I had no idea Seattle had a post-Thanksgiving Day parade but apparently, we do. Six thousand junior high marching bands (give or take) followed me halfway to work today, along with Russian nesting dolls, a giant poinsettia, and hordes of shoppers. It was a festive nightmare:

All the kids in their matching uniforms and jumpsuits were admittedly adorable but being leisurely chased by a battalion of teenage trombones does nothing for a lady's hangover.