Embracing Scars and Stories at the Solstice Parade

I go to the beach and let my colostomy bag show. And right next to that is a massive Scar from 7 abdominal operations. If you live in Washington or Seattle you may have heard of the Solstice parade in a Fremont neighborhood. Here is a bike ride hey everybody rides naked. Body paint is the theme Here the crazier the better. This year I've decided to ride in the parade. I have a medical scrubs theme with the hat and the mask if I feel I don't want to be recognized. But my pouch and my scar will show open painted shirt. This is going to be a challenge for me but I'm going for it wish me luck

Hi AM. I respect your intention, but why don't you want to be recognized?

Good luck,

Mike

First time out. One step at a time.  :-)

More good luck to you.

Mike

It is real a challenge, I wish you good luck. Do you know how to calculate net marketing contribution ?

Words of Encouragement from Ostomy Advocates I Hollister

Went on ride had a great time, was not the only one with an oddity. They all made me feel very welcome. But I will not ride my bike naked in 24 degree weather ever again. Froze my ass off along with everybody else.

For reasons too numerous to write, I will never, ever attempt or even think of attempting to ride a bike bare-ass in any temperature on any planet in any universe. You did it; I respect that. Just not sure about any of it.
Mike

That's okay, I did it for myself and no one else. It was a great experience learn some things about myself and had fun doing it.

Hey AMrfd, learning about ourselves is of great value. Having fun doing what we did to learn is a blessing. In a way, I might be a little envious. I congratulate you.

Sincerely,

Mike