May 18, 2020A glimpse into Stella Muzzall's lifeThis time between Mother’s Day and Memorial Day is a great time to remember the strong independent women who made this farm a go...
Mar 5, 2020Environmental activist or active environmentalist?As a farmer and outdoorsman, I despise litter. Maybe it’s because the wind blows on Whidbey Island, but it seems we spend an inordinate...
Feb 19, 2020The value of listeningI would love if Olympia did a lot more listening. It’s by listening that I can convey your concerns, your questions, your opinions...
Jan 12, 2020I won't marginalize you for your opinionWell this is the weekend. Shelly commented, “it’s kind of like sending you off to college”. In some respects it is. I will be inundated...
Jan 6, 2020Civility in OlympiaIn the past few years politics have devolved into name-calling vitriol that I don’t recognize, and it has only gotten worse in our state...
Dec 4, 2019This is my home...I guess it is because as a farmer I am tied to the land. So when I hear people talk about moving away because of the state of the State...
Dec 1, 2019The religion of pessimismThis might end up a little long but please stick with me. It would seem that we have a new religion in our country. That religion is...