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When I decide to be condescending, you won’t have to dream up a fantasy about it.

Humiliatingly small and eclipsed by the derision of millions.

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Peak wingnut was a lie.

Weird. Rome has an American Pope and America has a Russian President.

American history and black history cannot be separated.

We still have time to mess this up!

Red lights blinking on democracy’s dashboard

Wow, I can’t imagine what it was like to comment in morse code.

Reality always gets a vote in the end.

Optimism opens the door to great things.

“I was told there would be no fact checking.”

The lights are all blinking red.

This fight is for everything.

Proof that we need a blogger ethics panel.

Fundamental belief of white supremacy: white people are presumed innocent, minorities are presumed guilty.

Wow, you are pre-disappointed. How surprising.

Republicans got rid of McCarthy. Democrats chose not to save him.

Those who are easily outraged are easily manipulated.

So many bastards, so little time.

The media handbook says “controversial” is the most negative description that can be used for a Republican.

Dear legacy media: you are not here to influence outcomes and policies you find desirable.

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On The Road – Mike in Oly – Procession of the Species, Olympia, WA 2/3

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Mike in Oly

Part two of the Procession of the Species parade. Part of the annual Arts Walk celebration in Olympia, WA.

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A large armadillo.

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A very well done rhinoceros.

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Love this grass snake.

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A lovely scarab in iridescent green.

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The giraffe was very well done.

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African savannah coming thru.

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The skunk posse was fun. Every so often they would trigger smoke to erupt from the back end to cheers from the crowd.

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Giant tree frog.

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A cute red panda.

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Housecats turned out too.

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    Baud

    Every so often they would trigger smoke to erupt from the back end to cheers from the crowd.

    I’ve done that.

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    Betty Cracker

    Years ago, I had a friend who went to Evergreen State, and she described the Procession of the Species parade. It sounded so whimsical and cool and earnest — I never forgot it. Thanks for sharing pics. Looks like it was even better than I imagined!

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    Torrey

    @Baud: Wait, you’ve done which? Cheered, triggered a skunk, or erupted from the back end of same?

    I’m so confused.

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    pieceofpeace

    So much fun to see these pictures.  I hope they keep the ‘homemade’ charm.  This is a good project-event that would build community ties and be fun, while meeting and getting to know one another.  I remember massive tire-bonfires and homecoming parades where the planning and execution was as much fun as the parade.  The high school did all the decor, lighting and other planning and work for proms, graduations, etc, with students and parents working away.  Good times!

    Like the photo, WG.

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    WaterGirl

    So many favorite animals in the parade today, I can’t pick just one!  I am loving this series.

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    StringOnAStick

    I was at a mushroom foraging festival that had a homemade costume parade; so many kinds of fungus costumes!  Morels featured widely, plus an excellent example of corn smut.  I have a soft spot for the mom and baby in banana slug costumes, each with a “slime trail” of a piece of shimmery semi-clear fabric trailing behind them.

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