In my early 20s, as I was finishing up college, I occasionally wrote feature articles for the Snohomish County Tribune, my hometown paper. Below are articles that I have transcribed and put on the internet, and now can be ignored by a new generation of sophisticated readers. The 80s are back, baby!

The Winter Tale
Anyone used to cold and dark mornings in the Pacific Northwest may relate to this story.

What Is So Funny About A Frog Jumping Contest?
Thanks to my trusted editor Lynda Schuler, this supposedly humorous take on the legendary Kla Ha Ya Days frog jumping contest generated no controversy at the time of its publishing. The well-earned non-response allows me to present this piece as the gem you never read, because I am certain you didn’t. Enjoy!

Schwartzmiller’s Sauerkraut Band
I was lucky enough to play with the Krauts for a couple of years and enthusiastically wrote this piece about the fun we had.

Highway 2 Bypass, 1983
This satirical piece celebrating the opening of the Highway 2 Bypass over forty years ago has lost a little luster. Luckily for you, I have annotated the obscure parts to help you “get” the jokes.