Salt Water Coffee

Rambling on about replacing lights, getting a porta potty, and being summoned for jury duty.

Discussing the groups that come through the submarine after museum hours are over. Also, the Portland Public Schools (PPS) Teacher's Strike.

There are several instances of submarines sinking another submarine in WWII. This is the case of I-176: the only Japanese submarine to sink an American submarine.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2022/10/02/i-176-the-only-ijn-submarine-to-sink-a-usn-submarine/

Some ships are really lucky. Some ships are really unlucky. USS Ross is probably both in this case since she survived two direct mine hits during WWII.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2022/09/04/uss-ross-the-destroyer-that-survived-2-mine-hits/

The storied USCGC Alert served for more than 40 years but met a rather ignominious end.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2022/01/23/the-loss-of-uscgc-alert-wsc-wmec-127/

I pondered more of the nice things about working as a substitute and on a submarine.

Discussing spending $49 on a piece of plastic, new wheels for my office chair, and my experiences (thus far) of being a tour guide on a submarine museum ship.

Discussing weird scams on Youtube, computer glitches with peripherals and drivers, social media laws in Utah, and gas laws in Oregon.

Looking at how sailing ships move to windward. It often involves a number of turns.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2021/02/21/tacking-and-wearing-jibing/

Discussing the long line of historians and researchers who have come before us and done the hard work.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2020/09/13/standing-on-the-shoulders-of-giants/

We dropped a lot of sh*t on Vietnam during the war...including a toilet. This is that toilet's story.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2020/11/15/that-time-the-u-s-navy-bombed-vietnam-with-a-toilet/

The most important small-scale infantry battle of the early Pacific War occurred on the island of Guadalcanal.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2021/08/15/the-battle-of-the-tenaru/

Discussing the nature of history as a narrative and interpretation of events written by historians.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2021/04/25/history-as-a-reconstruction-of-events/

A short discussion on the naval tactic of holding the weather gage and why it was important in the Age of Sail.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2021/03/28/the-weather-gage/

Examining why people believe in conspiracy theories and what we can do to change their minds...if at all.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2020/08/09/conspiracy-theories-simple-answers-to-complex-problems/

Discussing the benefits and drawbacks of A.I.-generated content.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2023/03/19/a-i-generated-content-a-teachers-perspective-pt-3-benefits-drawbacks-of-a-i-content/

Discussing cheating/plagiarism I've seen and extrapolating the use of A.I. to it.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2023/02/19/a-i-generated-content-a-teachers-perspective-pt-2-cheating-a-i-plagiarism/

Testing out ChatGPT's ability to write convincingly.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2023/01/22/a-i-generated-content-a-teachers-perspective-pt-1-testing/

Getting my Covid booster and a new laptop and audio interface.

Examining the world's largest underwater sinkhole.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2019/10/20/the-great-blue-hole/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2021/06/20/the-naval-vessel-vs-the-lighthouse-urban-legend/

This often-told story is about a naval ship nearly crashing into a lighthouse. A cliched sea story that's become very overused.

Getting Covid, getting the flu, playing games, and getting a large-capacity hard drive.

Discussing the value of history and why we shouldn't be dismissive of it.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2019/12/15/dont-cheapen-history/

Dump truck bumper stickers, a 5th grade teacher with a "kill list," and the joys of substitute teaching in high school.

Discussing part 4 (final part) of my time teaching middle school and the final decisions I've made this (school) year.

Discussing part 3 of the lessons I've learned from a year of teaching middle school.

Discussing the development and usage of the line of battle (AKA battle line) naval tactic.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2021/06/06/the-line-of-battle/

Discussing changing tastes in video games and part 2 of the lessons I've learned from a year of teaching middle school.

Learn about the time the State of Oregon solved the problem of a dead whale on a beach by using high explosives.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2020/10/18/that-time-oregon-blew-up-a-whale/

Discussing what differentiates a navy from an army or an air force. Also, how the environment of the ocean contributes to a navy's characteristics.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2020/04/05/what-are-the-attributes-of-a-navy/

Discussing getting a 2nd monitor and part 1 of the lessons I've learned from a year of teaching middle school. It's been tough.

Discussing the role, envisioned weapons, and sensors of the F-35 Lightning II.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2019/10/13/f-35-lightning-ii-pt-2-its-role/

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2019/10/06/f-35-lightning-ii-pt-1-development/

Part 1: Discussing the design and development of the F-35 Lightning II

Following up with more information on the sinking of the Russian cruiser Moskva. Discussing propaganda and the fictional "Ghost of Kyiv" and the cracking of Light Hash Rate graphics cards.  

Discussing the sinking of the Russian cruiser Moskva, the pointless Academy Awards show (including Will Smith slapping Chris Rock), why I don't watch the news on TV, and a follow-up to the previous random musings where I discussed the Johnjay and Rich "War of the Roses" segment.  

Having previously looked at what historical interpretations are, we now turn to examining what "bad history" is.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2021/12/05/what-is-bad-history/

We examine what historical interpretations are and how they are created.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2021/05/23/interpretation-in-history/

Discussing how the Black, White, Red, and Yellow Seas got their names.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2019/07/14/the-colored-seas/

Wherein I discuss:

The stressful school year (thus far), watching shows from my childhood (X-Files & Ally McBeal), Survivorman, and the Johnjay and Rich show & the Jubal show.

Examining (and attempting to reconcile) the differences in how war films portray events versus what actually happened. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2020/03/29/drama-vs-facts-historical-accuracy-in-war-films/

Examining the theoretical concept of a decisive naval battle and what elements would be required to exploit and win one.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2020/01/12/how-to-win-a-decisive-naval-battle/

Wherein I discuss:

• Getting a graphics card and completing my PC build!
• Strange dreams of fighting zombies
• Changing jobs

Discussing:

• How to use a crosswalk
• The recent heatwave in the Pacific NW in late-June 2021
• Changing jobs to middle school teaching
• Avoiding arguments on social media and developing a simulation of social media based on wargame design philosophies

Discussing the design and history of the U.S. Navy's Omaha-class Light Cruisers.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://thetidesofhistory.com/2019/09/29/omaha-class-cruisers/

Wherein I discuss:

Witnessing car accidents and the tokenism and patronizing nature of Asian-American Heritage Month and Teacher Appreciation Week.