Bert asks:

What causes someone to act out in this way? Is it a cry for help? Is it an attempt to get attention?

Here's the whole story up until a few weeks ago, told in first person.

Seems like a slow decline of physical and mental health, to say the least (this isn't at all the worst of it):

One month later, while still out from work and recovering from a major surgery, i ended up losing my gallbladder due to the narcotics i was given apparently building up and crystalizing my gallbladder. It is unusual for a 28 year old male to have this issue, and the MD's felt this was a side affect of a sugery we all agreed i needed to live. This month, while in massive pain from holes in my chest and side, unable to stand straight, in so much pain i was literally blacking out 5-10 times a day waiting for them to determine what now was wrong with my body, was hands down, the most unpleasant month of my life. I wouldn't wish such a month on ANYONE.

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Jim Anderson (a CHS teacher) over at decrobilia has all the details:

Students came into class, breathless with excitement.

"A guy in a dress was in front of the school, waving a Taser around," one said.

"He was wearing a trench coat," another chimed in, "with purple gloves and pink shoes."

"They were red boots," said another.

"No, pink rubber boots," a fourth said.

"He was casting some kind of magic spell over us," said another.

The police eventually caught up with the guy, who apparently gave up pretty quickly, but this incident is giving me trouble because of the assailant's posts (now unpublished) here at Olyblog and a couple other places.

According to this blog post, from what I can tell, on the guy's blog, he was pissed off at any number of things, including Capitol students.

Apparently, this is the same guy that left several threatening posts here last night. Another docent took the posts down soon after they went up, but the contents are pretty troubling given the incident this morning. For the curious, they're still available over on the guy's other blog.

Just a couple of thoughts:

1. This morning at CHS could have been much worse.

2. I let a few people know what I saw on the unpublished posts and at the other two blogs, one of whom is a police officer, but I feel now I could have done more. Even though I didn't notice the posts until well after the incident, I was still reacting too slowly. The posts indicated imminent violence, and I was slow.

You said that you wanted more so here it is... Community Rhythmcircle

Tuesday the 24th of June, 7pm

We have been having fantastic turnouts and lots of fun. Experience the magical music of our community. Express yourself, connect with your community, release stress and have fun! No experience necessary, fun for all levels of experience. Beginners are especially encouraged to attend. Family friendly!

Experience playing music together in an ensemble. Facilitated improvisation/freestyle drumming and percussion. If you've been thinking about something new and different then this amazing event is for you. Discover your natural sense of rhythm (even if you don't think you have any). Bring your drum and percussion instruments or play some of ours.

Dancers, flutes and didgeridoos are always welcome at Rhythm Events. They add an incredible energy to the community.

When Tuesday June 24th, 7pm
Where Traditions in Olympia, 300 5th Ave SW
Cost only $5 at the door No cash No problem. No one is turned away.

Contact Michael...Mobile 208 660 7197 Email Michael@DrumaticInnovation.com