What this is about
The idea
SkookumView is an ongoing story of an over-traditional-age father bonding with his son.
When I was young, I spent hours with my grandfather and cousin building a rock wall and fixing up an old cabin. Those were great times and this is an effort to provide something similar for Wylie.
About the name
While laying in front of the fireplace, my grandfather would tell us stories about an old-time prospector known as Skookum Joe. Skookum, we were told, meant “good,” as Joe was described as a decent man who disappeared each summer into the mountains, returning each fall with enough gold to live out the winter and obtain a “grubstake” for the following summer. Skookum Joe was, apparently, well liked and easy going. I don’t know what finally happened to him, but his gold mine was never found. Or so goes the family legend.
Later, I found that Skookum means “Strong” or “Monstrously significant,” but I think that “Good” is also implied.
The Players
Wylie
Logan
Our Core Values
Although we want to get something done, enjoying the process of trying, failing, learning is far more important. Bashes with friends and family will also be graded highly.
- Enjoy the process
- Enjoy the people
- Enjoy the learning
Sabrina and her smile
Scott observing in style.