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Thanks to JT Hume and Cassidy Carson for the great interview: carsonhume.com/2025/06/22/r...

Why is there a tree in Ellensburg, Washington, located in front of an historic house, which has a whale bone sticking out of it? It's a mystery I've tried to answer in the latest posting of the Washingtoner Blog, thewashingtoner.blogspot.com

My newest piece in 1883 Magazine. Here's the link to the entire story and the whole issue (my story begins on page 18): issuu.com/1883kittitas...

The new issue of 1883, which contains two features by me, is now available to read on ISSUU: (issuu.com/.../docs/188...). It was an honor to interview longtime Cle Elum history teacher Fred Krueger for the issue (pgs. 6-7) and fun to write a history of Ellensburg Blue Agates (pgs. 12-13). Enjoy!

Started a new blog about cool places in my neck of Washington state: thewashingtoner.blogspot.com

Please join me—and about two dozen other authors—on Saturday, March 1, at the Pacific Northwest Author Book Signing Event sponsored by the Yakima Women’s Century Club on Saturday, March 1, from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Donald House, 304 N. 2nd St. in Yakima. The event is free and open to all.

This is cool! gulfof.mapquest.com?name=Orange+...

The February issue of 1883 Magazine is out and includes my story on the mysterious "Mel's Hole!" You can read the entire issue at: issuu.com/1883kittitas... . Or pick up a free, printed copy at many local businesses.

Thanks to the New York Times, I earned a wonderful new word today that sums up my feelings about current affairs:

"Kakistocracy, which means government by the least suitable or competent citizens of a state."

This was a fun one to write: backyardtraveler.blogspot.com

Several weeks ago, I taped a segment on the new Wild Nevadacast podcast with host (and good friend) Dave Santina. The episode dropped today and I’m so excited!
It can be accessed at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e... or www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfTM.... Enjoy!