Friday, August 12, 2011 was the third annual Phinneywood Block Party. Greenwood Ave was shut down from 6pm to 9pm and hundreds of neighbors came out for the event. Phinney Estate Law hosted a legacy wall where we asked neighbors to tell us what they most wanted to be remembered for. While many thought the question '"too big" to answer on the spot, more than 100 neighbors filled out cards to share what they wanted their legacy to be.
Some people named ambitions like writing a best seller. Others listed relationship like being a good mom or dad. Others wanted to be remembered for their art or as a great teacher. But most people listed a quality. Kindness, compassion, integrity, humor, and joy all got multiple mentions. My personal favorite was "always leaving the campground better than you found it" which I think works at multiple levels!
The "wall" will be on display at the Greenwood Sip & Ship through the month of August and we are still taking submissions. Thank you to the City of Seattle for organizing the event and to Tamela Cole (Phinney Estate Law's paralegal) and Becky Clausen (Jamie's mom) for helping us at the event!
Some people named ambitions like writing a best seller. Others listed relationship like being a good mom or dad. Others wanted to be remembered for their art or as a great teacher. But most people listed a quality. Kindness, compassion, integrity, humor, and joy all got multiple mentions. My personal favorite was "always leaving the campground better than you found it" which I think works at multiple levels!
The "wall" will be on display at the Greenwood Sip & Ship through the month of August and we are still taking submissions. Thank you to the City of Seattle for organizing the event and to Tamela Cole (Phinney Estate Law's paralegal) and Becky Clausen (Jamie's mom) for helping us at the event!
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