Archive - Fishing for a Reason

Dropping the Ball

Just because you can't carry everything doesn't mean you can't carry on

Apr 17 •

March 2024

It's that time of year when I can't wait to be on the boat again. Even in the engine room.

Mar 26 •

I know two posts ago I dissed sports. But maybe fun is good. Maybe I need it. But what even is fun anymore?

Mar 16 •

Mitkof Middle School wrestling wraps-up

Reprinted from the Petersburg Pilot

Mar 8 •

Mr. Jake's Fight Club

Few times have I been so proud/embarrassed as when my wife called me "a middle school boy whisperer."

Mar 2 •

October 2023

Commentary for the Petersburg Pilot Newspaper: Bristol Bay Fishermen pay the price for recent record salmon runs

Oct 6, 2023 •

April 2023

Meanwhile, outside the Colosseum

Those who can't create, recreate. Those who can't recreate, dictate.

Apr 27, 2023 •

Chapter 11: Trailer Trash

From my memoir Fishing for a Reason: An Alaskan boy grows up

Apr 25, 2023 •

White-winged dove spotted in Petersburg, only fifth sighting in Alaska

Reprinted from the Petersburg Pilot

Apr 19, 2023 •

March 2023

Chapter 10: Fired from Freedom

From my memoir Fishing for a Reason: An Alaskan boy grows up

Mar 28, 2023 •

How does wastewater work?

A tour of the award-winning Petersburg wastewater treatment facility

Mar 9, 2023 •

Chapter 9: Nightcap

From my memoir Fishing for a Reason: An Alaskan boy grows up

Mar 1, 2023 •

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