I went to a memorial service for Rene Good at the scene of her murder today. [View all]

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It was held by an organization of local clergy of all faiths and denominations (I know one of them, a Lutheran pastor), and there was a good-sized crowd. From their various faith perspectives the speakers discussed nonviolent resistance and the need to stay and work together, and avoid reactions that would provoke violence - it was actually pretty uplifting and made me feel a little less despair on account of the dark cloud over this city. A Somali man was giving away fresh hot samosas. Some photos:



This dinosaur has been on this property for years; I always get a kick out of it when I drive by.