On Saturday, I attended the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Old Sacramento. Although I have mixed feelings about how the holiday portrays Irish people and the history around St. Patrick, it felt nice to forget politics and wave at dogs for a while.
I ran into a co-worker from my old Sacramento Bee days and met her adorable daughter. She remembered I always wore Docs and Converse. While many things have changed about me in the last 20 years, I still wear the same shoes.
Let me know if you have a favorite photo. Have a wonderful Monday!
- These photos were taken with an Olympus OM-D and edited with ON1 Photo RAW.
Bridgette Tales 
Great shots, Bridgette. Funny how the Steampunk cosplayers saw it as an opportunity to be seen 🤣
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Not only the Steampunk group, but also a Star Wars group and another cosplay ground including a very odd fellow dressed as Doc Ock. I suppose if you spend that much time on creating a costume, you want to show it off as often as you can.
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Lol. Yes, I suppose you’re right. Hope all is well for you and yours 🙂
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Yep! We had a big thunderstorm today, which isn’t normal for us, but enjoyable. The proof copy of my book arrives tomorrow. I’m scared I’m going to hate it…I’m so hard on myself.
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Just being around all of those dogs (aside from all the lovely festivities) felt like some good therapy I Imagine! I’m going with number 1 as my favorite. 😀
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Absolutely! That first little pup sat right next to us at the parade and his name was Milo. I wanted to put him in my pocket.
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YESSS! No wonder! Milo is such a cute name too!
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I like #3, if only because it’s rare to see a female drum major at the head of a pipes band. (I’m old enough to remember that women used to be called ‘majorettes’, even if they were actually directing the marching band.) It looks like it was a fun day, even if it was gray and breezy.
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Yes, she was FIERCE! I didn’t catch a good photo of her tossing her baton in the air, but she didn’t even slow. She was incredible! It was a gray day, but really very nice. It rained hard the days before and after, so I think everyone was just grateful to have it not be cancelled.
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I’m sure it’s great. And proofs are to catch any lingering issues. Excited for you 😁
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Thank you. That means a lot to me.
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Back at you!
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What a fun occasion. Thanks for your photos.
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It was a wonderful way to spend a cloudy Saturday morning. Thank you for the kind comment. I’m so glad you liked these!
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Looked like a fun day Bridgette.
Don’t worry, the book will be fine
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Thanks. I’m such a worrier. Today I met with the book store manager, and I do feel a lot better. They are so supportive and kind—no expectations. I just want to have a great day.
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Looks like a lovely parade all around, Bridgette! 💞
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It really was! I used to do marching band in high school, and parades always make me feel nostalgic. This parade had so many amazing things to look at.
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These are fun images Bridgette. I especially like the fire truck and old cars.
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Me too! Not all parades have old cars, but they really should.
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These are great photography. Wonderful photos. You enjoy St. Patrick’s day parade.
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I’m so glad you liked them! My favorite part of parades is usually the marching bands, but the dogs really took the show this time around.
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Thank you so much, Bridgette. Iam so happy,you kind reply 😄. Yes, parades is good bands and really nice dog around this time. I like that & 18 pic.
God bless you.
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Your shots are so amazing, Bridgette. What a great occasion.
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You are so kind! I’m glad you liked them. I sure do love a parade.
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