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Today's selection -- from Deviate by Beau Lotto. The resilience and creativity of the human brain: "Ben Underwood was born in 1992 in Sacramento, California, with retinoblastoma, a rare form of cancer that attacks the retina. The disease is most common in children and more often occurs just in one eye, but in Ben's case it was present in […]

Today's selection -- from Origin Story by David Christian. Early mankind's shift from foraging to farming was a reluctant change. But foraging put a premium on limiting population growth, while farming encouraged population growth, so over time, the latter displaced the former: "The warmer, wetter climates of the early Holocene created a few regions of abundant and diverse plant […]

Dogs have a very unique role, not just as pets, but in the way they integrated themselves into human society long ago. They are descended from wolves, but are now rather different. But what happened? How did this genetic break begin and evolve? The movie Alpha posits an interesting scenario. One that is believable, especially […]

Given the modern political climate it’s worth revisiting an event where paranoia and group reaction overwhelmed common sense and common decency. Greed combined with fear is a dangerous combination as the greedy can easily manipulate the fearful for their own means. Also, we’re coming up on Halloween. Just saying. A Brief History of the Salem […]

All aboard the music time machine. Continuing the story from 1988, with my guest the author and writer Sacha Black.

All aboard the music time machine. Continuing the story from 1988, with my guest, the author, writer, and blogger, Colleen M. Chesebro.

on The Book Designer: Ask 10 book coaches their favorite way to sell books, and I’ll bet at least half of them say through public speaking. Selling a book at the back of the room to an audience member who has just seen your dazzling performance is easy peasy. You’ve already proven yourself. And your […]

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Today’s teaser is the opening for one of the Life & Times of Ichabod Brooks stories.  Not much of a set up for this since it speaks for itself, but you can check out the rest of his adventures on Amazon! … Continue reading →

This week the synonyms required for Colleen’s Tuesday Poetry Challenge 110 are “Pleasant and Read” –  I have gone for “Engaging and Peruse” How you can participate..… For Colleen’s Weekly Poetry Challenge, you can write your poem in one of … Continue reading →

I’ve decided buying a new phone is a lot like buying a new car. Three days ago H and I decided we “needed” new cell phones. Of course we wanted all the new bells and whistles. New technology was calling our names. I’m still trying to justify this by the fact that Our phones are […]

Love it or hate it, the holiday season is nearly upon us, which means, for many, it's time to stress about that gift-giving list of friends, family, teachers, helpers, etc. I stressed so hard this year that I'm nearly done with my list! I absolutely hate leaving things to the last moment, especially when it […]

There’s something special about being on your boat, in your cabin, under the blankets, with a hefty mug of cocoa … More

The bright lights and attractions of Gnosall can only hold a chap in thrall for so long, so so long, … More

My daughter had been trying for a long time to get me to watch Stranger Things, a science fiction-horror Netflix Original series.This past week when I craved distraction, I started watching Episode 1 of Season 1 of Stranger Things. I literally could not tear myself away from the TV.I ended up watching both season 1 […]

Wouldn't it be great if most illness could be prevented by nutrition and exercise?That may be a real possibility in the future. More and more studies show that diet and exercise are the way to good health and the fountain of youth.Americans and Fitness1. 30 to 40% of heart attacks are preventable by 20 minutes […]

Social Media have become a dominating force in our lives over the past decade.  Just look at these mind-blowing statistics: The average person has 5 social media accounts The average person spends 1 hour 40 minutes per day on social media Facebook has over 1.4 billion users 50% of all Internet users are on Facebook […]

"Jacqueline Cochran was looking for WASP.  They told me I would have to be interviewed and they would contact me when they came to the Wichita area.  But I didn’t wait for that.  I went down to Houston for my interview, to speed things up.  And I think that’s one of the smartest things I […]

"My first flight was with a barnstormer at the age of five.  I loved it!  I also tried to 'fly' out of the barn loft with an umbrella.  This was less than successful..."  WASP Jean Terrell McCreery, 44-10 The indomitable Marguerite Jean Terrell Moreo McCreery has "...slipped the surly bonds of Earth. And danced the skies on […]

Welcome to Episode 59 of the Minstral Show!Three great sets of music coming up on the 59th episode of Minstral show featuring; The Perfects, Whispering Sons, Everything Fades, Blkk Bones, The Steams, Dave Kerzner, Galahad, Yuki Murata, Kikagaku Moyo and Chris de Burgh.More than just a podcast, World United Music has emerged to bring you […]

Written before 1990.  It is a standard length children's story (circa 100 pages or more) about a group of children.  The first part of the story they have a playful time in a castle and a moat etc...  It is … Continue reading →

New Kindle and Audiobook Releases, Sales and Freebies Updated Daily*, New List Every Tuesday Wow! What a release week! Those of you who didn’t listen on audio finally get the last in the Pucked Series from Helena Hunting with Pucked Love. Raegan and I both listened when it came out and loved it! See our […]

Because my mom was wildly infatuated with Bing Crosby as a tween, we always watched his movies together during ‘she and me times’, especially during the Christmas season – Including her favorite, Holiday Inn, filmed in 1942. In this famous flick, the lead character Jim Hardy is played by Mom’s crush Bing Crosby – his […]

JINGLE WITH MY PRINCESS, Mona Risk’s contribution to Love, Christmas 2, a very recent USA Today bestseller anthology.    “Have you lost your mind, Amy? Calling your former boyfriend to Rensy Island,” Prince Paul bellowed, his menacing scowl reflecting the gloom of the day.    “Chill out, Paul.” Amy shrugged and picked up a yellow […]

We are excited to give away an Amazon Gift Card worth $20 to one of our lucky visitors. We will be doing many more of these in the future. This is the first one we have done in a while. To enter, please follow the instructions on the giveaway app below. Good luck! a Rafflecopter […]

We love introducing Prolific Works readers to great stories and big ideas. Take a chance on new authors and try great stories from old favorites. See it first every day with Prolific Works and be free to discover authors you’ll love. We’re thrilled to share the latest and greatest from our mystery, thriller, and crime genres! Crime […]

1900. "Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia." Who can fill us in on that headless statue? 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative. View full size.

Gas prices seem to be getting even more expensive by the day thanks to rising crude oil prices, bigger retail margins and a stronger global economy. Automotive engineers have made tremendous advancements in the fuel efficiency area but that does not seem to be enough to keep the gas cost down. Most of the time […]

Cake Server Buying Guide A Little Bit of Cake Cutting History The cake cutting tradition dates back to the Roman Empire when the groom...

It’s Monday What Are You Reading? is a weekly reading roundup is hosted by Kathryn at The Book Date. This is technically a weekly meme but I don’t read fast enough to make that worthwhile so I post it every two or three weeks. Its been a busy couple of weeks and I’m pretty much […]

  Last year I wrote a long post about all the different choices we have for Thanksgiving turkeys. After doing this research I decided to purchase a locally-grown heritage turkey from a 4H project and wrote about that experience as well at My Thanksgiving Organic Heritage Turkey—A Shining Example of a Toxic Free Product. This […]

  There are many lists on the internet about why you should choose organic food. They say things like No synthetic pesticides No GMOs No herbicides like glyphosate No sewage sludge fertilizer No obesogens that can make you fat And more. But now there is a new study from France in which a team of […]

My basil seem to have succumb to the infamous blotch leafminer. At first, I thought I had a fungus problem such as leaf spot. But upon closer inspection, it appeared different than usual. Different enough, that I decided to run a brief search for similar images. Mind you, I’m not 100% certain this is the […]

It seems the School Garden Farmer’s Market concept has caught on! And in a very big way for students in Las Vegas. Wow. “The Clark County Government Center will host the largest school garden farmer’s market on Nov. 8 with 400 students from 40 schools participating. Students will run the market themselves, selling school garden-grown fruits, […]

These relaxing DIY lavender bath bombs get their pretty natural color from purple Brazilian clay and delightful scent from pure lavender essential oil. The shea (or mango) butter helps to hold the bath bomb together, without the need for a lot of added witch hazel. If shea or mango butter isn’t available, a mixture of […]

The only recipe you will ever need! It’s the world’s simplest, no-fail, no-fuss turkey! Perfectly golden brown, juicy and tender! I have never been the go-to person to make the Thanksgiving turkey. Nope, I’d do all the sides though – from the ham to the best creamed corn to the sausage stuffing. All of it. […]

National Pickle Appreciation Day!

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Forget Scalloped Potatoes, THIS is the creme de la creme of all potato recipes – Potatoes au Gratin! Also known as Dauphinoise Potatoes, this French classic is made with layers upon layers of finely...  Read More » The post Potatoes au Gratin (Dauphinoise) appeared first on RecipeTin Eats.

Hi friends! So I guess ALBTALBS is in partial hiatus – not really planned but it happened and is how things will probably be for the foreseeable future. HOWEVER I do want to note that November is Native American/First Nations Heritage Month! If anyone is interested in or willing to write a guest post or […]

Hi friends! I’m so excited to welcome back K.M. Jackson, who has a new book out today! She’s absolutely fabulous, and I’m thrilled we get her on her release day too! 😀 Extra bonus, she’s provided ALBTALBS with an exclusive excerpt! *fist pump* AS GOOD AS THE FIRST TIME K.M. Jackson Ladies Night Though As Good […]

Today marks 23 years since my loving wife Martha and I got married at my parent's home in California.Yes folks, she's put up with me for 23 years, the woman should be sainted!Here's a pic of the happy day, what the photo doesn't show was the nervous tic I had on my right eye....I am […]

Tuesday, November 6, Election Day.Woke early as usual, and decided to capture the sunrise even though there wasn't a cloud in the sky.A look at the secluded campsite, nice butnot very level.  Martha had reported the washing machine had gone on the fritz.  So after a short hike nearby, I packed up and headed on home.Based […]

Time for everyone to take a breath and honor that which unites us.

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On voting day, I went to the county seat in Los Angeles to cast my vote.  The line was wrapped around the building!  And wherever I turned, it seemed that people were uncomfortable, and it was the same with people … Continue reading →

At his third Chiefs of Defense conference, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said it’s not about winning the war against violent extremism - it’s about winning peace. Read More

Part 4: DoD beneficiaries enrolled in the soon-to-be-ending TRICARE Retiree Dental Program now have access to FEDVIP for 2019 dental and vision coverage. Read More