I had no idea "Ballard" would provide this much discussion. My take on Ballard:
-I like living there. So does my absinthe.
-I'm drunk in Ballard, often (Tin Hat)
-I've never met anyone with the name Ballard, but if you know any nice, attractive, single women of this name (or others, for that matter), I'm open for discussion.
-I'm frightened of lutfisk. But it might be a nice dish for the next gathering.