By Butch Freedman The two are almost inseparable. That is—living at the Coast and prowling along the beach looking for treasures. And, if you are diligent and keep your head down, the…
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!
Meet Lynx, United Paws Kitten of the Week
Meet Lynx, United Paws Cat of the Week. Beautiful and exotic with swirling bands of gold and brown on thick fur that matches her large golden eyes, Lynx is described by her…
BUTCH’S BLOG: Living in Two Worlds
By Butch Freedman “The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposing ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function. One should,…
BUTCH’S BLOG: It’s Coming to a Head
By Butch Freedman If you saw the trump interview with Meet The Press — the one where he waddled off in a huff — you saw a man besieged and tormented by…
BUTCH’S BLOG: Artificial (lack of) Intelligence
By Butch Freedman I’ve tried to hide from this issue, pretending that it didn’t impact me, that I was now too old to worry about such things. But that was foolhardy of…
Meet BeMo, United Paws Cat of the Week
Meet BeMo – one of the amazing cats fostered by United Paws of Tillamook. With his luxuriously soft fur, a perfect white triangle framing his drop-dead gorgeous face, light green eyes showing…
Open Reception at Blue Water Fine Art Gallery Featuring Artist Jennifer Bundy-Cobb Saturday June 13
Briney & Bloom: A Coastal Summer Featuring June Artist of the Month: Jennifer Bundy Cobb On view June 12 – July 5 Blue Water Fine Art Gallery is delighted to present Briney…
BUTCH’S BLOG: Words Matter
By Butch Freedman As a long-time writer, and one who has received his share of rejection, I am sensitive to the pain that criticism can bring. In the past, I’ve let it…
BUTCH’S BLOG: Guess Who
By Butch Freedman My father was the best man ever. Everybody says that. He even gave me a small loan of a million dollars to start my first business. He said I…
United Paws Seeking Foster Volunteers
RETIRED? LOVE CATS? United Paws of Tillamook desperately needs more safe, loving homes willing to offer temporary and longer term shelter to abandoned cats and kittens. UP provides ongoing support to Volunteer Fosters, providing…
