Tag Archives: Nick Fish

Pieces of Nick

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Jim Blackwood Jr

The picture. It was late. Nick had been invited to the opening of a new exhibit at Pittock Mansion. As his Parks guy, I went with him. We got an amazing tour of the things the public don’t see, hidden … Continue reading →

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The Chief

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Jim Blackwood Jr

The tiny round table was already overloaded with 6 empty beer bottles.  She had waved away the offer of glasses.  We met at the little bar beneath the office tower where I was currently robbing an insurance company as a … Continue reading →

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The Commissioner and The Baseball

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Jim Blackwood Jr

  What is the strangest relationship you have ever had? Was it in your family, so you had no choice? Did you have a lover whose very existence in your live now baffles you? Did you have a boss who you are now … Continue reading →

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The Road Taken — My Second Act

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Jim Blackwood Jr

When I take breaks from playing and working outdoors, I find myself streaming The West Wing on Netflix. Besides my fantasy of living in an Aaron Sorkin world where everyone is wicked smart and funny with heads brimming with useful … Continue reading →

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