PORTFOLIO OF WRITING
One of my passions, alongside art, is writing. In fact, for me, writing is an art. Being able to weave tapestries of words that move people or enlighten them is one of the most powerful things that one can do, in my opinion.
Below, you will find an extended collection of writing that I have done on a professional level for several different causes. Please take your time to view and read these high-resolution JPG clips or PDFs.
Promotional Material (2007-Present)
Team of ethnographers returns from field school in Northern Mexico PDF
First ethnographic field school off to promising start PDF
Silverton Appeal-Tribune (April 2006-May 2007)
Bowling alley hopes to strike a chord with local residents PDF
College can leave parents empty PDF JPG Clip
Davenport Arabians celebrate a century in the United States PDF JPG Clip
Davenport Days swing into Silverton for a weekend of fun PDF JPG Clip
Davenport's Arabian Quest recreates history at GeerCrest PDF JPG Clip
Drawing attention to Silverton's most famous artist JPG Clip
Eating local never tasted so good PDF JPG Clip
Edelweiss Village celebrates German Richtfest PDF
Event delights Silverton residents PDF JPG Clip
Faussett Days to flow into Silverton again PDF
Few DUIIs during long weekend PDF
For the love of the Arabian horses PDF JPG Clip
Garden of Love PDF
Harvest Festival returns for 34th year PDF
Havenhill Lavender Farm celebrates the French country way PDF
Havenhill Lavender Farm prepares for large turnout at annual festival PDF
Mardi Gras celebration returns to Mount Angel PDF
Marion County voters decide PDF JPG Clip
Mayor on the mend from heart surgery PDF
Mayor's Ball delivers thousands to local groups PDF
McTeacher Night comes to Robert Frost school PDF
Mount Angel decides to drop Peer Court program starting July 1 PDF
New bakery rises in Silverton PDF JPG Clip
O'fest awards close to $80K PDF JPG Clip
Plant Sale aids SHS programs PDF
Poet Laureate headlines Silverton poetry fest PDF
Poetry association receives grand PDF
Roth shares the secrets to his 44 years of success PDF JPG Clip
Saturday 4 Kids bloom at the Oregon Garden PDF JPG Clip
Silverton alumna receives award upon college graduation PDF
Silverton councilor suddenly steps down PDF
Silverton Hospital prepares for flu pandemic with other agencies PDF JPG Clip
Silverton's having a ball PDF JPG Clip
Students get a visit from dental hygienists PDF
The 27th Annual Homer Davenport Days is this weekend PDF
The Gordon House decorates its interior PDF
The 'Wright' party PDF
Town 'Saga' returns for final run PDF
West Nile virus discovered in Silverton PDF JPG Clip
The Stayton Mail (April 2006-May 2007)
Berry Good PDF
DEQ Proposes approval of cleanup at Sublimity site PDF
Forty-four years of success PDF
Grant money given to help local groups by Oregon Cultural Trust PDF
Harvest Festival returns for 34th year PDF JPG Clip
Life skills teacher honored by WalMart PDF
Marion Co. returns 40 percent of mail ballots PDF
Off-duty police officer aids neighbors during home invasion PDF
Peer Court bids farewell to two volunteers PDF
Plants possess the power of Cupid PDF
Power outage affects more than 16,000 PDF
Stayton Christian building a band piece by piece PDF
Stayton Public Library to celebrate new digs PDF JPG Clip
Stayton-Sublimity Chamber of Commerce runs around the block PDF
Stayton-Woodburn railroad gets upgrades PDF
West Nile virus discovered in Marion County PDF
The Statesman-Journal (April 2006-May 2007)
Children's program blooms JPG Clip
Willamette Week (June 2005-September 2005)
Best Puppy Pool JPG Clip
Best Worst Writer JPG Clip
Western Oregon Journal
The Elle Word (September 2005-June 2007)
A new coat of paint for a new year PDF JPG Clip
Accept the present moment, and appreciate nature's flow JPG Clip
Forever 20 JPG Clip
Good things come to those who wait JPG Clip
Let me tell you a secret JPG Clip
Make your contribution a useful one PDF JPG Clip
Share yourself, but don't go overboard PDF JPG Clip
Spring reminds us that there's life in death JPG Clip
The end really is near JPG Clip
'Tis the season to be grinchy JPG Clip
United we stand, divided we fall PDF JPG Clip
What I've learned from sports PDF
You are alone (just like everyone else) PDF JPG Clip
All Elle. All the Time. (September 2004-June 2004)
A little selflessness goes a long way JPG Clip
Current oil disputes encourage conservation JPG Clip
Don't give in to commmercialization—remember the true meaning of the holiday JPG Clip
End of term calls for renewal and change JPG Clip
Hold fast to memories before they are gone JPG Clip
Lasting friendship requires adaptation from everyone involved JPG Clip
Pope John Paul II: An Inspiration to All JPG Clip
Respect everyone's views, despite whether or not they agree with personal politics
JPG clip
Table manners are invaluable at Chinese restaurants JPG Clip
The first step to success is believing in yourself JPG Clip
The manifesto of a poor college student JPG Clip
When stressed, do what's best JPG Clip
Whether a role model or admirer, you are beautiful the way you are JPG Clip
Working is much more rewarding than receiving a handout JPG Clip
Writer's Block: The unthinkable that happens to everyone JPG Clip
Stories and Reporting (September 2004-June 2007)
Applesauce: A saucy addition to your typical fast-food diet JPG Clip
Car jumps curb, crashes into building JPG Clip
Censorship controversies surround cable-access shows PDF JPG Clip
Dinner parties incorporate old-school charm into today's often hectic world JPG Clip
Give the gift of entertainment this holiday season PDF JPG Clip
Juanes' third album falls short of expected perfection PDF JPG Clip
'Look out, Barrymores; here come the Hays!' JPG Clip
Recall election set for Friday JPG Clip
Seven remedies for that pesky hangover JPG Clip
The good, the bad and the ugly in the world of small towns and metropolises JPG Clip
The new mixer? JPG Clip
The spin on Placebo: Five albums, and still going strong PDF
Unearth your inner bookworm this Christmas break with these exciting reads! JPG Clip
