I built a raft out of plastic pop bottles and plywood, and then sailed away for a Saturday. I had sailed many kinds of vessels in the waters of southern Puget Sound, but never a homemade raft. The raft cost me $60.

I have taken a dozen of classroom management workshops in my 31 years as a public educator. They have been sometimes more or less useless. The problem seems to always be a disconnect, between what is supposed to happen in the mind of the author, and what happens in real life. Often the educational theory involves a system of rewards and unpleasant consequences for student behavior. The theory is that given a choice students will choose the rewards and avoid the unpleasant consequences. This is often true and valid theory. However, sometimes this method doesn't work. A few noncompliant...

I left the beach on the Island at 11:00 pm. All went well and I made it to the Olympia Shoal in 3 hours. Then in the dark I saw some fishing boats. The boats and the nets were not properly lighted. I paddled toward the east shore, a half mile away, then I hit the net. The current was rushing through the nets and at first I was just trapped against it. Then I capsized. I wasn't worried because I heard a speed boat rushing out to me.

When I first saw Young Cove I became enamored with the beautiful green water and the heavily treed shoreline. The cove is not very big. It is 1/4 of a mile wide at the mouth and 1/2 a mile long. It is twelve feet deep at high tide and goes dry on most low tides. A few hours twice a day, it is a mud flat. Only on the hottest days when the mud is exposed does the aroma make itself known. I must have grown immune to the smell. I really don't ever smell it anymore. The benefits of low tide are two-fold. One, the water gets drained out and exchanged for clear water from Eld Inlet. Two, as the...

This is unlike any cookbook you have every read. This is a brief but exciting book of alternative ways to make some interesting and tasty foods. I have become very good at making fermented and sprouted products, and other homemade treats. Even if you live without a lot of heat in your living space; you can make these goodies. Years ago I found ways to make these recipes in the difficult environment of boat dwelling. I moved on to land 16 years ago. One of pleasant effects of this move; was being able to have more control over the temperature in the kitchen and owning a refrigerator. I will...

Disclaimer Kayaking is inherently dangerous. If you attempt to imitate my exploits you may die. Get trained in water safety and boating safety before you attempt any water adventures. Forward I don't set out to have exciting adventures. I set out to have an interesting time. When you try to live with the tides and currents, you must accept your limitations. You must submit to these unstoppable forces of nature. If you live with a light heart amazing things will come your way and adventures will happen. Philosophy I could stay home and miss the beautiful treasures provided by the natural...

Introduction During my 34 years as a working adult I have had the opportunity to interview for and gain several positions. Along the way I have developed strategies for raising your chances of getting the position. While there is no guarantee, the following ideas are real food for thought and may just make you a star A Context Let's assume that you just graduated from college and now you are joining the vast pool of unemployed candidates. Hopefully you started your search before you graduated, but we will assume the worst and start from the beginning. Remember, nobody owes you work. The boss...