About Author: Watt Childress

Description: Watt is a freelance columnist who owns Jupiter’s Books in Cannon Beach. His work has appeared in Hipfish, the Cannon Beach Citizen, the North Coast Citizen, the Daily Astorian, the Seaside Signal, and the Upper Left Edge (bless the Rev. Billy’s soul). Email him at wattchildress@yahoo.com.

Posts by Watt Childress

A Tale of Two Canoes and a media slip

Posted on March 13, 2012 | No Comments
As a freelance columnist I weigh in on many issues that are covered by the press. Sometimes the coverage itself merits comment, as evidenced by a local Indian story. For...
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Data processing with Janus in southern France

Posted on January 22, 2012 | No Comments
“Be kind to strangers, lest they’re angels in disguise.” - verse from Shakespeare and Company song Offbeat questions arise while minding my bookshop in winter on the Oregon coast. Like...
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The Tortoise and the Euro

Posted on December 4, 2011 | No Comments
Near the center of Athens you can walk through large tracts of public land covered in rocks, ruins, wooded areas, and dry-land vegetation. Go in one direction and you’ll find...
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Surfing Without A Pair

Posted on September 8, 2011 | 2 Comments
A young surfer recently stopped by my shop to buy an out-of-print book about her passion. During the exchange she used a familiar word to praise a sister wave-rider. “She...
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Editor’s sudden exit raises questions

Posted on May 10, 2011 | 1 Comment
WHEN I DIE, it would be great if Michael Burkett were still around these parts and would say something at my funeral. If that happens, I hope he talks about...
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