What to do when the threat of war has you hyperventilating each morning?

My friend Alysoun headed out to the art supply store, bought oil crayons, and got her umbrella ready for a rainy day.

This photo was taken at the Seattle demonstration opposing War against Iraq, Saturday, February 15th. People from all around Puget Sound came together to join voices and signs in the biggest march I've ever seen, bigger than any of the demonstrations against the war in Vietnam.

Makes it easier to get out of bed each morning.