Pike Place

So, several great things from today: I realized I want to be a street performer someday. And I officially signed Petie and Brittney to a five-year contract as my personal media/entertainment consultants. So, I found myself at Pike Place today. God bless the Kinders. I knew we were heading for downtown Seattle, but I had no idea we'd land at such an amazing spot. Standing in the first Starbucks store was surreal. I felt in awe and yet at home.


Watching them throw fish at the Pike Place Fish Market was like stepping into a $299 business training video I watched a few years ago. Pretty cool. The public market was amazing, many of the artisans creating their work right there on the spot. Several of the street performers were outstanding - especially those outside Starbucks. Slim Pickins wailed an earthy bluegrass while, a bit further down the road, a gospel quintet blended their harmonies and hawked their CD's all at once. One dude played two guitars, one of which happened to be balanced on his chin, played the harmonica, and kept two hula hoops going... I can't even begin to describe his average day at work. Pike Place. I'd recommend the experience.