March 14 protest in Seattle

Today's accessories

I'm glad I opted to head downtown for today's protest as it took my mind off the Senate vote on the continuing resolution for a few hours. Somehow it was easier to hear that enough Democrats had caved for it to pass after I'd spent time marching with a crowd of resolute fellow Americans across Seattle's downtown for a mile or so.

By the Federal Building

I'm still pissed off with the Senate, though not with my senators, but it sort of reinforces the message: no one is coming to our rescue; we need to do this--whatever "this" is--ourselves.

Not my sign, but certainly my sentiment

En route back to the Federal Building where I'd left my bike, I made a stop at the library; one of the volunteers there thanked me for representing. The owners at the Foggy Tea Shop, where I had a restorative cuppa, did the same--and gave me a discount on my purchase!

Mug of tea and delicious warm croissant at a bargain price

And then a couple of guys commented favorably on my sign as we were all crossing an intersection together. It was, all in all, a very heartening outing on a day that would otherwise have been very dispiriting.

I was on my own and it wasn't easy to coordinate sign, flag, backpack, gloves, and phone so I didn't take a ton of photos--and none at all while we were on the move--so I offer just a few additional snaps of signs that caught my eye:

A lovely sentiment

I can't believe this needs to be said.

I admire the attempt to cover so much on one sign.

Cha!

The Veterans for Peace would like a word.