Shout outs…

…to friends in the local blogosphere. Today marks seven years for N in Seattle's Peace Tree Farm. He may not be the most prolific blogger around (though he compensates by being a thoughtful and reliable commenter here and elsewhere), but when he has something to say, it's always worth reading. Seven years is an achievement worthy of note, too. Congrats!

Janet Way's Of Paramount Importance is named in honor of her Paramount Park neighborhood here in Shoreline, but it also fits her focus on local conservation, preservation and restoration. Janet's term on the Shoreline City Council wasn't without controversy, which she suggests may be due to her having the heart of an activist which often led her astray from the safe go along to get along path. Even the harshest critics of her council service, though, would be hard pressed to question her passion for the local environment, both physical and cultural. I expect to learn a lot from Janet's new blog, and I expect you will too, no matter how distant from Shoreline, WA you may be. Welcome to the online neighborhood!