Posts by Heidi Christensen

What an amazing story about how Airman Kiaundra Miller and 11 other Fairchild Airforce Base Airmen picked up trash along the Centennial Trail: https://www.khq.com/news/fairchild-airmen-clean-up-trash-along-the-centennial-trail/article_cf3fafbe-a8d5-11e9-b96f-e34245c6d9c8.html Let’s all eliminate litter and encourage those living outdoors to pack in/pack out. Being clean is something anyone at any economic level can be. Compassion for those affected by homelessness begins…

I recently had the privilege of meeting U.S. Army Veteran, Nick Richardson. His passion for Veterans is proven in his vast community work. Check out his organization here: https://www.gr8terveterans.com/ Nick served before and after 9/11 (1999-2003). Nick’s experience as a young Veteran is sure to improve the lives of Veterans in Spokane and everywhere. Thank…

Spokane Army Veteran Nick Richardson, Founder & President of Greater Veterans of Spokane, recently referred me to the amazing Sgt. Athena Ives. Her autobiography, Thank You for Raping Me, is her story of her painful journey to join the Marines and serve #TeamUSA because of, not in spite of, her profound and extreme journey with…

https://www.amazon.com/Through-My-Eyes-Tim-Tebow/dp/0062007300 Not only was this a pure pleasure to read, it remains encouraging to know we’re in good hands with #Millennials & #Generation Z. It is our job as #GenerationX to encourage and invest in our youth, as Tim Tebow so aptly does. Tim Tebow’s candor, objectivity, and sincere witness continue to set an excellent…

As Speaker of the House Tip O’Neill so aptly said, “All politics are local”. This could not be more true as we set an example for the new generation of voters. While much of my blog is imbued with my views as a Right Wing Maniac, I am always on the side of Veterans running…

It’s hard to imagine a harder fight than the one JJ Hanson fought. In a culture of death, where many Americans have trouble distinguishing right from wrong, JJ Hanson and his wife, Kristin, refused state assisted suicide when he was diagnosed with brain cancer. The Marine out lived his original diagnosis by three years, and…

Hello Friends & Neighbors! Great news! My favorite Southern Belles are coming to the Pacific Northwest! Saturday, September 14th DoubleTree by Hilton at 27 North 27th Street Billings, Montana 59101 Doors open at 5pm and the event starts at 6pm Buy your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/billings-montana-diamond-and-silk-the-viewers-view-tickets-61135080672 Diamond & Silk are sisters from Fayetteville, North Carolina who…

Mr. Nelson Winbush I have had the privilege of knowing Mr. Nelson Winbush for over ten years now. An active member of the SCV Camp #1516 in Kissimmee, Florida, Mr. Winbush is a Korea War Veteran, loving family man, retired public school administrator, and wonderful example to the new generation. Buy his family history here:…

Let us solemnly thank God for the Gentleman who gave his life during a training at West Point: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/06/06/west-point-cadets-least-4-injured-training-accident/1365379001/ ” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”> Before you caterwaul about not making as much money as men, consider they are 97% of combat deaths, have higher suicide and homeless rates, and risk their lives more than women on the…