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Chris Cannon

Chris Cannon once declined a week touring in Willie Nelson's bus so he could attend his final exams and graduate college. It was the worst decision of his life.

Reporting Beat: Chris covers whatever pokes him in the eye and says howdy, and loves the constant learning that his job entails.

Twitter: @cannonwriter

Website: cannonwriter.com

Stories by Chris Cannon

life

Ode to an Ageless Adventurer

About to retire, Jon Turk checked one more item off his to-do list: 2,400 km of icy hell.

By Chris Cannon, 7 Dec 2011

life

A Tyee Series

Trained to Kill

When you look down your rifle, you find death at both ends. Conclusion of the memoir 'Little Sins.'

By Chris Cannon, 29 Jul 2011

life

A Tyee Series

At Life's Excruciating Edge

Your body can turn against you, and there's one person you can't count on. Part two of the memoir 'Little Sins.'

By Chris Cannon, 28 Jul 2011

life

A Tyee Series

Little Sins

Guns, marrow and second chances. A memoir of regrets navigated. Part one.

By Chris Cannon, 27 Jul 2011

opinion

Reacting to Osama bin Laden's Death

A former counter-terrorism marine reflects on America's troubling catharsis.

By Chris Cannon, 9 May 2011

life

So You Want to Be a US Supreme Court Justice

Elena Kagan's try for the job goes to vote today in Congress. First, she had to fill out this form.

By Chris Cannon, 5 Aug 2010

life

A Tyee Series

Save the Planet, Share a Roof

Collective living is greener, saves money and might just expand your world. Last in a reader-funded series.

By Chris Cannon, 28 Apr 2010

news

A Tyee Series

Wash and Share Clothing, a Perfect Fit

New garments made from even 'natural' cotton harm the planet. How to reuse in style. Third in a reader-funded series.

By Chris Cannon, 27 Apr 2010

life

A Tyee Series

Rise of the Communal Bike and Car

As cooperative auto networks catch on, let's sprinkle our cities with public bicycles, too. Second in the reader-funded series 'Share Tactics'.

By Chris Cannon, 21 Apr 2010

life

A Tyee Series

All Together Now

Why sharing stuff is the way to fend off environmental catastrophe -- and eco-narcissists need not apply. First in a reader-funded series.

By Chris Cannon, 20 Apr 2010

life

New Teen Pregnancy Policy Unveiled

'Abstinence Plus' keys off latest research findings, pioneers innovative iPhone aps.

By Chris Cannon, 1 Apr 2010

life

Cutting Back with the Joneses

One mother's practical plan to bring efficiency back to family life.

By Chris Cannon, 22 Feb 2010

life

Fat Chance

Packed on a bit over the holidays? Hey, that wheel doesn't turn itself.

By Chris Cannon, 31 Dec 2009

life

Positions Available at White House

Some job opportunities in the US you may have missed.

By Chris Cannon, 30 Oct 2009