Why would anyone want to be a Seattle police chief?
Mayor Jenny Durkan needs to find a new Seattle police chief. But would anyone want to take on the job under these circumstances?9 years ago
Ron’s favorite things of 2017: A holiday gift guide
Need help shopping for the holidays? Try the Ron of the Ron and Don "What Are We Talking About Here:" My Favorite Things of 2017 Holiday Gift Guide.9 years ago
Shower thoughts: Travel tips, cryptocurrency and country music
In this edition of shower thoughts, Ron discusses lessons learned from his recent travels, cryptocurrency, and the battery revolution starting now.9 years ago
Why sexual misconduct is too often ignored
How can so many men in power get away with sexual misconduct? The answer is simple: money ... and psychopaths. But mostly it's about the money.9 years ago
A message to the MyNorthwest comments section
Is the comments section really worth it if it just devolves into mindless insults and personal attacks? What purpose does that serve?9 years ago
Let’s give Seattle’s new Mayor Durkan a fighting chance
This week, Seattle has a new mayor with Jenny Durkan. Let's stop the bleeding and give this mayor a fighting chance. I'm rooting for her.9 years ago
Reflecting on my travels through Portugal
There are two types of travelers. Ron's type is the kind that travels for challenge, to places that are entirely different than day-to-day life.9 years ago
Gratitude goes beyond the Thanksgiving holiday
Practicing gratitude is a learned skill, not just a hokey holiday tradition. Try practicing them every day, not just on one Thursday in November.9 years ago
Let’s not let Charleena Lyles’ death be in vain
My hope is that we take the shooting death of Charleena Lyles and use it as fuel to get better. Better police training, better mental health care, and better as family members.9 years ago
Shower thoughts: Internet troll of the week and holiday traveling
Ron addresses trolls on MyNorthwest.com, and admits that he turns into a troll himself while driving. Plus, thoughts on rideshare drivers.9 years ago
Advice for dealing with your personal storm
We all have personal storms. Recently, mine was a divorce. It's difficult and trying. Here's some advice from weathering your storm.9 years ago
The line between flirting and harassment at work
On one hand we have controversies around Harvey Weinstein. On the other we have people who met at work and got married. Should you flirt at work?9 years ago
It is time to end Thursday Night Football for good
Richard Sherman is the latest casualty of Thursday Night Football. It's time to end the Thursday night football games for good.9 years ago
Shower thoughts: Post-Election Day edition
In this edition of shower thoughts, Ron Upshaw considers post-election results, Twitter changes, and suggests a few podcasts for you to try.9 years ago
I’m conflicted about how to heat my house
How do you decide to heat your home when it's cold? Thermostat down with sweaters on? Crank it up? Perhaps your family prefers the classic fire.9 years ago
Finding an emotion after the Texas church shooting
I wanted to have a reaction after hearing about the latest shooting at a Texas Church. I wanted to. But I'm embarrassed that I didn't.9 years ago
Turns out other countries believe in facts
As tech giants like YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter face strongly worded questions here in the United States about their responsibility for the rise of fake news, Germany is bringing out the big guns.9 years ago
Why I hate, then love, Daylight Saving Time
There's one day that I love more than my birthday or even Christmas. It's Daylight Saving Time. Except, this upcoming one -- I hate.9 years ago
Shower thoughts: The Civil War and Christmas
This week's Shower Thoughts with Ron Upshaw covers the World Series, bad but good weather, the Civil War and the upcoming holidays.9 years ago
3 reasons I can’t get into Halloween
It's hard for a grown man without kids to generate the enthusiasm for this holiday that is expected by my radio co-workers.9 years ago
Modern parenting in an on-demand world
Has parenting changed in an on-demand world? And how will this affect kids who don't have to strive for the little things like we did?9 years ago
Sorry, but everything does not happen for a reason
It's a great bumper sticker slogan, but it's not reality. I'm sorry, but everything does not happen for a reason. Stop using this phrase.9 years ago
Shower thoughts: Distracted walking, baseball and billionaires
Ron returns to the shower for some deep thinking. What's the deal with distracted walking? Baseball? And the secrets of billionaires.9 years ago
