Monthly Archives: July 2014

Fire Pistons

Have you ever heard of a fire piston? Western society’s history came incredibly to this being a common household term. The story goes that British or American sailors observed natives of the South Pacific making fires with an ingenious tool. … Continue reading

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Reunions

This year my sister, Beth’s high school class celebrates its 30th anniversary reunion. Instead of attending her fellow graduates, she’s headed to Wrangell, Alaska, to attend the reunion with people she knew in junior high. Any and all class reunions … Continue reading

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