Well, here's a thing...
Thinking about Earth Days I've known and been part of, I looked up Procession of the Species, an annual event in Olympia, Washington for 25 years now. I was, by happy accident, in the very first Procession, carrying a banner, a batik sarong fabric I'd just bought before coming across the staging area for the parade through the streets of downtown Olympia. Charlie, aged 9, was with me, and we marched together to the beat of the samba bands and dancers that have always been a hallmark of the... Sign in to see full entry.