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[sweetpea0821]

Hi All! Local gal Sweetpea here! (WS since 1976) You might know me from Alki, Madison, WS, SSCC, Luna Park, Pepperdocks, Mealmakers (showing my age!) Anyhow, Feb 24, 2024 is the Polar Plunge that benefits Special Olympics of Washington! Along with a wonderful crazy team, I’ll be plunging at Alki beach, to raise funds for SOWA. Would sure love any donations thru my page, or my teammates. Main link goes to mine, but under my photo, you can click on our team page, where you could donate thru the team, or pick another member to donate through. OR BETTER YET! Join our team and help us fundraise, and come out and have a great time plunging with a super amazing group of folks that will be FREEZIN’ FOR A REASON!!!! Or feel free to plunge alone, or start your own team and try to beat us in donations!!!! ;) Thanks for all of your support!!! https://impact.sowa.org/fundraiser/5109905

[carole.m.koenig@gmail.com]

WSTL SEEKING PAID & VOLUNTEER TOOL LIBRARIANS

Please share this widely with those you think might be interested

As a West Seattle Tool Librarian, you would:

Staff the Library and Workshop along with one other Librarian, and possibly, Volunteer Librarians

Help Members check-in and check out tools from the Library for their home projects

Provide advice on tool selection and how to use the tools safely

Enroll new Members

Keep the Workshop tidy

Oversee Member use of the Workshop

Accept tool donations

Set up and return to storage the tool carts positioned outside the Library when open

West Seattle Tool Library (WSTL)

Founded in 2010 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit with the Mission to be a community-led project to provide pay-what-you-can community access to a wide range of tools, training, and relevant advice. WSTL was one of the world’s first tool libraries; now there are hundreds

WSTL has more than 1,000 Members

WSTL Tool Librarians are currently the only paid staff of WSTL and report to the Board of Directors, currently composed of 9 Members

WSTL is located at the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center – 4408 DELRIDGE WAY SW, near the West Seattle Bridge

WSTL Hiring Qualifications

Passion for DIY projects, tools, and serving community Members

Strong experience using tools in a variety of applications (e.g., construction, plumbing, electrical, masonry, auto, gardening)

Strong people and communication skills since WSTL members interact almost exclusively with Librarians who must embody the values of WSTL (see stories below from WSTL Members)

Strong computer skills to use and manage applications such as MyTurn, Constant Contact, and Google Drive

Skills to teach and explain DIY projects and tool use to Members using the Library and Workshop

Skills to acquire, maintain, organize, categorize, store, price, and sell tools in Library circulation, Workshop or Basement Storage

Hiring Timeline

The WSTL Board is seeking to hire at least one paid or volunteer Tool Librarian ASAP; the position(s) will remain open until filled

Hours

The tool library is open Tue, Wed and Thursday 4:45 to 8:15; and Sat, Sun – 10:45 am – 4:15 pm. There are three options for a work schedule:
Weekday evenings only (Associate Librarian)
Weekends only (Associate Librarian)
Both (Head Librarian, Associate Librarian)
Hourly wage:
Head Librarian – $23.00 – $28/hr DOE
Associate Librarian – $20 to $23/hr DOE

Stories from WSTL Members

The following stories were submitted by WSTL Members for a 2023 grant proposal:

“WSTL is a pillar for our community, providing not only the tools, but sharing the
knowledge necessary to complete the tasks.”

“Sharing tools with neighbors helps me feel like I’m in a supportive community where people care about one another and where we do things together.”

“The first 6 months of being homeowners we were fortunate to have utilized the tool library at least every other week. The staff were so helpful, friendly and we were able to meet neighbors during drop-off and pick-up. This is one of the best resources West Seattle has to offer to its community.”

“Some of the first friendly faces I met in West Seattle were at the tool library! As a brown woman folks often do not expect me to be able to fix things around the house myself. The volunteers at the tool library treated me with respect. Successfully executing these house projects gave me a lot of confidence in my own abilities and pride in my home which allowed me to be a more engaged neighbor.”

“I love the WSTL so much. It teaches repair, it makes woodworking and building accessible to a much wider group. …WSTL also aims to inspire people to participate in community projects such as park restorations and pursue sustainability through fun projects like backyard gardens, home energy improvements, water harvesting, and other environmental projects.”

“In our family, WSTL has been an invaluable resource. When we bought our house, it needed many repairs, but hiring professional contractors would have stretched our budget too thin. Instead, we turned to WSTL, where we were able to borrow all the tools we needed, from power drills to ladders. Furthermore, WSTL’s workshops and educational resources empowered us to tackle these repairs ourselves, helping us to save a significant amount of money while also gaining new skills.”

Candidate Process:

Visit the WSTL website: wstools.org

Visit the WSTL facilities (4408 DELRIDGE WAY SW, SEATTLE WA 98106) during business hours, let one of the Librarians know you are a potential candidate to be a paid or Volunteer Librarian and ask to be shown around

Complete the online application process which will take you 10-15 minutes:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdR7-yiGDbIZoTxQDoJDeP27PMUV8jEfZA_MSLUPclD3uPttA/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&usp=mail_form_link

If you have questions about the position or application process, please call 206-375-7790

[wstransplant]

Our beloved family cat is the cause of allergies in our young kids and needs to be re-homed.

Scout is a 15 year old indoor, male, long haired and neutered cat. Friendly and social. Has been raised with a lab mix dog although he prefers a quiet bed in the sunshine these days.

No health issues and still very agile. Would make a perfect companion. Litter box, travel carrier and other cat supplies happily included for the new family.

[WSB]

Posting for a reader, who found the phone on January 17th:

“Found older android cell phone on 45th Ave SW in the 4500 block. Across the street from the Outlook West Condominium building.

Provide brand, model number, and color to claim.”

[kandie@tomsautomotive.com]

Tom’s Automotive Service is looking for an automotive technician that wants a fun place to work in a family like atmosphere. We care about our team and think each of us performs heroic tasks every day. We work hard and have fun doing it. We have been in business for over 53 years and have long-term employees. We are proud of our automotive technician’s attention to detail and fixing the vehicle right the first time. We are a professional, full service, independent automotive repair shop. We service and repair Domestic, Asian, and European cars, trucks, SUV’s and Hybrids. Two years or more experience preferred.
Please email resumes to: kandie@tomsautomotive.com For questions call: 206-937-1144

[KatherineL]

I was so flustered, I’m not sure I thanked you. I stepped on ice and went down hard. You both hurried over, helped me up and made sure I could get safely on my way. May Bartell always have exactly what you need – on sale, your gardens grow luxuriantly and weed free, and your neighbors treat you as kindly as you treated me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[WSDoog]

I have been a member since the mid-2000s. The club must treat their staff well. Most everyone you see there, you see over and over. This is true for front desk and facilities. Most maintenance matters are addressed promptly, though I have noticed slips from time to time. This is definitely the best proprietor the club has had since they opened 20 odd years ago. I believe the building owner is the business owner and was the person who rescued the club from the Sam Adams debacle.

[Roxanne]

I am hoping someone can help with finding our stolen CRV. Was stolen over night. Put in a police report. It is a silver/grey 1998 Honda CRV and has a Totoro tire cover on the spare. License BBL 1945. Was stolen near Fauntleroy and California.

[richspry]

There can’t be too many of us blessed with deaf dogs, but to the gentle man whom I met today in Fauntleroy Park with his dog: I would love to learn from you how to enrich my experience with this beautiful dog of mine. You had an immediate rapport with Issy that cut me to the quick. Thank you – Rich

[concernedcommoner]

@CarDriver, that is factually incorrect. While that may be a small factor taken into consideration, you have been provided numerous sources on how engineers and those implementing laws around speed, come to their conclusions. Arbitrary by definition is based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system. That is far from the case when it comes to setting laws of the roads. You continue to prove my point that education is such an important, if not THE most important piece to correcting what is a continuous problem for those on using the roadways.

Ignorance to proven facts does not make your argument true/factual on its own. Many factors get taken into account but even more-so, it all boils down to safety of those driving, walking, biking etc. How they coexist and what that coexistence looks like surrounding safety.

Study after study after study shows that the faster a vehicle is going has less time to react OR if they are in a collision, they are exponentially more likely to cause harm (depending on who is involved).

You brought up one case and guess what, the kid survived BECAUSE that person was going right around the speed they were supposed to be going in that area. It always cracks me up but is also disturbing when people use a small percentage of cases to prove a point that can be easily countered by the larger percentage reality. One statement above of going with the flow of traffic can be valid BUT also needs more scrutiny because if a majority of people are going 85 in a 25, should everyone be going 85? No. That is not logically sound. Going a little above or a little below is reasonable, but what concerns me are the vast number of people choosing to go well above the limit.

Seriously, go read the above sources of info, especially the one recently provided around how speed affects not only reaction time but also the extent of injury/death. The laws are clear and this city seems to have a lot of sentiment toward your belief that cars can do and should be able to whatever they want, because it’s arbitrary. Again, factually incorrect.

[CarDriver]

Speed limits have ALWAYS been arbitrary. Many were set using the 85% principle. Cars on a particular road would have their speeds recorded then they would tabulate the speed that 85% were going and that became the speed limit. @ 7 or 8 years ago there was a child hit in a crosswalk going to school in Auburn. He suffered quite a few injuries and was hospitalized (no follow-up so hopefully he’s fully recovered) Got quite a bit of tv coverage. Police pulled the womans computer information from the car. She was going 17mph in the posted 20mph school zone.

[DH]

About us: Clover Preschool is a small home-based preschool in Arbor Heights serving ages 18 months to 6 years.
Job Description: I am looking for an assistant to join me in the afternoon (3:00-5:00). I can also offer an additional 30-60 minutes each day, cleaning and preparing the classroom for the next day and occasional days (when my lead assistant is off). The ideal candidate will have a background in early childhood education or an interest in learning about early childhood education and be able to work collaboratively with me to create a nurturing and engaging learning environment for students.
Responsibilities:
• Communicate effectively with children and parents.
• Maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for children.
• Build strong and trusting relationships with students.
Requirements:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• DCYF/Portable background check
• Negative TB test, 1st Aid/CPR certification.
• Experience working with young children in a childcare setting is preferred.
• Work independently or collaboratively.
• Fluent in both English and Spanish.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Punctual and reliable
• Complete professional development requirements and maintain STARS training.
Salary: $20-22/hour based on experience.
Please email denise@cloverpreschool.com

[Creoworks]

Creoworks is a family-owned manufacturer of custom furniture, products, and spaces. We are 30 people strong with a vibrant culture which relies on individual performance and collaboration. Each person is an incredibly important part of Creoworks’ success and our collective enjoyment of work. We love what we do!
ROLE

Skilled in metal working, the ideal candidate can fabricate custom metal projects from start to finish and works well independently and as part of a team. They have good communication skills and look to the Shop Manager for oversight and direction.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fabricate high quality projects in a team environment safely utilizing all equipment and tools as needed. This entails reading fabrication drawings, cutting and prepping material, fit up, welding, and aesthetic grinding and sanding. 


MINOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in shop maintenance as required.
• Manage intake of material as required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• At least 1 year of workplace metal fabrication experience. More experience preferred.
• MIG welding expertise, primarily mild steel, but stainless and aluminum experience is a bonus.
• TIG welding experience not required, but preferred
• Full metal shop knowledge with ability to safely use all equipment, including drill press, iron worker, hand tools, and more.
• Excellent metal blending and sanding skills.
• Strong reading and math skills: must be able to read and interpret blueprints and work-related documents.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physical strength and stamina: perform tasks that require extensive physical labor, including lifting, bending, twisting, and operating hand and power tools.
• Manual dexterity and coordination: have excellent hand-eye coordination, be able to move their hands quickly, and be able to grasp and assemble objects with hands.

• Excellent vision and depth perception: must have the ability to read blueprints and see details at close range, as well as from a distance. When operating machines, they must be able to see the gauges and dials to make sure everything is functioning properly and be able to perceive how near or how far to move equipment.

GOALS

• Maintain track record of no accidents- assisting other team members to work safely
• Clearly communicate questions and issues that arise to direct supervisor, providing possible solutions with each issue

• Further develop artisan skills, learning new techniques, product applications, and equipment maintenance.
• Self-manage projects, accurately producing the intended product on time

Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401K
• Paid Time Off

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Candidates will be asked to perform an in shop weld test.
Creoworks is a drug, alcohol, and gun free workplace.
All applicants are welcome. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

$25 to $30 DOE
Please send your resume to careers@creoworks.com

[Creoworks]

Creoworks is a family-owned manufacturer of custom products and spaces. We are 30 people strong with a vibrant culture which relies on individual performance and collaboration. Each person is an incredibly important part of Creoworks’ success and our collective enjoyment of work. We love what we do!

ROLE

Skilled in woodworking, the ideal candidate has the ability to successfully assist other Artisans at any point in the fabrication process from start to finish with oversight and direction from the Shop Manager or other Artisan. They can clearly communicate issues that arise and easily follow directions.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fabricate high quality projects in a team environment safely utilizing all equipment and tools as needed. 

• Attend and contribute to regular production meeting 

• Review shop drawings with Shop Manager to ensure proper fabrication techniques are being employed
• Maintain a detail-oriented attitude
• Keep in mind process and procedure for all projects

MINOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in shop maintenance as required
• Manages intake of material, notifying supervisor/project manager of shortages or mis-ordered material in a timely manner

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physical strength and stamina: perform multiple tasks that require extensive physical labor, including lifting, climbing, bending, twisting, and operating hand and power tools.
• Manual dexterity and coordination: have excellent hand-eye coordination, be able to move their hands quickly, and be able to grasp and assemble objects with hands.

• Strong reading and math skills: must be able to read and interpret blueprints and work-related documents.
• Building and mechanical knowledge: should also have experience in using mechanical tools, operating machines, and maintaining equipment.
• Excellent vision and depth perception: must have the ability to read blueprints and see details at close range, as well as from a distance. When operating machines, they must be able to see the gauges and dials to make sure everything is functioning properly and be able to perceive how near or how far to move equipment.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Trade degree or practical experience in lieu of formal training, with outstanding performance record
• Full wood shop knowledge with ability to safely utilize all equipment
• Ability to work independently or with a team

• 5+ years in fabrication

GOALS

• Maintain track record of no accidents- assisting other team members to work safely
• Clearly communicate questions and issues that arise to direct supervisor, providing possible solutions with each issue

• Further develop artisan skills, learning new techniques, product applications, and equipment maintenance.
• Self-manage projects, accurately producing the intended product on time

Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401K

• Paid Time Off

Schedule
8 Hours shift

Ability to commute/relocate
Seattle WA 98106: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

$26 – $30 DOE
Please send your resume to careers@creoworks.com

[cheeseWS777]

Id like to point out also that there is a difference between drivers who go 5 mph over to go with the flow of traffic and get to their destination, and then there are the drivers who are putting the peddle to the floor recklessly swerving through traffic. I dont think most of the people complaining acknowledge this difference.
If i have to drive 25 all the way to where im going fine, but im goona do it in reverse then cus it is such a ridiculous snails pace.

[WSB]

Hi, I haven’t heard of WS dropoffs but you can schedule a special pickup with the city or (I realize this wouldn’t be foot- or bus-convenient, though) take to the South Transfer Station …

Dead Batteries? Recycle Them with SPU!

[PioneerIndustries]

If you are looking for employment with a purpose where you can help improve the daily lives of the members of your community, then consider a career with Pioneer Human Services!

We are currently looking for a Manufacturing Tech with a passion for human services. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization focused on lowering the barriers to a successful reentry for returning citizens, racial justice, and diversity, equity and inclusion.

Who we are
We are a social enterprise that partners with communities to transform society by honoring the humanity of people, reducing the impact of discriminatory mass incarceration, and empowering people to live safe, healthy, productive lives through inspiration, affirmation, and by overturning barriers.

For over 60 years, we have proudly serviced our clients with professionalism and empathy. We are a nationally recognized non-profit with 50+ locations across Washington state that provides a chance for change to over 3,000 people on any given day.

What you’ll do
Entry Level manufacturing. Employees may move across manufacturing processes to develop overall skills and abilities in assembly, part marking and packing, machine set up and operation to bend metal or shear or cut or fabricate parts, or smooth, buff and sand by hand to produce finished surfaces.

With assistance from higher grade employees; understand and follow work instructions and procedures in assigned area to insure quality is maintained and required documentation is completed correctly and on time.

What you’ll bring

High School Diploma or GED or be currently enrolled in a program where you are working toward this goal.

Preferably you’ll bring

Manufacturing experience

What we offer

Competitive industry compensation and a generous benefits plan that includes:

Employees regularly scheduled to work 24 hours or more a week are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and flexible spending accounts the first of the month following date of hire.
Full-time employees regularly scheduled for 30 hours per week or more are eligible for additional benefits, including life, AD&D, and disability coverage beginning the first of the month after 30 days of full-time employment.
Childcare discounts through Kinside. Dependent Daycare flexible spending.
Tuition assistance program: Pioneer pays 100% of a bachelor’s degree tuition and 50% for graduate programs. Available for full-time status employees after 3 months of employment.
Retirement plan: Pioneer contributes 3.5% of an employee’s annual compensation into retirement plans. An additional 3.5% match is offered to those who contribute 6% on their own.
Employee recognition programs: gift cards, additional time off, weekend getaways and more.
Public transportation discount.
Employee assistance program (EAP).

EEO

Pioneer human services is an equal opportunity employer of minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. EEO is the law poster EEO is the law poster supplement

Pioneer Human Services is a Drug-Free Company

In addition to pre-employment drug screening, Pioneer reserves the right to conduct random sample alcohol or drug testing of all employees. Please note that our drug-free policy includes marijuana, and there are no exceptions for those with medical marijuana prescriptions.

[PioneerIndustries]

Description

$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Pay range for this position is:

$23.37-$35.05 hourly depending on experience

If you are looking for employment with an organization that helps to improve the daily lives of the members of your community, then consider a career with Pioneer Industries!

We are currently looking for an Aerospace Painter with a passion for human services. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization focused on lowering the barriers to a successful reentry for returning citizens, racial justice, and diversity, equity and inclusion.

WHO WE ARE
We are a social enterprise that partners with communities to transform society by honoring the humanity of people, reducing the impact of discriminatory mass incarceration and empowering people to live safe, healthy, productive lives through inspiration, affirmation and by overturning barriers.

For over 60 years we have proudly serviced our clients with professionalism and empathy. We are a nationally recognized non-profit with 50+ locations across Washington state that provides a chance for change to over 3,000 people on any given day.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
Receive, rack and immerse parts for pre-treatment, set up electrostatic controls and hopper feed to obtain maximum transfer efficiency, apply powder coat according to customer requirements. Set up and apply all types of wet coatings. Interpret work orders, sketches and drawings. May also be required to tack, wipe, mask and perform touch up work or package parts for shipment.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Two plus years of experience with finishing applications required
Painting experience, with knowledge of paint thickness.
Aerospace experience strongly preferred
HazMat Knowledge.
Knowledge of the Chemicals and Paints.
Current ISO Knowledge.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive industry compensation and a generous benefit plan that includes:

Medical, vision, prescription, dental and flexible spending account (FSA).
Tuition assistance program: Pioneer pays 100% of the tuition for a bachelor’s degree, and 50% for graduate programs.
Retirement plan: Pioneer contributes 3.5% of an employees’ annual compensation into retirement plans. An additional 3.5% match is offered to those who contribute 6% on their own.
Employee recognition programs: gift cards, additional time off, weekend getaways and more.
Public transportation discount.
Employee assistance program (EAP).

EEO

Pioneer human services is an equal opportunity employer of minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

PIONEER HUMAN SERVICES IS A DRUG FREE COMPANY

In addition to pre-employment drug screening, Pioneer reserves the right to conduct random sample alcohol or drug testing of all employees. Please note that our drug-free policy includes marijuana and there are no exceptions for those with medical marijuana prescriptions.

APPLY APPLY LATER

[TheWestSeattleSalon]

Looking for a new adventure in 2024 and ready to switch it up this year?

Come join our team at the West Seattle Salon. We are Seattle’s newest luxury Davines concept salon just past the Junction. We have earned a great reputation in our neighborhood and the surrounding areas by providing a unique customer experience that is tailored to our customers’ specific hair care and style needs.

The atmosphere of our salon is professional and client-focused, where our team of hair experts have a place to deliver phenomenal results for their clients while still having fun behind the chair.

What we are looking for:
• 2 years’ experience in salon at a minimum and an existing client book of business that you are ready to expand
• We are looking for stylists that are hungry for continued education and have passion to evolve and elevate their skills.
• Must be comfortable with social media and have a team mentality.

Our commission structure starts at 45% commission plus tips, with a 10% retail commission.

We believe stylists should work in a salon environment that is based on delivering elevated services and experiences for their customers, while still having fun and being able to express themselves and their work as an individual artist.

We celebrate our team and want them to feel encouraged to always evolve their art. We are not looking for “the best” we are looking for stylists that want continuous growth.

As a team we like to have fun at work and outside of work as well with team building exercises and regular outings.

What we provide:
• A flexible work schedule in a relaxed environment, we are committed to your success with our open-door policy.
• Commission structure that is market competitive for the hair industry.
• Ongoing training, including in person and online classes to help you master your techniques and further stand out across the beauty industry.

The benefits you receive:
• Training in our advanced techniques and the Davines culture
• Company-sponsored in-house and external continuing education
• Ongoing evaluations and opportunities for advancement
• Quarterly gratis to help you become familiar with Davines products—we want you to be the hair expert your clients go to in and out of the salon.
• Ongoing support from the salon with our monthly marketing campaigns and social media trainings
• GREAT team to work with and tons of support from the West Seattle and hair stylist community
• Ongoing events and opportunities to network in the community.

If interested, we would love to hear from you. Please send a brief outline of your experience to thewestseattlesalon@gmail.com with attention HR in the subject line and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Job Types: Full-time
Pay: $58,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year

[CAP]

Buyer needs to carry and load down 1 flight of stairs. Picture available on request, comes with an extra futon cover and 2 pillows

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[miws]

Methinks 2MW is overthinking again! ;-)

—Mike

[jdw_0219]

https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/bicycling-walking/walking-rolling-washington/pedestrian-laws-safety

Every single near miss I have encountered or witnessed has been at a legal crossing point. I would suggest anyone trying to turn this around on those walking/biking, study the laws. And anyone walking/biking also learn the laws to ensure protection. There’s absolutely give and take in this, but facts/statistics don’t lie. Knowing the rules and following them helps keep yourself and others safe. This site has a lot of great, easy to read info.

[CarDriver]

I feel like a dinosaur. When dad taught me to drive he made a point to impress on me that paying attention when you’re behind the wheel isn’t optional. I see bad driving every time I’m out. Cell phone use is rampant. Turn signals seem like they’ve become optional. Speeding well over the posted limit is commonplace. Who’s doing this? I see ALL races, ALL ages. Men and women. I see cars,trucks,vans,motorcycles,commercial trucks,Metro busses. All makes/models. Beaters to new. But I also see bike riders ignoring the law. I see pedestrians ignore do not walk signals. At least once a month can’t go when the light turns green because a pedestrian ignored the do not walk signal and was still in the crosswalk. What’s become commonplace is halo holding. One group of road users saying they’re perfect and the others are all bad and dangerous. The fix? Won’t happen. Too many people will say they’re not the problem, it’s those “others”. If you want to point fingers make sure your eyes are open and you’ll see fingers pointed at you.

[Seriously?]

@PDiddy. Your first sentence proves the OP’s point. You don’t get to drive as fast as you want just because you don’t like the speed limit. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve nearly been hit by a careless driver. This includes crossing the street when I have the walk-sign. The fact is that drivers ignore the traffic AND parking laws they don’t like. I agree with OP, we need consistent and equal enforcement of traffic and parking laws and we need it immediately.

[DaveB]

Thank you kind stranger, for leaving me a gift of your dog’s poop on the sidewalk in front of my house, perfectly placed so that I’d step in it when I took out the trash.

Your generosity gave me the opportunity to have to clean the sidewalk so the guests we have coming over later today wouldn’t have the same experience that l I did. And instead of having to be in the kitchen cooking with my wife, you allowed me to be outside for a half an hour scraping and scrubbing and smelling the aroma of whatever your dog didn’t quite digest.

So my new year’s wish for you, kind stranger, is that every time you walk your dog you trip and fall; that some other kind stranger leaves you a treasure similar to what you left me on a weekly basis (hopefully bigger and smellier); and that at some point your dog realizes what kind of person you really are, bites you on the leg, runs away, and is adopted by someone that will clean up after them.