At the last minute, I told Zach I'd join him today at Seattle's Pride Parade. Not to watch, but to March with State Senator Ed Murray's supporters, leading the pack of Puget Sound politicans who support LGBT causes. I have to agree with the wise man who said that marching in the Pride Parade is much more enjoyable than watching it from the sidewalk - at least, for someone like me, who loves to peoplewatch.
But, let's be honest here. The absolute best part wasn't seeing so many state and local level politicans running around before the parade. It wasn't the "Ed Murray" shirt I got to wear, or sign I got to wave around. It wasn't even the opportunity to spend time with Zach.
No, the absolute best part of my Pride Parade experience was the honor of marching right behind a bagpipe band. Yes, Ed Murray always marches in the Pride Parade, hand-in-hand with his partner, with a bagpipe band following them.
And, now you know my horrible secret: I love bagpipes.
Posted by James at June 24, 2007 03:03 PM