Death by Dairy?

Yesterday the Everett Herald reported that no criminal charges will be filed in the death of Michael Saffioti. Saffioti died in the Snohomish County Jail July 3rd under questionable circumstances. http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20130102/NEWS01/701029888#No-charges-in-death-of-Snohomish-County-Jail-inmate During a previous incarceration, the Herald reports, Saffioti became known as Bubble Boy among inmates because of the way his food needed to be prepared. He had a […]

New Day Dawning

Happy New Year everyone! As we enter into the veiled mystery that is 2013, I’m reminded that– no matter what– God is in control. There is no power higher, no force stronger, no love deeper, no grasp tighter, no faithfulness more unfailing. If you are safe in His love there is nothing that can separate […]

Movie Theater Gunman Shot

Deputy shoots gunman at San Antonio movie theater. This is a story that won’t get nearly as much coverage in the media as it deserves. It’s been making the rounds on the web since it happened on December 16th, but I didn’t hear about it until today. In San Antonio, Texas, off-duty Bexar County Sheriff’s […]

Secret Santa?!!

Secret Santa– WHO ARE YOU?!! Today I received a cheery mystery package with a return address of “Santa, North Pole.” It came in Saturday but I was unable to retrieve it until today. Because I wasn’t expecting a package, I wasn’t sure how to respond. Initially I was excited. When I saw the package, my […]

Festivus 2012!

This December 23rd, as people wrap the latest versions of iPads and iPods and iRobots and Nooks and Kindles and other technological must-haves that might invalidate in-person communication and contact permanently, I bid everyone a happy Festivus. Unfamiliar with Festivus? My original Festivus article is at https://wildninja.wordpress.com/2010/12/23/festivus/. From that I borrow a brief discussion of […]

Gun Control Is Not The Answer

In 1780 a Kentuckian named Samuel was serving in the Continental Army under General George Rogers Clark. He had twelve children. On June 24th of that year, at a small settlement called Ruddle’s Station, the British and their Native American allies attacked at dawn. Twenty people were killed, including Samuel’s wife Hannah, who was scalped. […]

Lifting Them Up

There might be a slight misspelling on this sign, but the sentiment is simple and powerful: Prayers are with the community of Newtown tonight. ************************************************************************************* ©2012 H. Hiatt/wildninja.wordpress.com. All articles/posts on this blog are copyrighted original material that may not be reproduced in part or whole in any electronic or printed medium without prior permission […]

Stand with Israel

Because I believe in freedom Because I believe in democratic republics Because I believe in the rights of women and children Because I don’t believe in supporting terrorism, madmen, hatred, bigotry, dictators, bullies, or anyone calling for an entire race of people to be wiped from the face of the earth

To Regift or Not To Regift?

Cue the following traumatic recollections of real life regifting situations: 1. “Oh, thank you so much for this ______. It’s our favorite.” “Yeah, dad’s boss got that for him.” (crickets) 2. “Oooohhhhh, thank you… that will look nice on the, uh, mantel, um, yeah” (trying not to let on that you bought that item for […]

Crises and Control

Want control? Create a crisis. In a crisis people are desperate for solutions and will often consent to the quickest fix to avoid further adverse effects from the emergency. Steeped in crisis-fueled emotions, reason can take an abrupt back seat (or fly out the window) because we want to be rescued.

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