After 37 years, time for reflections and thanks
"After 37 years at daily newspapers, I am ready to begin to be a journalist. But after much reflection, I have decided to retire and focus on writing mystery novels and history, while continuing my personal blog, Rogue Columnist.
This is my last column in The Seattle Times (although you’ll see me one more time come January in Pacific NW magazine).
It’s been a great ride and I’m honored to finish it here. The Seattle Times is an extraordinary organization. I’m especially grateful to publisher Frank Blethen, the Blethen family, and my editors Becky Bisbee, Rami Grunbaum and Suzanne LaViolette.
To have the title of columnist is a serious responsibility. I’ve seen my job as offering opinion backed by facts, starting conversations, trying to see around corners, providing history and context. When I started writing this column, I said I didn’t have all the answers. I still don’t."
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