I know this place. It’s the location my first dentist upon my move to Seattle six years ago. Located on the top floor just to the left of the middle corner was the dentist office… up those back stairs.
Seems a bit silly now, but as a white girl new to the city it was a spot out of my comfort zone. Needing follow up dental work, it was the only office that would take my insurance AND had an opening. And it expedited me really seeing Seattle and the people who live here. Reminding me that uncomfortable is good. I received amazing care- and actually had the dentist do all of the work. When does that happen anymore? But yes, those back stairs- not for the faint of heart! : )
Your story is a good prompt to pull my urban sketches and journaling into experiences to share. I think I’m taking a one of your workshops in Edmonds next month. -kary
I loved reading this comment! Those mundane first experiences getting your footing in a new city, like going to your first dentist appointment in a far-flung neighborhood, become so memorable and a bit nostalgic. King Plaza is really there for us.
I'm so happy you chose Othello! And you even brought laundry for an authentic experience of the neighborhood... you are such a journalist! Thank you for your excellent reportage of Othello. I am inspired to catch the light rail and sketch there (but will go for bánh mì, not laundry).
This was so lovely to read, and a good encouragement to explore some of the expansive and inconvenient chunks of strip malls and neighborhoods just south of me along Hull St and Midlo Tpk. I stay curious about them driving past to more 'destination' places, but I'm aspiring to copy you and find a chore that I can use to get me walking around instead of zipping by!
I know this place. It’s the location my first dentist upon my move to Seattle six years ago. Located on the top floor just to the left of the middle corner was the dentist office… up those back stairs.
Seems a bit silly now, but as a white girl new to the city it was a spot out of my comfort zone. Needing follow up dental work, it was the only office that would take my insurance AND had an opening. And it expedited me really seeing Seattle and the people who live here. Reminding me that uncomfortable is good. I received amazing care- and actually had the dentist do all of the work. When does that happen anymore? But yes, those back stairs- not for the faint of heart! : )
Your story is a good prompt to pull my urban sketches and journaling into experiences to share. I think I’m taking a one of your workshops in Edmonds next month. -kary
I loved reading this comment! Those mundane first experiences getting your footing in a new city, like going to your first dentist appointment in a far-flung neighborhood, become so memorable and a bit nostalgic. King Plaza is really there for us.
See you in Edmonds!!
I'm so happy you chose Othello! And you even brought laundry for an authentic experience of the neighborhood... you are such a journalist! Thank you for your excellent reportage of Othello. I am inspired to catch the light rail and sketch there (but will go for bánh mì, not laundry).
This was so lovely to read, and a good encouragement to explore some of the expansive and inconvenient chunks of strip malls and neighborhoods just south of me along Hull St and Midlo Tpk. I stay curious about them driving past to more 'destination' places, but I'm aspiring to copy you and find a chore that I can use to get me walking around instead of zipping by!
Love this!