I grew up in Brinnon, a small town tucked between the Olympic Mountains and Hood Canal. During the bright days of my summer vacations I swam the Dosewallips River and hiked our national forests. I've spent my life in these woods and they are truly lovely, dark and deep.

Last year I thought often of my beautiful home, primarily because I was so far from it! After training in Maryland, I sailed as a Merchant Mariner on the Great Lakes. The chal... Show more