By Butch Freedman Just got back from an early morning session in the surf. Was out there all by my lonesome; not even another soul walking on the beach. That solitariness, just…
Author: Butch Freedman
I'm a former biologist, current designer, author, and AI and technology enthusiast. Having worked for independent, small newspapers in Oregon since 2012 including the Portland Mercury, the Cannon Beach Gazette, the Seaside Signal, the Hip Fish, and more. I hold a BS degree in watershed restoration science and policy, and a MS in Administration and Management. Please email me with questions, I promise I don't bite!
BUTCH’S BLOG: Working Man
(A Blast from the Past) By Butch Freedman I needed the job. I’d been out of work for six months, living on unemployment and the occasional sale of one of my silly…
BUTCH’S BLOG: My Father and I
By Butch Freedman Even now, in this late stage of my life, my dad long passed away, I am still trying to come to terms with my relationship with my father. Let…
Meet Spice — United Paws Cat of the Week
Meet Spice, United Paws Cat of the Week. If you need a little SPICE in your life, this orange and dark brown calico with her big, bright yellow eyes is the kitty…
BUTCH’S BLOG: I Hate the Fourth
By Butch Freedman I woke up today with a knot in my gut. Still groggy, I wondered where it was coming from, then realized, today is July 4th. I’ve come to…
Another Abuse of Power
This morning I received an email from the Social Security Administration that is basically propaganda for trump. How despicable that this president uses our tax dollars and “independent” government agencies to shamelessly…
BUTCH’S BLOG: Is This Thing Still Working?
Reflections on 250 Years By Butch Freedman Do I love my country? Frankly, not so much these past few years. How could I—or anybody? Look at the evidence of what…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Cultivating Relationships through Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) to Prevent Teen Substance Use
By Sarah Hagopian, Prevention Intern, Tillamook Family Counseling Center These days, you’ve probably heard plenty about the risks of teens trying or using substances. As a parent, it’s natural to feel concerned…
Meet Ranger & Hazel, United Paws Kittens of the Week
Ready for some new friends? Meet Ranger and Hazel, United Paws featured Kittens. For Ranger and Hazel, life started out in a rough and scary way. They were found sick and abandoned…
BUTCH’S BLOG: Sanity on the Fourth?
By Butch Freedman I’m not holding my breath. Yes, it’s that time of year. The true beginning of summer festivities — vacation time, outdoor picnics, kids and teachers freed from the classroom,…
