Category: History
The Guy Next To Bruce Lee
Just across the northern fence from Volunteer Park on Seattle’s Capitol Hill is Lakeview Cemetery, founded in 1872. It is a history lesson in and of itself. It is the resting place of many Seattle pioneers, Civil War veterans, community leaders, and locals from many cultures. Its gravestones are as diverse as the people buried […]
Read More The Guy Next To Bruce LeeFarewell to a Rock Star
Seen on the bulletin board at the Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery on Capitol Hill in Seattle. Thank you to whoever posted this and took the time to rightfully put the cemetery’s flag at half-staff. ************************************************************************************* ©2016 H. Hiatt/wildninjablog.com. All articles/posts on this blog are copyrighted original material that may not be reproduced in part […]
Read More Farewell to a Rock Star30 Years, But Yesterday
The Challenger Crew. From NASA. Next Thursday we’ll all be asking each other one question: where were you thirty years ago? On January 28th, 1986, at 8:39 A.M., I was in math class. After some initial commotion, the classroom was quiet as we all diligently scribbled out the task at hand. One of our classmates […]
Read More 30 Years, But YesterdaySnohomish Pumpkin Hurl
Back in mid-September of last year, the Alexander Farm on Ebey Island in Everett held a pumpkin hurl and medieval faire. This was part of the annual Snohomish Valley Festival of Pumpkins. People of all ages were treated to some fantastic entertainment. Take the standard autumn quest for jack o’ lanterns, add tents, pirates, Vikings, […]
Read More Snohomish Pumpkin HurlTrue Christmas
Track Santa!
Originally published December 2013 S-s-s-s-SANTA!!! If that’s you as Christmas approaches, know that you are not alone in your unbridled exuberance. The North American Aerospace Defense Command, NORAD, starts tracking Santa TONIGHT! (AAAAHHH!!!)
Read More Track Santa!Winter Solstice
Dude, I was there. Well, a friend told me solstice was technically just before 10 Pacific time last night, and this is one letter off, but you should celebrate solstice for a full 24 hours, like a holiday, right? Washington State actually has a Stonehenge at Maryhill near the Columbia Gorge. The Sam Hill built it […]
Read More Winter SolsticeThe Pargan Kelpie
Several days ago this headline on Fox News caught my eye, Tourist captures image of mysterious sea monster off Grecian coastline. Harvey Robertson was on a boat cruise off the coast of Parga, sailing through sea caves with his family. He was initially just trying to capture the unusual color of the surrounding water with his […]
Read More The Pargan KelpieHappy Birthday U.S. Constitution!
Hey We the People– September 17th is Constitution Day, meaning it’s been 228 years since the completion of the supreme law of the United States. The National Constitution Center has an Interactive Constitution page that delves into relevant issues. Also check out their pop quiz. And they have a great FAQ page. Viva la Constitution, […]
Read More Happy Birthday U.S. Constitution!
Truth, Justice, and All-American Allergen-Free Apple Pie 