SUMMER IN SEATTLE

If it is 2 June, it means that 20 June cannot be far behind and, with that, the People's Republic of Fremont will undertake to put on the 2009 version of the Summer Solstice Parade. Last year's edition (well edited, and NOT shot by me) can be seen above. For those of you looking for the famous naked bike riders and such won't find them in this cut.

It is 85 degrees F outside today, way too warm for my tastes, and way too early in the season. We're supposed to only have "summer weather" for about two weeks a year, and generally not until late July or early August. Here's hoping this is not an ominous sign for this summer.

For those of you coming into town to head north to Alaska, I envy you. I still have three months and 10 days before I get to leave. Enjoy our many summer festivals, sightseeing in the sun, and let me know if there is anything I can fill you in on.