Topic & Content A textbook and general survey of wargaming and game design techniques. The book’s contents are organized as follows: Ch. 1: What is
Author: Tim Migaki
I am a social studies teacher and a super-geek. I have two great passions in life: Japan and the sea. The first is the byproduct of spending over 15 years studying about Japan's language, culture, history, literature, and art. The second is due to the fact that I've spent too much time (10+ years) around sailors.
I read vociferously because reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.
Other interests include: photography, science fiction, Star Wars, space stuff, jogging, martial arts.
Sailor Speak of the Week – In Irons
Definition Adjective A sailing craft that is caught dead in the wind and unable to fill her sails on a new tack or make forward
Sailor Speak of the Week – Holystone
Definition Noun A brick-shaped piece of sandstone used for scouring the wooden decks of a ship. Origin 18th century. Comments The purpose of this activity
Book Reviews: Lost Battles & Simulating War by Philip Sabin
While these are two different books, I thought it would be appropriate to put both reviews in one post since they deal with the same
3 Year Anniversary!!!
Well, it’s been another year of the blog! I think we can all agree that 2020 was a pretty big freaking dumpster fire. Thankfully, 2021
Sailor Speak of the Week – Gammon Iron
Definition Noun The iron band that replaced gammoning for holding the bowsprit in place. Origin 19th century. Comments Since gammoning was originally a lashing, it
