A Walk In The Park

August 31st, 2006

I wrote a tribute to Seattle’s park system and it’s available today at The Morning News.

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9 comments.

  1. LOVED your article about Seattle’s parks. It made me homesick! Oh! We moved about ten years ago, but I still miss “my” city.

    GREATLY enjoy your blog, thanks.

    Posted by rindambyers on August 31st, 2006.

  2. When I volunteered to teach at-risk youth, I didn’t know the word “yo” had been buried in the teen venacular graveyard. So uncool.

    I didn’t know Lincoln Park had horseshoe pits. Now where do I get horseshoes?

    Posted by Mona on August 31st, 2006.

  3. This is re: the previous post.

    I know one person named, “August”; she is a beautiful girl and, no, it isn’t short for Augusta.
    I know August is just short for the Latin name, Augustus, but it will forever be associated with a pretty girl and her auburn hair.

    …that is all.

    Posted by ~A on August 31st, 2006.

  4. My neighbors have a 4 year old boy named August – Gus, for shourt. Also, August is not just a month, but also an adjective, a synonym for “majestic” or “venerable.” Kinda cocky, if you asked me.

    Posted by Eric on August 31st, 2006.

  5. Fabulous article, although it made me homesick too! I miss the green parks, but I’m really upset I never got to hear anyone shout “reality” on any of my runs. Does the opposite work? I would love to be able to get rid of reality with a single word.

    Posted by Amanda on August 31st, 2006.

  6. I’d remind you of the esteemed author August Derleth.

    ‘Nuff said!

    Cthulhu f’taghn!

    Posted by Kevin on September 1st, 2006.

  7. man, when can I move to Seattle. Sounds nice!

    Posted by brodie on September 1st, 2006.

  8. That was some article! You’ve just inspired me to move to Seattle. They really have lovely parks, do they? Awesome!

    Posted by tina12 on September 11th, 2006.

  9. What a wonderful park you are talking about!!!! Its beauty reminded me about my visit to the Emirates!!! Of course, there isn’t so much vendure!!! But the area of resorts, where a lot of luxurious Dubai hotels are situated attracts tourists’ attention greatly!!! The environment is still more sandy and arid!!! I like this country very much!!! :)

    Posted by massyandra on September 28th, 2006.