That today was International Pillowfight Day! So the story goes, the weather was supposed to be amazing today and I was trying to narrow down what to do. I was thinking, I could drive out to the mountains (both for the drive and for maybe a small hike), I could see movies (but I wouldn't get to enjoy the weather), I could see a pillowfight on the National Mall... Actually, I ended up seeing a movie in the morning and then hurrying into the city to witness a pillowfight in the shadow of the Washington Monument. I got there shortly after it started (I think) and stood around the thirty or so minutes that it lasted. Honestly, I was expecting many m ore people, but it was still a great turnout and lots of fun to watch. No, I didn't participate, I was happy just seeing it happen. Afterwards I was interviewed by a guy who, I guess, was working a student film project or something. He just asked why I was there today and I explained essentially what I just told you here. I was looking for something to do and I love the absurdity of an outdoor pillowfight and I really love the idea of a pillowfight on the National Mall. There should be more of those.After the battle ended I wandered over to the WWII Memorial, which I hadn't yet seen up close, and took a few more pictures. Then I went and found a bench across from the Whitehouse and read a couple chapters of a book. All in all, a pretty satisfying day. You can see the entire set of pictures (that I thought were worth posting) over at Flickr.