05-31-20

The morning after, assessing the damage of the civil unrest we heard very late into the night.  So many broken windows, so much graffiti.  And now today very little is open downtown.

05-30-20

From rally to rioting and looting.

Emotions are running high after more police brutality, this time in Minneapolis.  Thousands gathered at Westlake Park, despite rain and COVID.  We heard a great speech.  I could relate to being a comfortable white American at home on the computer while blacks are working on the front lines to maintain my standard of living.  But I could also relate to being a white ally, using my white privilege to push change.  #SOCIALJUSTICE

As we were walking away from the gathering we started hearing flash bangs and seeing big clouds of tear gas.  Bruce couldn't stand to not circle back to see the action.  I saw some early distruction to a Starbucks window and police vehicles vandalized until I couldn't be around any longer.  Bruce stuck around to see the vehicle fires, looting, and city wide curfew.

05-29-20

What a great way to start the weekend, with dessert on the roof!  We did an evening walk in First Hill and landed at Pie Bar.

05-28-20

Family Zoom night.  Sliding into the weekend.

05-27-20

We headed to Queen Anne Manor tonight for a pharmacy run.  Fun to see Mom in person once in awhile.

05-25-20

Happy Memorial Day!  A little rain, a long walk, and a huge hill.

05-24-20

Wandering around, trying to find some uninhabited space to walk, and still exploring the city that we love.