An 11 year-old recently asked me, “how can you tell how old a house is?” It’s a good question, and I was thinking back on it for the rest of the day, wondering if I had answered it the best way. The truth is, it’s complex. Of course I am often checking my field guide,… Read More When Houses Look Alike
Ballard, once a Scandinavian fishing town and blue-collar community, is now a popular Seattle neighborhood. And rightly so–located just a 30 minute bus ride from downtown Seattle, Ballard has easy access to the city along with the benefits of bordering Puget Sound. Ballard has one of the Seattle area’s most beautiful beaches at Golden Gardens,… Read More Reflecting on a Changing Ballard
