DNC, update

So the orange lady sang, and everyone gets to go....get some rest or party hearty..... depending. There are tons of parties, live music, happenings. But some people actually worked today.
There are also a lot of gals in high heels who had to traipse around Denver, (overheard, "John, wait up, I have lady shoes on") maneuvering through stalled cars and randomly expanding secure perimeters. Those pesky demonstrators. Yes they are flexing their democratic muscles but do they have to delay all events?
Everyone looks tired. Even the rickshaw guys, who are pocketing hundreds of US bucks a day pedaling swells through the sweltering streets, need breaks.

DNC, So Green

Earth-friendly and Ready

Denver is looking good! All clean, green, shiny and, despite some scuffles downtown tonight, very friendly. Key events have been scheduled throughout the day, many open to the public/media but previous arrangements seem essential. Then sometimes not. Policies seem to vary.
One refreshing oasis in the overwhelming heat/overload today was The Starz Green Room, over on the Auraria Campus, an enlightened film center at all times, and a hotbed of ideas during these convention-hosting times. Film screenings, open discussions by "informed, involved and involving panelists" makes this a must-get-in.

Getting Around
The best way to maneuver Denver's random, one-way this street, blocked for security that street system is to nab a free bike. The brilliant folks at Bikes Belong Coalition have set up a free bike plan throughout downtown for the week. Did I say free? Forget walking, taxi or rickshaw. Just go in to one of the seven eager stations with your ID and credit card, and within minutes you are rolling out on a brand new cruiser, with a helmet and bike lock in the cute pouch on your (ask for a bell) handlebars. So fun. So green (idling SUV's guys!) So easy. Done playing? Drop the bike at any station. Need to roll? Go grab another. I like it!