The Jason David Newton Newsletter
Faith, fatherhood, and blue-collar life in Moses Lake. Real writing when I actually have something worth saying. No spam, no fluff.
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Things to Do in Moses Lake with Kids: A Local Dad's Honest Guide
I've lived here my whole life. I've got a two-year-old. Here's what actually works for families in Moses Lake, no tourism fluff attached.
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Every Park in Moses Lake, WA Rated and Ranked: A Local Dad's Honest Guide
48 parks. I've been to all of them with my son. Scored on 8 categories so you know exactly where to take your kids on a Saturday.
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Ryker's Second Fire Department Story Time at the Moses Lake Public Library
A Friday morning at the library with my two-year-old. One of those simple mornings that ends up meaning more than you expect.
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Being a Single Dad in Moses Lake: The Real Unfiltered Version
No advice column. No perfectly curated Instagram version. Just the honest truth about what single dad life in a small town actually looks like.
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What I Want My Son to Know Before He's Old Enough to Not Listen to Me
Life lessons from a Christian dad in Moses Lake. The stuff worth passing down before they stop asking for your opinion.
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Five Things Three Years at Sea Taught Me That No Job on Land Ever Could
Working as Second Assistant Engineer aboard the C/P Starbound in the Bering Sea. What it taught me that still shows up every single day.
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Things to Do in Moses Lake with Kids: A Local Dad's Honest Guide
I've lived here my whole life and have a two-year-old. Here's what actually works for families in Moses Lake, no tourism fluff.
Medium
Every Park in Moses Lake, WA Rated and Ranked: A Local Dad's Honest Guide
48 parks scored on 8 categories. Blue Heron is still the best. McCosh is the heartbeat of the community.
Medium
Ryker's Second Fire Department Story Time at the Moses Lake Public Library
A Friday morning at the library with my two-year-old. One of those simple mornings that ends up meaning more than you expect.
Medium
A Day Off With Ryker
What a day with a two-year-old in Moses Lake actually looks like. No filter, no agenda, just us.
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Being a Christian Dad in Moses Lake: Balancing Faith, Family, and a Mechanical Tech Life
What it actually looks like to try to be a present, faithful dad while working full time in industrial maintenance in a small town.
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Why Hard Work Still Matters in Moses Lake: A Mechanical Technician's Honest Take
The hustle culture crowd and the anti-work crowd are both wrong. Here's what actually works in blue-collar life.
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Lessons from Working at Sea: How Maritime Work Shaped My Life as a Mechanical Technician
Three years in the Bering Sea as a Second Assistant Engineer. What it actually taught me and why it still shows up every day in Moses Lake.
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Growing Up and Working in Moses Lake, Washington: Why I Never Left
A lot of people leave. I stayed. Here's the honest reason why and what Moses Lake actually offers if you're paying attention.
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Faith and Staying Grounded in Moses Lake: How Jesus Keeps Me Steady as a Christian Dad
What it looks like to anchor your life in faith when you work a demanding job, raise a son alone, and live in a small town.
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7 Simple Bible Study Habits That Actually Work for Busy Christian Dads in Moses Lake
Faith habits that fit real life as a working dad. No fluff. Just what actually sticks when your schedule is packed.
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Refrigeration Basics for Beginners: What You Actually Need to Know
Straight-talk breakdown of refrigeration fundamentals from a guy who has run these systems in the Bering Sea and in industrial facilities in Moses Lake.
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Basic Industrial Refrigeration Tools Every New Tech Needs to Know
If you're new to industrial refrigeration, the tool list can be overwhelming. Here's what actually matters on the job from day one.
LinkedIn
Lessons from Working at Sea: What Maritime Work Taught Me
Real skills from the Bering Sea that still show up at work every day in Moses Lake. What three years offshore actually teaches you.
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Photography, reflections, and PNW life.
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A Day Off With Ryker
What a day with a two-year-old in Moses Lake actually looks like. No filter, no editing.
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Life Through a Lens: Why I Started Taking Photography Seriously in Moses Lake
What happened when I started looking at Moses Lake through a camera instead of just driving through it every day.
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What Working the Night Shift Taught Me About Being a Dad in Moses Lake
The quiet hours between shifts are when you figure out what actually matters. Here's what I learned.
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The Bering Sea at 3AM and What It Still Means to Me Living in Moses Lake
Some experiences don't leave you. The Bering Sea is one of them. Living in Moses Lake doesn't change that.
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Why I Stayed in Moses Lake When I Could Have Gone Anywhere
A lot of people leave small towns. I chose to stay. Here's why that was the right call for me.
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Short reads on faith, work, and Moses Lake life.
Lessons from Working at Sea
Spent years as an engineer on a commercial fishing vessel in the Bering Sea. Here's what it taught me that no classroom ever could.
7 Simple Bible Study Habits That Actually Work for Busy Christian Dads
Faith habits that fit real life as a working dad in Moses Lake. No fluff. Just what actually sticks when your schedule is packed.
Official Photography Website Launch
Excited to launch my official photography website. Photos from Moses Lake, Washington and the Pacific Northwest.
Official Website Launch
Excited to launch jasondavidnewton.com. Learn more about my work in mechanical operations, manufacturing, and maritime engineering.
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