If I lived in any other neighborhood in Seattle, I think I would have sold and moved on by now. The creek is a wonderful neighbor.

I always feel my day is going to be blessed by the nature god when I run into the coyote. For being about four miles away from downtown Seattle, Longfellow Creek is a gem in the emerald city. It's surrounded by more open space than any other creek in Seattle, which invites all sorts of wildlife. You can be on the street one moment drinking your latte, then you walk down and duck into the trail and you could be in the middle of the National Forest trail system.

When no one need you to comeback home.. Keep strong... Because they are still a home for you.. Your home is "Life must go on". -Jay Kim. (c)

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