I took a photo of this defrocked mail truck when I saw a stranger doing the same thing. Observing offhand as I was, thinking the vehicle a remarkable sight on an unremarkable street on Billings, Mt., north (i.e. less impressive, older) side. What's striking is the rainbow decor, of course, a statement of defiance perhaps. It wasn't a coincidence that the empty truck was parked next to the grassy arena where a community celebration of gay pride and people was taking place. And what a scene there: all ages and costumes. Clever how the repurposed truck's rainbow colors parallel the staid red and white stripe of the estimable U.S. Postal Service. What would happen, I'm wondering, if any of the mail delivery men or women wore those same multicolored ribbons on the job? How fully regulated are they? Imagine a rainbow printed bikini on really hot day with the mail carrier's bag slung over his/her shoulder...Recent graffiti targeting gays on downtown streets brought out more people than usual to this Sunday afternoon parade and festival happening in the state's largest city (or its biggest small town). Think what you might: times are a'changin in ways great and small, even in Trump country.
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