Topic & Content Published in 2022, this book examines the lives and military service of six prominent Nisei (2nd generation Japanese-Americans) of the U.S. Army’s
Month: February 2023
Sailor Speak of the Week – Marine
Definition Adjective Noun Origin 15th century. From the Latin word, mare, meaning the sea. Then via Old French and Anglo-Norse. Comments The adjective is fairly
A.I.-Generated Content – A Teacher’s Perspective [Pt. 2 – Cheating & A.I. Plagiarism]
Disclaimer: I’m a secondary social studies teacher and amateur historian. I’m NOT an expert in history, the English language, or artificial intelligence/machine learning. All mistakes,
Sailor Speak of the Week – Locker
Definition Noun Origin Probably earlier than the early 17th century. From the Old English word loc, meaning barrier. Comments Naturally, this refers to the small
Visiting the Yamato Museum [Kure Maritime Museum]
Note: Unless otherwise noted, all information is from the museum. Some of the signs and placards in the museum are also in English, but I’ve
Sailor Speak of the Week – King Post
Definition Noun Origin 16th century. Of dubious nautical connotation. Comments Positioned close to the cargo hatches and used for loading and unloading smaller kinds of
Fair Winds & Following Seas 