends with any kids who are in the Spectrum class. Considering that he has not been at the school since Kindergarten, I’m not sure how representative that is though.

My impression is that Lafayette works hard to avoid labels of *any* kind, no matter what classroom the kids are in.

[maplesyrup]

My kids are/were in Spectrum at Lafayette and all of them have smart, well-adjusted friends who are/were not in the program. I suspect some parents are more hung up on the division than the kids are. (Though I admit my perspective might be skewed because we were fortunate enough to get into the program.)

If you’re really worried about Spectrum then I think Schmitz is the place for you. This is hearsay, but apparently the principal there wrote a letter to Madison speaking out against the introduction of the Spectrum program into the middle school.

Anyway, at first I thought Lafayette was a great school but over the years I’ve become somewhat disillusioned with some aspects of the administration. I won’t go into everything here though.

You won’t have problems with safety and bullying shouldn’t be an issue. IMO they go overboard in this area.

It’s still a very good school. Good academics, good test scores, *lots* of good teachers, new playground, active PTA, and an overall good experience. My kids seem pretty happy with it and given some of the things I hear about other schools, I feel lucky that we’re in an area with such a good local elementary.

[voodoo]

In my experience, the service has been acceptably leisurely (it is not one of those places that tries to rush you through your meal, which is becoming too commonplace in my opinion), friendly, and proficient.

[jissy]

faffo — I heard that “Little Bugs” is accepting children…. it it right behind Ercolini Park (there is a visible sign on the garage that shares the alley with the park), sorry, don’t have their number. GOOD LUCK!

[jellyfish]

Thanks for the info! We’re planning to move in order to assign our child into one of the above mentioned schools.

Lafayette seems like a wonderful school. The only thing I’m worried about is Spectrum. At this point, I have no idea if my son will qualify for Spectrum. Is there a hierarchy at this school, where Spectrum students are considered to be the “smart kids” & everyone else less than smart? Or are resources disproportionately directed towards the Spectrum kids? I just don’t want my child to feel labeled at an early age. Any opinions/info appreciated.

[hopey]

First of all, you do realize that the school district has changed the way kids are assigned to schools, right? There is very little choice in the new system unless your child has special needs. Assignment is now based on where you live. More info here: http://www.seattleschools.org/area/eso/nsap.xml

That said…

My stepson came into Lafayette as a 4th grader this past fall. He moved from the East Coast to begin living with us full-time. Everything about the Lafayette community has been amazing. It is like night and day for my stepson — he hated his old school where he was the victim of bullying. At Lafayette, there is no bullying, period. We have been amazed, and he is very happy to finally feel like an accepted peer.

The PTA is very strong and very active. There is lots of fundraising, but they use the money wisely to enhance the school’s programs in concrete ways. My stepson’s 4th grade teacher has been fantastic, very willing to work with us during this transitional year for him. The support staff has been wonderful and accommodating as well. The principal, Ms. Turner, has been very responsive. This year the school also hired a vice-principal.

One thing we like about Lafayette is the way they handle special subjects. The kids have a three week rotation: one week of gym class, one week of art class, one week of technology class (computer lab), then back to gym. My stepson is learning how to do online research and make PowerPoint presentations in technology class. He also hated gym class at his old school, but loves gym class at Lafayette with Ms. Balfour. She really tries to make it fun.

Along with other specialized support staff, Lafayette has an autism inclusion specialist. The program is set up so that kids with “normal” abilities help teach and mentor their peers who need a little more help. This may help explain at least some of the lack of bullying — kids with differences are accepted, not ridiculed.

There are a number of after-school clubs, a school choir, and an annual school play where they strive to include as many kids as possible.

I can’t compare Lafayette with any other schools, but I have to say that we are over-the-top thrilled with our experience at Lafayette.