Author: wildninja

Someone like you. Someone who'll rattle the cages. B.A. Criminal Justice, M.A. Forensic Psychology.

Oh Yeah! It’s Pi Day!

Originally posted 3/14/14. For 3/14/15, especially at 9:26:53, check out Celebrate Pi Day At 5 Of Seattle’s Best Spots For Pie and Going full circle for math and pastries on a special Pi Day. Vegan and gluten-free Flying Apron in Fremont and Redmond is offering $3.14 slices of pie all day, including mixed berry, apple, chocolate mint cream, and pecan. […]

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I Stand With Bibi

On March 3rd, 2015, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address the United States Congress. Simply put, he is trying to stop the Iranians from building nuclear weapons. His country’s very existence is on the line. Critics say this is grandstanding to garner more votes in an upcoming election, or that it’s an attempt to […]

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Carlton Complex Video

A Pateros homeowner sent me this video, which illustrates just how devastating the Carlton Complex Fires of last summer were. People in that area are still struggling with homelessness and to meet their everyday needs. The effort to assist survivors is ongoing– please visit the Carlton Complex Recovery site to learn more. Note the fire […]

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Rom-Halan

Today we learned that Leonard Nimoy, best known as Spock in the Star Trek television series and movies, passed away. A coworker brought this tribute to my attention, Leonard Nimoy, Spock of ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 83. Spock’s not supposed to die. He comes back. This is like hearing that Dr. Seuss has entered the great beyond. […]

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Try and Try Again

This week I was struck by the power of Death Cab for Cutie’s video for Black Sun.  We Northwesterners have been enveloped by the sounds of Death Cab for nearly two decades now, and while I don’t agree with some of their politics or lyrics, certain songs reach down deep. They also have a way of […]

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Lincoln’s Long Journey

Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the United States, was born February 12th, 1809. He died April 15th, 1865. He was last seen on September 26th, 1901 before being lowered into his grave. No, this isn’t a fictionalized account like Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (which I thoroughly enjoyed). Lincoln’s coffin was buried, opened, buried, opened, buried, opened, buried/moved/buried, […]

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Cowards

Forever remember the name of Muath al-Kaseasbeh. WARNING, EXTREMELY GRAPHIC VIDEO: ISIS burns hostage alive In this video he is doused in some sort of accelerant and then burned alive in a metal cage. Should you watch it? That depends. Children should not watch it. Those who will be haunted by flesh melting off of a […]

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Sons of Liberty

Tonight the three-part Sons of Liberty miniseries begins on the History Channel. According to their website: SONS OF LIBERTY is a dramatic interpretation of events that sparked a revolution. It is historical fiction, not a documentary. The goal of our miniseries is to capture the spirit of the time, convey the personalities of the main characters, and focus […]

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