September 26, 2010

On the second day of Fremont Oktoberfest — an amazing, cloudless sky, sunny day that was as good or better than any days we’ve had this short, sporadic summer — I finally got to see something I’d only heard of from friends and “Grey’s Anatomy”: the Texas Chainsaw Pumpkin Carving Contest. Only, I had no

September 25, 2010

Last night was my first Fremont Oktoberfest. I’ve been here for years, but I was always out of town or had other plans. I’m also not that much of a beer drinker. But when in Seattle, you must adapt. Fremont Oktoberfest makes it easy, though, especially when amusing events punctuate the beer tastings. For instance,

September 24, 2010

Looks like clouds are clearing just in time for our three-day ode to fall: Fremont Oktoberfest, which begins at 5 p.m. and continues through Sunday. Phinney Ave. N. and N. 35th St. will be the place to go to sample 80 microbrews and 11 German beers, the most the event has ever had on tap.

September 23, 2010

Seattle Public Utilities and the Department of Planning and Development have just wrapped up a report on green roofs across the city.  Several of the green roofs are here in Fremont including ones at Ross Playground Shelterhouse, Block 40, and Epicenter Apartments.  The city has also put together a self-guided tour map of green roofs that you

September 22, 2010

I took a walk today from my house to Green Lake and back to revel in the last day of summer. It was glorious out. Perfect temperature, not too fall cool and not summer hot hot. Only taking one short break to kick out the rocks in my shoes, it took about 90 minutes. Using