Thursday, August 30, 2007

Sushi takeover

Sweet tangy breasts stack'd
on pounds of rice - my Jo Jo's -
now gone for Sushi.

The new meaning of "conversion"


Gutting a church to
make way for expensive homes.
Real'state religion?

Ref: Converting, Urban Livn, Monitor,

Watering bags


Save the trees while you
tear the roads; water weekly.
Hide behind your green?

Monday, August 27, 2007

Franchising


Toasty's so delic!
Corp'rate overhaul is gross.
Moral dilemma.

Saturday, August 25, 2007

Tow Zone


Once ruggedly soft,
a place for rest. But, "No Stops" -
tow it far away.

Thursday, August 23, 2007

CapHill Angst

Ire boiling over,
feel the rising rage explode:
the wrath must be heard.

Sidenote: What is with all the Capitol Hill rage? This isn't inner city New York. It's Seattle. And let's face it, Capitol Hill is a large suburban neighborhood with the guise of city living. That's why we like living here.

If you're going to display the angst, can it at least have the artistic character that Capitol Hill is known for. The folks spraying "you suck" at no on in particular on Harvard at Olive, take a lesson from the funky kids at Thomas on Belmont:


Just sayin'. Any one else have a thought?

Foam part-AY


Early morn party
in Mister Bubbles snow bank?
Feel the techno beat.

Tipped by: Wonderfallower

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Urban wildlife

The plush touch of stuff'd
critter, motionless in leaves:
Fear not the urb'n wild.

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Gays get it all


Guerilla artists?
Political Activists?
Oh, the gays... No straights!

Monday, August 20, 2007

Gettin' around

Plan ahead, listen,
and know your destination.
Busin' ain't so bad.

Ref: Erica C. Barnett, Multiple Options

How ticky tacky


Grow lights on all night.
It could be medicinal.
Do you think they'll share?

Sunday, August 19, 2007

Honey my hole

Buttery baguette,
sweet bar-b-que, Tillamook:
cure my hangover.

Ref: The Honey Hole, Stranger says, celebrity spotting?

Saturday, August 18, 2007

Moving with Flexcar


So easy, so quick,
and helpful staff on the phone.
U-Haul, kiss my ass.

Guest hillku by Final Answer:
My need is but brief.
Swipe a card and you are mine.
Then I put you back.

Ref: Flexcar, locations

Friday, August 17, 2007

Broadway street kids

Guest hillku by Final Answer:
I struggle, I limp,
but I still have life inside.
Street kids aren't so bad.

Ref: Slog, CapHill Seattle, Seattlest, MetBlogs

Thursday, August 16, 2007

Cow Creamer


Moo! Have a pancake.
Why? Why do you talk to me?
Because you listen.

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Waking up - home, sweet home


Bitter warmth follows
sweet joy - awake'n the senses.
Tongue delights, mind sharp.

Thursday, August 9, 2007

I *heart* CapHill


Tucson is nice, but
I'm a true CapHillgotist.
Walk score - ninety four.

Wednesday, August 8, 2007

Pushpins


Large, gaudy pushpins
sticking into our fav spots:
Live Search Maps advert.

Ref: City Limits does not support this and will not include the link.

Monday, August 6, 2007

Condo infestation


Apartments convert.
Blocks torn down. Renters push'd out.
Is Cap Hill Bell Town?

Sunday, August 5, 2007

Zero Zero


Zero Zero Hair:
buzz, cut, trim, wash, massage, style.
Henry makes you hot.

Saturday, August 4, 2007

Seattle on Film


Volunteer Park film'd?
More Battle in Seattle?
Where's Charlize Theron?

Friday, August 3, 2007

Blue Angels


A hokku:

Blue Angels flying
upside down and loop-the-loops:
disturbing the peace.
You should be made to sign a
friendly neighbor agreement.

Wednesday, August 1, 2007

Urban renewal can't wait


Manray was on fire.
Demolition come early?
Condos replace bars.

ref: Slog