The personal and the public By Butch Freedman It’s labeled S.A.D., a very appropriate acronym as it stands for seasonal affective disorder. In laymen’s terms, it means that as…
Category: Guest Column
Happy Trails to You …
By Lianne Thompson, Clatsop County Commissioner Did you ever watch Roy Rogers and Dale Evans sing, “Happy Trails to You”? That song ran through my mind as I looked for the…
The Difference Between Politics and Government
By LaNicia Duke Dear Tillamook County (and state of Oregon), Even though I did not complete my non-affiliated run for Governor of Oregon, I am still committed and determined to help…
Why the Pendulum Swings – How Behavioral Economics plays a role in politics and what we can do about it
By Michelle Jenck, M.Ed., Master Certificate in Behavioral Economics The seismic wave of the midterm elections has made impact. The question now is if Democrats will interpret this victory as a…
BUTCH’S BLOG: This sentence does not need an exclamation point!
By Butch Freedman This sentence does not need an exclamation point! It definitely does not need two!! And why would you ever use three?!!! Okay, I admit it. I am a…
MANY THINGS CONSIDERED: America’s Awful Mistake
“Everyone makes mistakes, but if you make the same mistake twice, it’s no longer a mistake, it’s a choice.” – said everyone at least once By Marc C. Johnson Two…
BUTCH’S BLOG – MOVIE REVIEW: “Wildwood”—an amazing film
By Butch Freedman I’m not normally a fan of animated films, and so was somewhat hesitant to go with my wife to see the new animated movie, “Wildwood”, that was playing at…
GIFT FROM THE MUSE: Winding Down
EDITOR’S NOTE: You might have noticed that Neal Lemery’s pieces are now appearing under a different heading “Gift from the Muse” instead of Words of Wisdom … Neal’s note to me when…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Move to Heal – How Somatic Therapy Helps Mind and Body
By Michelle Jenck, M.Ed Health and Kinesiology Have you ever noticed how stress shows up in your body? Tight shoulders, shallow breath, a racing heart? Our bodies often carry the stories…
BUTCH’S BLOG: It’s A New Day
By Butch Freedman “Time and Tide Wait for No Man.” Geoffrey Chaucer We were all holding our breath, scared that our hopes and dreams might once again be shattered as they…
