Ode to an Older Time: Peter Johnson

Johnson said he eventually learned how to square dance, tap dance, salsa, and much more. Johnson said his favorite subject was Physical Education. He attended the  University of Washington after graduating from high school and achieved his Business Associate's Degree. 

Johnson said he has worked for Iron-Founded and Vaagen Brothers Lumber Mill before logging and cutting firewood independently for 40 years. Johnson said some of the skills needed for logging are awareness, quick reactions, and good maintenance on all your equipment. He said he likes his job because he's outside in nature and works independently with his own hours and wage. He said he has always loved nature since he was a kid. Johnson noted that his least favorite part is the danger and that he has broken his back twice while logging. He said he can also walk up to the equivalent of 10 miles a day while logging. Johnson shared that he married once and had a son, Justin Johnson, before divorcing. His son is now in California, teaching guitar. Johnson also has a daughter, Autumn, who is attending university at Gonzaga University. He stated one of the wildest things he's done was skydiving; Johnson said he “loved it, and would do it again” if he could. 

Johnson said his hobbies include fishing, bowling, playing horseshoes, coloring, and other things. One of his favorite places to go fishing for salmon is Oroville, Wash. When asked if he regrets anything in life, Johnson said, “All the time, but I'd just do it all over again anyway. I've learned a lot in my life.”  Johnson’s advice for younger generations is to “go out and do something, get off your phones and get into nature, don't be afraid of it, and get hands-on experience in the world.”