Sam Taylor's decision to leave journalism (Bellingham Herald) to take a job as city clerk for Ferndale, Wash., prompted me to think about others who have left the news biz -- Erica Curless (horse masseuse), Taryn Hecker (photography), Marc Stewart (public relations), Keith Erickson (public relations), Susan Cuff (college alumni director), Julie Titone (college instructor), Dave Bond (independent mining reporter), etc.

Question: Can you think of others who have left the news biz for a career outside the media?