Doomsday Hill Mural
May 2, 2010 
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I am a Bloomsday fanatic. Thanks to the strong sense of tradition and civic pride instilled in me by my mother, I have participated in Bloomsday every year of my life without exception. This year will be my 27th race, even though I’m only 26 years old. Figure that one out!
Bloomsday spirit down in Peaceful Valley.
One thing I love about Bloomsday is all the funny shenannigans people come up with to grab each others’ attention. For the majority of people doing Bloomsday it isn’t about setting a record, its all about getting outside to stretch your legs and be a part of something fun and kind of silly.
Many folks are on no kind of exercise routine whatsoever, and Bloomsday is an annual tribute to something they know they should be doing year round. It is humbling to walk through a river of imperfect bodies and be reminded that we all suffer from the same mortal ailments.
Home embankment on Doomsday Hill overlook.
Wouldn’t it be rad if the Spokane Arts Commission (or some other similar entity) obtained permission from the home owners to pay a local artist to do some kind of Bloomsday themed mural on this wall? It must be at least 10×50 feet in area. Just an idea.
About the Author
Your never cease to amaze me with your enthusiastic support for Spokane. I’ve lived in a lot of different places. I was born in Belgium. We immigrated to Canada for a little over a year, when I was 5. Then it was Chicago. Then California for about 15 years. Then I moved to Seattle for 17 years. And now I’ve settled here for about 15 years.