August 1, 2011

We received several comments on our post over the weekend on copper ground wires missing from local utility poles. This afternoon Nick told us: “Well, it seems KOMO has picked up on the story. There’s a news truck on 89th.” And we heard this back from Seattle City Light: Thieves do steal wire for the

August 1, 2011

If you’re looking for expert gardening tips but have no idea where to start, look no further than the Seattle Seedling blog from Maple Leaf neighbor Stacy Brewer. Photo of Maple Leaf resident Stacy Brewer in her 4,000-square-foot garden courtesy Jenn Ireland Photography. Brewer, who has lived in her Maple Leaf home for nine years, is

July 31, 2011

All of you who chatted with us at the Maple Leaf Summer Social know we were asking “Why Do You Love Maple Leaf?” and shooting instant photos of your responses. Here are a few samples. All 39 photos are now online. In addition, here’s a link to still more photos from the Summer Social. (Thanks,

July 31, 2011

All of you who chatted with us at the Maple Leaf Summer Social know we were asking “Why Do You Love Maple Leaf?” and shooting instant photos of your responses. Here are a few samples. All 39 photos are now online. In addition, here’s a link to still more photos from the Summer Social. (Thanks,

July 31, 2011

We put up a post last week about helping the North Helpline food bank by donating at the Maple Leaf Summer Social. Here’s an update from Lynda at North Helpline: Thanks again very much for your article about the food bank on the Maple Leaf Life blog. Most of the people who brought us donations