by Daisy Ouye

Once each year, on the first weekend in August, a World Peace flag waves a full 24 hours in front of the Capital building. The  Community Meditation for Global Peace, sponsored by Interfaith Works draws a diverse crowd around Tivoli Fountain. In part, because it is a nonsecular/nonpolitical event.

 ”It’s a wonderful way to connect with everyone who wants peace,” a fellow member of Olympia Women In Black told me. The guest book tallied about 75 visitors this year, and just as many wishes of gratitude.

Gathering for peace outside of the Capitol building. (photo by Dickie Baker)