Today's selection-- from John Hancock by Willard Sterne Randall. As the American colonies moved toward declaring independence from Britain in the summer of 1776, bold acts of leadership and defiance—both political and military—began to define the revolution’s early course. “John Hancock is primarily remembered for his large, flamboyant signature on the Declaration of Independence. According to […]
Today's selection-- from The Platinum Age of Television by David Bianculli. In 1959, a cartoon television show premiered whose witty and acerbic humor (Boris Badenov?!) was entirely lost on younger viewers: “My love for ‘Rocky & Bullwinkle,’ the way these two TV series are linked in common vocabulary and memory, is lifelong. I was a […]
The day pack you use for hikes or outings should be made into a simple GnG bag. A GnG bag is the #1 thing a person should put together to be prepared. This list makes a basic one. I have a slideshow on my free slideshow page with more info on GnG bags. Whether it’s […]
Our students have compiled research in three topic areas. Below are the links to their research tables that can be downloaded for searching and viewing. For a state-by-state review of Mandatory Reporter laws, click here. For a state-by-state review of Background Check laws, click...
Our students spend the summer working on the research project of the LDICP. Through their extensive research, massive databases of information on state statutes regarding the abuse of children have been created and will be posted here as their work is finalized. Here are...
on Live Write Thrive: Over the decades, I’ve heard many writers and writing coaches talk about the 3-Act Structure as if it’s a given. Meaning, of course your novel should have three acts. Doesn’t every story? Thankfully, I’d written a number of novels before hearing that I was “supposed to” structure my novels this way. […]
one of the marathoners must have lost a shoe along the way — ‘a shoe is just a shoe until someone steps in it. the reason I buy a special shoe for my marathon is not because it’s going to turn me into an elite runner. the reason is that when I step […]
A new immigration detention facility in the Florida Everglades encroaches on sacred, tribal land The post ‘The Everglades is our home’: Native leaders, activists pushback on ‘Alligator Alactraz’ appeared first on ICT News.
I spent the weekend walking around the park from 10 am to 6 pm. My son and I caught a lot of pokemon and had a lot of fun. Been months since we had time like that due to school, … Continue reading →
Welcome to our show and we are excited to share decades of music with you in 2025. Here is my second selection of top 2002 hits which I hope you will enjoy. The Calling – Wherever you will go “Wherever … Continue reading →
Myself, along with my 4 daughters, daughter-in-law, and one of my granddaughters formed a book club in January to see who could read the most books in 2024. We stay in touch with a group text every day and Goodreads. As an incentive we all agreed to put $1 a week into a kitty and […]
If you’ve been tuned into Taylor Swift news, you probably saw that Taylor gained back control of all of her creative work when she bought back her masters recently. Part… The post You Belong to You appeared first on Positively Present - Dani DiPirro.
Movie Poster Available on AmazonDarling Hubby and I watched The Accountant 2 on Amazon Prime this past weekend. Actually, we were exhausted from moving boxes into storage and needed a break.This sequel to Ben Affleck's first outing as The Accountant, a different kind of movie about a character usually described as an autistic savant.In this […]
Exclusive interview with Fredrik Persson of, "The Greek Theatre". Interview By: Stewart F. Brennan Recently, I caught up to Fredrik Persson of, “The Greek Theatre”, to ask him some personal and pointed questions on his creative passion and music journey. But before we get to the interview, let’s first shed a little light on the Greek […]
All-American patriot, artist, designer, entrepreneur, flower arranger, chef, and joyful servant, Sunny Lou Starling, was carried on the wings of angels to the arms of her savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, January 6, 2023. She once said her mission was to “Gather and feed all you can, as often as you can, because you never know if […]
WASP Deanie Bishop Parrish, 44-W-4"Failure isn't failure unless you let it be. It's simply a change in direction. Just count your many blessings move on. With God's help, anything is possible!"Deanie Bishop Parrish passed away peacefully in her home in Waco, Texas, on February 24, 2022, just one day shy of her 100th birthday. She met every challenge […]
Editors Note: After posting over five thousand features and twenty five thousand images over the last thirteen years, the time has come to end posting weekly features here on The Old Motor. At this point, the site’s future hasn’t been decided, although it will remain online for the foreseeable future. There may be future updates...
In this weekly series, we ask our readers to tell us the year, make, and model of all of these vehicles along with the location where the image was taken and anything else you find of interest in the photos. You can look back on all the earlier parts of this series here. The photos are via Americar....
Screwed by CD Reiss A Sentient Object Romance novella I requested an early copy to review. This does not affect my rating. This post contains affiliate links. I saw Screwed: A Sentient Object Romance in my feed and requested it immediately because it sounded like ridiculous fun. I’m not a regular CD Reiss reader since […]
My great-grandfather was a Textile League ball player in the little mill village of Tucapau, South Carolina, in probably the late aughts. He didn't care what the mill job was as long as he could play on their team. The story in the family is that one of his upcountry cousins was also a Textile […]
In reply to Fyfe Building: 1919: The Fyfe Building is still there and still looking good. It's apparently an apartment building these days, with the Foxtown Market on the first floor.
When it comes to Father’s Day, the same old presents just don’t cut it anymore. This year, forget the socks, ties, and novelty mugs. We’re here to help you give … The post Unforgettable Father’s Day Gifts That Make Memories appeared first on Shopping Kim.
Here’s an old Italian recipe for canning peppers, one of my husband’s favorites. Searching the internet, you’ll come across many variations — all probably good — but here’s a basic recipe to start you on your course. The kids and I canned these using the boiling method, though pressure canners might make the process easier. Not sure how, […]
Microgreens seem to be all the rage these days and for good reason: they are packed with nutrients and easy to grow! The USDA and University of Maryland found that leaves from microgreens had more nutrients than the mature leaves of the same plants. And great flavor. Plus, you don’t need a lot of space […]
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 30, 2025 is: expunge \ik-SPUNJ\ verb To expunge something is to remove it completely, whether by obliterating it, striking it out, or marking it for deletion. Expunge is most commonly applied in cases in which documentation of something is removed from an official record. // Due […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. The best cheesy quesadillas! Golden brown crispy on the outside, perfectly melted on the inside. A 20 min recipe! why i love this recipe what is the best cheese to use for quesadillas Always opt for a cheese with easy melting capabilities […]
Tried and true crowd-favorite recipes! From the best cheeseburgers ever to the juiciest pulled pork sandwiches! Here are some of the best crowd-favorite, tried and true recipes to keep everyone full and happy. From cheeseburgers to kabobs and the most classic sides, there’s a little bit of something for everyone to enjoy! 1 grilled chicken […]
No other changes are expected soon to the fleet of John Lewis-class ships, most of which are named after civil rights figures. Buildings and streets at West Point and Annapolis are also unchanged to date. The post Pentagon appears to pause renaming of Navy ships appeared first on Task & Purpose.
The nuclear missile base in North Dakota is rolling out a three-phase effort to deal with the latest wave of an ongoing issue with the "dak rats." The post Minot Air Force Base is overrun by squirrels appeared first on Task & Purpose.
Once the temperature outside reached 50°F, I headed off on Yagi, my TW200 towards Berthoud Pass.The pass was only 5 miles away but a steep climb at times on US 40 as on heads towards Winter Park.It's paved highway so no real challenge, mind you.Here's the view from near the summit sign, looking North.Heading back […]
I rode yagi, my TW200, about 2 mi up Jones Pass Road this morning trying for the summit. Alas, it was not to be, the last half mile or so is still blocked with snow, pretty deep snow. Views of Uma and the campsite from Jones Pass Road.Things clouded up pretty good by Noon so I spent […]
Hi all, I should have posted this a while ago—I’m now on Substack. I love the platform and respect and appreciate the company’s adherence to principles of free speech.You can find The Heart of the Matter—my ruminations on politics, geopolitics, and media, plus the odd book and movie review—here. My author newsletter—only about my new book […]
Wow.As Blade said in the eponymous movie, “The world you live in is just a sugar-coated topping. There is another world beneath it—the real world.”American Exception is about the real world.It is deeply researched, coherently presented, cogently argued. By the time you’re done reading, you’ll wonder how you ever could have believed that things are […]
Long before we were a sailing family, Alisa and I were a young couple in love with adventuring in Alaska. The opportunity to introduce Eric and Elias to the delights of outdoor living in the Great Land was one of the big bright sides of our return to Alaska. Earlier this winter, the boys and […]
So...this beautiful island is our home. See the barky? The boys just had their spring break. A week off from school and nothing to keep us from buggering off in Galactic. The weather was generally poor - nothing like the pics above for the most part - so we just snuck off to the west […]
Here is a link to a story about my struggle to draw with Parkinson's Disease. the story is from "The Daily Cartoonist" a Web journal concerning the world of professional cartooning. It was occasioned by the release of the documentary "Matters of Mind, My Parkinson's" which follows three families and their efforts to cope […]
Here is a short trailer for the PBS documentary "Matter of Mind, My Parkinson's. It follows the attempts of three people and their families to cope with the progressive, disabling and incurable neurological condition. The film won the Audience Choice Award for documentaries at the recent San Francisco Film Festival, possibly due to a scenery-chewing […]
Earlier this week I traveled to the coastal village of Quinhagak to check out the Nunalleq Museum. I call it a “pop-up museum” because it’s relatively small. But Dr. Rick ... The post TRIP REPORT: A window in time at the edge of the world appeared first on Alaska Travelgram.
Devil’s Club is a common wild plant in Alaska that’s large & covered in hidden sharp thorns, growing everywhere from remote forests to even well-groomed Anchorage city trails. Just because you’re “in town” doesn’t mean you won’t run into devil’s club. It’s smart to stay on the trails, particularly if you’re not confident spotting it. […]
Here’s a delicious fall-time spin on classic blueberry muffins. If you’re a solo adult who likes good food, this recipe is for you. Or if you’ve got extra kitchen “helpers” around (read: kids who need entertainment), turn baking these Halloween muffins into a fun toddler snacktivity. Pumpkin BOO-berry Muffin Recipe Ingredients: 2 boxes Jiffy brand […]
These homemade gluten-free graham crackers are crisp, naturally sweetened, and made with clean, nourishing ingredients—and yes, they taste even better than the originals! Whether you’re whipping up a snack for your kids or prepping ingredients for the perfect s’mores night, these traditional graham crackers are a total crowd-pleaser. Is there anything more nostalgic than snapping... […]
I’m home now. I’m looking at the flea market couch I brought up from California; I had cushions made three times over the years till I got it just right. Now it’s just right. It’s been in my life 42 years. Tim has been in my life 34 years, but he had to be out of […]
I’m saying my goodbyes to Toronto. I’ve seen my last Hot Docs Festival film, and I’m just back from my last author program. I’ve probably had my last roti, checked out my last book at my local branch library, gone to my last art workshop. Horror of horrors, I’ve even watched my last play. The thing […]
Leave it to the American College of Cardiology to out American physicians for what so many of them have become: drug pushers. The College this week declared that “NuSH therapies” – short […]
49th state near last in “independence” No matter how much some Alaskans might like to think of their state as a stronghold for the conservative virtues of individual effort, hard work and […]
It’s here. The big day. My memoir, the one I spent 15 years struggling over, launches today from Raised Voice Press. I’m feeling very exposed, very vulnerable. This is not at all similar to when Dolls Behaving Badly launched from Hachette Book Group. That was a novel, and while some of it was based on… […]
I had had Alaska writer Dan Walker’s YA novel SECONDHAND SUMMER on my list for a long time, and two weeks ago finally had the chance to dive in. I wasn’t disappointed. Walker’s book, geared for middle school readers (but still immensely enjoyable for adults), follows 14-year-old Sam’s move to Anchorage from the small fishing… […]
This recipe is all over the Internet. So, when a friend asked me to make it for her family, I jumped right in. As written, I could see that the recipe might be a little heavy, so I made a couple very minor changes and it produced a wonderfully moist, tender and delicious cake. I hope you'll try it, it's […]
My list of 10 Best Gifts for Cooks and Food Lovers helps last minute shoppers buy great presents for the food obsessed; most of the items on the list I’ve used and loved for years. Most importantly, if you act quickly, there’s still time to order most of my recommended gifts and have them arrive […]
Okay y'all, I was not going to post this recipe because it was a spur of the moment "What do we have on hand?" thing that I jotted down and then we tried it. But! It's so very, very good. We know that fruit/pistachio cream and chocolate work well together and I love cheesecake flavors. I don't know […]
All about insects is the theme for the next session of Sitka Sprouts on Tuesday, April 30. This is the last Sitka Sprouts session before summer. “We’re going to wrap up Sprouts this spring with a program about insects,” Sitka … Continue reading →
I LOVE my grandmother’s navy bean soup, but it takes forever to make with soaking the beans overnight and then slow cooking the soup all day. I decided to try it in my Instant Pot and it was a success! Not only that, but my kids loved it…score! Ingredients: 1-2 Tbs. olive oil 1 onion, diced 3 […]
Mostly cloudy with some sunshine, especially later in the day. A band of rain with thunder moved through around midday. Temperatures to 60F, but cooler after the rain came through. I worked on collections this morning. One of the ones from my trip up Herring Cove seems to be Jungermannia schusteriana. This is a species […]
Sunny early, then cloudy with a little rain through midday, with clouds breaking up in the afternoon. Temperatures into the 60s. Moderate sea breeze. Yesterday’s high of 65F was the first day this year that was over 60F. It’s the fourth latest date for a temperature over 60F (at the airport, with records going back […]
In May 2024, the most intense solar storm in a two decades brought intense and colorful auroras to, it felt, everyone in the world. A G5 solar storm (the most intense class of storm) and clear skies in the United State gave millions of peoples a show and images were flooding in from latitudes as […]
At the end of July we took the boat over to Halibut Cove to hike the Saddle Trail with the kids to picnic at Grewingk Glacier Lake. It's a great trail for kids to master themselves, and Riggs hiked the whole way himself. Raina was in the backpack, but more because we wanted to hike […]
A man who just moved to Homer about a year ago from Chicago has started a podcast interviewing people from the Homer community. He called up my husband a few months ago and asked him if he would be willing to be interviewed. My husband said sure, so the second episode of Alex's podcast features […]
Well, 2017 was not a good garden year in my area, even for those of us with greenhouses/high tunnels. I'm sure I didn't help my chances at all; we had a month between returning home from the States and getting the roof on the high tunnel, and I didn't start any seeds or work the […]
These Blueberry Cheesecake Muffins are a fresh way to brighten up your weekend breakfast situation. Everyone loves a good blueberry muffin and these muffins are literally a step above regular blueberry muffins. Breakfast and Brunch just got leveled up! The flavor of these Blueberry cheesecake muffins is like a sweet, soft blueberry muffin crossed with... […]
Mountain View is in for a treat — a whole new store full of treats, in fact. Packed with dozens of varieties of handmade custom candies, classic favorites, and assorted other sweets, Sweet Creations Lollipop Boutique is one of the latest businesses to open doors in the neighborhood. Owner Missy Simms made it for the […]
During our time in Washington we also took some time to drive over to Kennewick to visit some of my family in that area. We camped in my aunt and uncle's driveway and visited them and some of my cousins. The highlight for the girls was the nerf war for sure (pictures here). It was […]
INGREDIENTS3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon active yeast (not rapid or instant)1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt1-1/2 cups slightly warm water (tepid)--2 teaspoons canola oil (For top and bottom of dough ball so it doesn't stick or form crust while rising)-2 TB butter melted in ramekin, with brush (set aside)--10” Seasoned Cast Iron SkilletMETHODAdd flour to bowl. Add yeast […]
My husband loves this cakeso much he had two pieces 'after' eating lunch...Ingredients2 Eggs1 ½ cup Canola Oil2 cups Granulated Sugar3 cups A-P Flour2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg½ teaspoon Kosher Salt1 ½ teaspoons Baking Soda4 cups Chopped Apples (peeled and cored): measure after chopping1 cup chopped Pecans: measure after chopping1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract⅔ […]