Happy Get Drunk and Blow Shit Up Day! I’ve only been to Seattle once, and I LOVED it. What an incredible city. This was nearly 30 years ago, and at that time, I noticed something I thought was very strange. Nobody—and I mean nobody—jaywalked. We’d be standing on a corner waiting for the light to turn, no cars in sight, and everyone just stood there patiently waiting. Meanwhile, I was like, “Later, suckers!” and hoofed it across the street. No one would follow. And here’s the strangest part. I started to feel guilty. And then I stopped doing it. (Don’t worry, once I got back to the east coast I lost all semblance of public decency again.)
It’s true!!!! Still like that for the most part! No joke the other day I was waiting to cross and my friend was like, “there are no cars!!!! Why are we waiting???” And she crossed but I did not. And you know what? I think I was a little annoyed at her!
Oh 100% I’m probably pronouncing her name wrong! Actually I never heard it spoken out loud. So we’ll say it’s SPELLED like July. Started it last night, already love it.
Happy Get Drunk and Blow Shit Up Day! I’ve only been to Seattle once, and I LOVED it. What an incredible city. This was nearly 30 years ago, and at that time, I noticed something I thought was very strange. Nobody—and I mean nobody—jaywalked. We’d be standing on a corner waiting for the light to turn, no cars in sight, and everyone just stood there patiently waiting. Meanwhile, I was like, “Later, suckers!” and hoofed it across the street. No one would follow. And here’s the strangest part. I started to feel guilty. And then I stopped doing it. (Don’t worry, once I got back to the east coast I lost all semblance of public decency again.)
It’s true!!!! Still like that for the most part! No joke the other day I was waiting to cross and my friend was like, “there are no cars!!!! Why are we waiting???” And she crossed but I did not. And you know what? I think I was a little annoyed at her!
Too funny. I guess that means you’re a tried-and-true Seattlean. Seattlite? Seattler? Person who lives in Seattle.
Love this post. Great pix, stories, and fun commentary about your very cool life and appreciation of Seattle!
You're the third person to mention the July book! Though one of those people pronounced it like Julie. Anyway, adding it to my list!
Oh 100% I’m probably pronouncing her name wrong! Actually I never heard it spoken out loud. So we’ll say it’s SPELLED like July. Started it last night, already love it.