Oct 29, 2011

Today, at about 11am, a group of men ran through the Fremont neighborhood with pumpkins on their head … and no clothes. Why? I honestly have no idea. There are a half-dozen “naked” events every year in this town, and I’ve yet to fully grasp the fascination with this particular form of expression. Different strokes, though. I go out and...

Oct 19, 2011

It looks like Occupy Seattle is all but over. At least as far as Westlake Park is concerned. I went by Westlake Park today and the cops outnumbered the protesters. There were maybe a couple dozen people still standing around with signs and about 40 cops making sure those numbers did not grow. I hate to say it, but victory is theirs. The corporations, the...

Oct 15, 2011

Today, security at Westlake Center committed assault and battery upon a man photographing today’s Occupy Seattle Rally. Please read the following account: http://rippdemup.visibli.com/share/wgJF7F I am a person who lives mere blocks from Westlake Center, and I spend a fair share of my meager disposable income in the place – but I will not spend...

Oct 15, 2011

Download Video: MP4 Things got real this afternoon as about a thousand people descended on Downtown Seattle in the largest single turnout for Occupy Seattle since the beginning of the campaign. For the first time, I am very cautiously optimistic that this could be the beginning of a snowball. I’m starting to have a minute shred of...

Oct 15, 2011

This one is for real!

Oct 15, 2011

This is 4th Ave.

Oct 15, 2011

Nice.

Oct 15, 2011

Oct 14, 2011

Yesterday, I went by Westlake Park, and I was a bit disheartened to find that the park was still being occupied, only this time, it was being occupied by the police. As I looked at the cop cars lined up on the concrete, I realized that the supposed 99% had been defeated by the supposed 1% yet again. Several months ago, the wives of police officers stood on...

Oct 14, 2011

Oct 12, 2011

I headed over to Westlake Park this afternoon to catch the beginning of today’s march. I shot the video below:

Oct 7, 2011

The occupation of Seattle continues, and it’s been growing at a steady clip. I drop by Westlake Park once or twice per day to lend my moral support, and I took these shots about 15 minutes ago. There will be a march to City Hall at 4:00pm or thereabouts. If you’re thinking about driving Downtown this afternoon, think again. Hopefully these rallies...

Oct 4, 2011

Oct 2, 2011

I headed over to Westlake Park this afternoon to check out the protest progress, and sure enough, it was being “occupied”. About a half-dozen tents have been set up to house the occupiers, and the park has been turned into a small village. Unfortunately, bank CEO’s don’t hang out in Westlake Park, especially on the weekends (perhaps an...

Oct 1, 2011

I just got back from the ‘Occupy Seattle’ Rally. For those who are unaware, in order to show solidarity with the ‘Occupy Wall Street Crowd’ in New York, a group of Seattleites have endeavored to occupy Westlake Park. They are going to try to occupy it for the next 72 hours. Why Westlake Park? Honestly, I don’t know. I guess because it’s the most...

Oct 1, 2011

Aug 26, 2011

Aug 24, 2011

Last Sunday was a busy day for yours truly. In addition to Cal Anderson Park, Big Mario’s, and the 12th Avenue Festival, I also spent two hours at the “Freeway Park Noon Tune Concert for Kids”. This was a concert for Seattle city kids, and it featured two bands — Brian Vogan and His Good Buddies and Recess Monkey. Download...

Aug 21, 2011

I was down at The Waterfront today, and while there, I watched crowds of people filter into Myrtle Edwards Park for the 2011 Seattle Hempfest. I thought for a few moments about going in myself, but decided better of it for a few reasons: 1) After 20 years of this stuff, I doubt there is anything in this Hempfest I haven’t seen before. 2) Yawn. Pot was...

Aug 18, 2011

Yesterday was the 25th Birthday of Pike Place Market’s official mascot … Rachel the Pig. Ever since Sally Clark poisoned the well with what could possibly have been bribe money, Rachel just hasn’t been the same to me.  She’s no longer the sweet, smiling, innocent virgin she once was. Now, she’s had things inside of her.  Filthy,...

Aug 15, 2011

Today, the second annual 12th Avenue Festival was held in Pike/Pine, and after hanging out in Cal Anderson Park, I walked over to check it out.  Here is the release: http://12thaveseattle.com/festival.php Join us for the second 12th Avenue Neighborhood Festival this August! This unique community Festival features your favorite restaurants offering...

Aug 7, 2011

Okay, I’ll admit it, the naked bike rides are getting a little played out. It was fascinating on Solstice Day, mildly interesting on Gay Pride Day, but now … well … now these folks are having trouble holding my attention. It’s still cool and all, but I feel like the horse has been duly beaten with a stick made from the remains of...

Aug 3, 2011

At Westlake Park until 6pm. Thank #DTCookie on Twitter after receiving...

Aug 3, 2011

These photos were taken from Victor Steinbrueck Park.

Aug 1, 2011

This afternoon, a short march and a rally was held at the Seattle City Hall by opponents of Proposition 1 a/k/a The Downtown Seattle Deep-Bore Tunnel. I went over to get some shots and to show my support. Now, I’ve gone over why I am against Proposition 1 in probably half a dozen articles, so I won’t go into it again at this moment. I would,...