abusive language Drivers don't know how to use the two roundabouts in White Center. Even though there is a traffic jam in the circle, they ignore the slow speed sign and proceed without stopping. There are just pickups and buses running across the circle.
rave Woodland Park Zoo's brown bears Fern and Juniper for being the cutest ambassadors for grizzly bears and North Cascades repopulation efforts. The National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have announced their intention to reintroduce grizzly bears to the area. Where grizzly bears thrive, so do other wildlife, plants, and humans. We can't wait to welcome them home.
abusive language To those who think dogs shouldn't be dogs. Where else can dogs relieve themselves besides grass, trees, and bushes? I have a dog and am very respectful of other people's plants, trees and grass, but for crying out loud, let my dog ​​be her dog too!
rave For those who take a moment to appreciate good people and events in life.
abusive language Address it to the department or individual tasked with picking up road construction, detour, and no parking signs. These are now scattered across many roads, sidewalks, and intersections. Many of them are dangerous to walk on or trip over (I think the city could be sued), and are so damaged by cars passing over them that they can no longer be collected and reused. you can't. Are these signs now disposable? Who is responsible for the pickup?
rave To a mother and her two school-age children who were so supportive and kind to me even after my 5-year-old daughter threw up as we landed at Sea-Tac Airport after a 12-hour flight. It was her first trip abroad and she really appreciated their gentle kindness, words of support, and lots of wipes. Raising young children in the age of the internet can sometimes feel like I'm doing something wrong, but this family has made my daughter and I feel so supported by strangers. Ta.
abusive language To a restaurant that says something about employees and other costs and imposes a 4% “surcharge” at the end of the meal. As with any business, price your menu items to cover your costs and profits.
rave To the mailman who brought my mail to my driveway while I was 78 years old and on oxygen. Plus, they'll carry your garbage can, recycling bin, and garden bin to your garage without you asking.
abusive language To a young adult bus passenger occupying two seats. One person carries the bottoms, and the other person carries the backpack or large wallet. Less individual rights and more communal goodwill.
rave Thank you to Ridwell for helping us recycle plastic, Christmas lights, charger cords, and other items the city wouldn't pick up. I also give a shout out to the guy at my job who collects wine bottle corks and regularly adds huge amounts to his Ridwell collection.