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,…
Category: Guest Column
TILLAMOOK COUNTY LIBRARY PRESENTS “THE DECLARATION AT 250” WITH LOCAL POLITICAL HISTORIAN MARC C. JOHNSON JULY 3RD
EDITOR’S NOTE: Marc C. Johnson is a familiar name to Pioneer readers – our political commentary contributor – has been tapped to examine the Declaration of Independence and it’s 250 years. Sure…
LIFE LESSONS: The Hardest Truth I’ve Had to Accept as a Woman
By Denise Donahue, MEd I came across a post today, and it hit me like a punch in the throat. The kind that knocks the wind out of you. The kind that makes…
MANY THINGS CONSIDERED: Giants Turn Pygmy
“Trump and his justice department saw an opportunity for another ideological fight, this time asserting Christian values are being threatened by a baseball cap.” – Howard Bryant By Marc C. Johnson I’ve…
BUTCH’S BLOG: Down in the Dumps
By Butch Freedman It is early morning and, not surprisingly for this part of the world, it is raining. You sit in your favorite chair scrolling through the day’s news. The more…
BOOK REVIEW: American Men by Jordan Ritter Conn (2026)
By Neal Lemery Being a man in the United States in 2026 is a daunting task, with many obstacles, expectations, and challenges. We don’t make it easy for men to be “successful”…
IN GOOD MENTAL HEALTH: How Grief Taught Me How to Love
By Denise Donohue, MEd I’m listening to one of my favorite Beatles songs, A Day in the Life. I played it over and over after my uncle died. He was my favorite…
BUTCH’S BLOG: A Reflection of Himself
By Butch Freedman The latest fiasco It never ends with this guy. But the latest outrage climbs to the top. It’s not as consequential as his failed wars, or the incredible level…
A POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: “I pay for insurance. Why isn’t this covered?”
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s an installment from Tillamook County’s State Representative Cyrus Javadi’s Substack blog, “A Point of Personal Privilege.” Oregon legislator and local dentist, representing District 32, a focus on practical policies…
WORDS OF WISDOM: Spring Cleaning Madness
By Neal Lemery I’ve been on a spree of decluttering, downsizing, and bringing order to my house. I’ve realized I have hoarding tendencies, and that my lifestyle is messy, cluttered, and often…
