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Music October 01, 2024
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APRN Alaska News
- JD Vance and Tim Walz are facing off in the last scheduled debate of the election season October 2, 2024Vice presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz will face off onstage in New York tonight at 9 p.m. ET for what is the last scheduled debate of election season. Here’s what to know: – NPR journalists in D.C. and across the country will be covering the debate — with updates, analysis, fact-checking and color — […]NPR Staff
- Fat Bear Week delayed after a ‘beloved bear’ dies on camera October 1, 2024Video footage of the incident shows bear number 469 attacking bear number 402 and apparently drowning her after a struggle.Margaret Sutherland, KDLG - Dillingham
APRN Alaska News
- JD Vance and Tim Walz are facing off in the last scheduled debate of the election season October 2, 2024Vice presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz will face off onstage in New York tonight at 9 p.m. ET for what is the last scheduled debate of election season. Here’s what to know: – NPR journalists in D.C. and across the country will be covering the debate — with updates, analysis, fact-checking and color — […]NPR Staff
- Fat Bear Week delayed after a ‘beloved bear’ dies on camera October 1, 2024Video footage of the incident shows bear number 469 attacking bear number 402 and apparently drowning her after a struggle.Margaret Sutherland, KDLG - Dillingham
Bob Mayer
- What You Can Learn From The Current Disaster . . . . September 29, 2024First off, what’s happened in western North Caroline and Eastern Tennessee in the mountains and adjacent areas is horrific. This will not be a quick recovery and fix. Two interstates (I-40 and I-26) are basically blocked. Between bridges out and roadways washed away, it will take a while to get them open. Having spent a […]Bob
Legislative Drafting Institute for Child Protection (LDICP)
- Recent Research SpreadsheetsOur 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...feigleycommunications
- Legislative Drafting StudentsOur 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...feigleycommunications
Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog
- The 7 Habits of Highly Ineffective Writers: Powerful Lessons in Personal Sabotage – by Joni B. Cole 18 Comments… October 2, 2024on Jane Friedman site: As a long-time workshop leader, I’m in awe of how some writers are masters at putting themselves on a path of creative self-destruction. In a way, it’s a beautiful, albeit demented, thing to behold—sort of like watching Glen Powell wrangling that F-5 tornado in Twisters. As a writer myself, I watch them […]Chris The Story Reading Ape
I didn’t have my glasses on…
- 100. October 1, 2024jimm President Jimmy Carter surrounded by school children in North Carolina, April 29, 1977. Library of Congress/Thomas J. O’Halloran/via REUTERS — happy 100, jimmy! — Jimmy Carter served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981. He was awarded the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize for work to find peaceful solutions to […]beth
Legends of Windemere
- Teaser Tuesday: Freybug October 1, 2024I’m going to be using October to do teasers for Quest of the Brokenhearted! This is a story that involves Kira Grasdon entering a city of monsters to either die or defeat it. She accepts the demon lord’s challenge to … Continue reading →Charles Yallowitz
Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life
- Smorgasbord Blog Magazine – A-Z World Cuisine Part 20 – Dominica “The Nature Island” – Callaloo and Rum by Carol Taylor October 1, 2024As Carol works on more of her fantastic cookbooks, we thought you might like to revisit this popular series on her own blog shared from early 2022… The A-Z of the cuisines of the world. Welcome to the rerun of … Continue reading →Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.
Bluebird of Bitterness
- You have been warned October 1, 2024 bluebird of bitterness
Elle Knowles: Finding Myself Through Writing
- Book Club 2024 – A Race To The Finish Line February 10, 2024Myself, 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 […]Elle Knowles
The Diesel-Electric Elephant Company, England.
- My Beautiful Laundrette September 28, 2024Well, not mine obvs, but beautiful because it’s Open All Hours. Enough of the cinematic and televisual references. Is it … MoreIan Hutson
Joan Reeves: Slingwords
- October Update of 24 for 2024 October 1, 2024I think it's about time for an update of my 24 for 2024 Plan.I've given updates on my Plan, focusing on 3 or 4 elements in my Plan. If you're interested, here are my previous posts:JANUARY MARCH JUNE BEST THING I DIDIn June, I developed my If-Then Plan which has been the best tool to aid me in […]Joan Reeves
World United Music
- World United Music and New Horizon’s September 2, 2024Hello everyone, Over the past two decades, I’ve juggled my time and energy populating five different blogs containing alternative news, music, economics, political activism and creative passions while also supporting hundreds of artists, activists and alternative news journalists. I did so because they offered a clear, unscripted, honest approach through their investigative journalism. The goal […]Stewart
WASP Final Flight
- Sunny Ann Starling, July 2, 1943 - January 6, 2023 January 10, 2023All-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 […]Unknown
- WASP Final Flight February 28, 2022WASP 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 […]Unknown
The Old Motor
- Four Fun Kodachrome Car Image Series No. 514 September 25, 2024In 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.David Greenlees
- Five Fun Kodachrome Car Image Series No. 513 September 18, 2024In 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.David Greenlees
Shorpy
- Truckin': 1943 October 1, 2024March 1943. "Bob Daugherty, a driver for the Associated Transport Company, at the wheel of a Brown truck on U.S. Highway Route 29 near Culpeper, Virginia." Medium format acetate negative by John Vachon for the Office of War Information. View full size.Dave
- Section Gang: 1943 September 30, 2024March 1943. "Cajon, California. Indian section gang working on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad track." Photo by Jack Delano, Office of War Information. View full size.Dave
Shorpy Reader Shared Photo’s
- Margaret Combs: 1925 August 18, 2024Dayton, Ohio, circa 1925. Mrs. Margaret Combs with her grandsons Arthur and Charles Neil (at left), and Robert and Edward Galloway. View full size.jgalloway
- Dry Docked: 1907 July 9, 2024Maintenance being done on the USS Potomac (AT-50) in Dry Dock No. 1 of League Island (Philadelphia Naval Yard) in 1907. 6½ x 8½ inch glass negative. View full size.Sdebow
Shorpy Reader Comments
- A Red Brown Truck October 1, 2024In reply to Truckin': 1943: Not sure if it's the same model, but here's a Brown truck used by Associated Transport.Vonderbees
- Cheap labor October 1, 2024In reply to Section Gang: 1943: They could have used a four hunnert dollar handcart to roll those rails down the line.JohnHoward
Kim’s Shopping
- Yeti Deal – Personalize Your Favorites September 30, 2024Yeti Deal – Personalize Your Favorites The Yeti Deal is here! Enjoy personalized drinkware, Yonders, barware, and even dog bowls with custom text, monograms, and non-licensed gallery designs. Whether you’re … The post Yeti Deal – Personalize Your Favorites appeared first on Shopping Kim.Shopping Kim
Debra Lynn Dadd
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BloominThyme
- Easy Microgreens June 13, 2023Microgreens 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 […]gardenfrisk
- Cauliflower Growing Tip April 12, 2023I’ve been growing cauliflower for years, but only recently did I learn this cauliflower growing tip from a farmer friend of mine. I was showing her my garden and she wrapped her hands around the leaves of my young cauliflower plants and folded them upward. “When your cauliflower begins to form a bud, pull your […]gardenfrisk
Word of the day
- chthonic October 1, 2024Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 1, 2024 is: chthonic \THAH-nik\ adjective Chthonic means "of or relating to the underworld." It is used as a synonym of infernal. // Cleo compared entering her brother's basement bedroom to a descent into chthonic regions: it was dark and odd-smelling, and she was a little […]Merriam-Webster
ezvid
- Speedwrite: Choose The Right Sources July 30, 2021 Ezvid Wiki
Task & Purpose
- US Navy ships support Israel against Iranian missile attack October 1, 2024U.S. Navy destroyers currently in the eastern Mediterranean Sea fired about a dozen interceptors at Iranian missiles launched against Israel on Tuesday, said Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, a Pentagon spokesman. The destroyers USS Cole and USS USS Bulkeley were involved in the effort, Ryder told reporters at a Pentagon news conference. Ryder did […]Jeff Schogol
- Former soldier in fraudulent marriage must repay $200k in benefits October 1, 2024A former soldier must repay the federal government $200,000 for benefits he received during a fraudulent marriage scheme in which he pocketed money for housing, medical benefits and cost of living payments from the Army, Department of Justice officials said. Andre Fulton II, 30, was sentenced in federal court last week after pleading guilty to […]Patty Nieberg
A Redleg’s Rides
- Lazy Weekend Days with a Drive to Owl Creek Pass September 30, 2024We didn't do much of anything on Friday except for hanging out at the campsite. The occasional truck/camper/car drove by going into and out of Little Molas Lake raising clouds of dust.There's some really optimistic people out there, thinking they can show up on a Friday to a popular camping area and find themselves a […]redlegsrides
- More Fall Colors and We're Joined by the Z's! September 27, 2024Martha and I spent the morning driving the CR-V about the Silverton area, as far north along US550 as Ironton Park:We returned to camp for lunch and preparing to meet up with Lori and Chris Z. Of BlazeOurWay.By mid-afternoon or so, we could hear them approaching the campsite, and so this video of their Overlander […]redlegsrides
Lorie Smith Schaefer
- Friday Field Trip: UNICEF & NYC September 27, 2024This is another repost of a blurb about locations in my novel Us, Now and Then. I’ll post them on …Lorie Smith Schaefer
- Mid-week Wisdom September 25, 2024How many of these have you read? Which ones did you read on your own and which were assigned? How …Lorie Smith Schaefer
Barry Eisler
- How I'm Voting September 13, 2024A friend on Facebook asked me who I’d be voting for in November. For whatever they’re worth, my thoughts:I think reasoning tends to be more interesting and useful than conclusions, and going into my reasoning would take a while. But to try to summarize: I don’t think America has two political parties; I think we […]Barry Eisler
- Dark Matter! May 8, 2024Update, June 25, 2024Just finished watching the Dark Matter episode 9 finale and holy shit, did they stick the landing! No spoilers and so much still to think and talk about, but three initial impressions:1. Part of what makes the show so special is the authenticity and consistency of the human reactions and emotions. In one […]Barry Eisler
Twice In a Lifetime
- Kashevaroff Mountain April 6, 2019Long 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 […]
- Letting go March 20, 2019So...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 […]
The Alaska Parkinson’s Rag
- PDS on PBS II Cross post from "Frozen Grin" April 5, 2024Here 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 […]Peter Dunlap-Shohl
- Matter of Mind, My Parkinson's, PBS Looks at PD and PD-S March 4, 2024Here 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 […]Peter Dunlap-Shohl
Alaska Travelgram
- It’s “Aurora Season” in Alaska’s Far North October 1, 2024While the days are getting shorter, the nights are getting brighter. That’s especially true north of Fairbanks. Northern Alaska Tour Company has vans and planes that go up and down ... The post It’s “Aurora Season” in Alaska’s Far North appeared first on Alaska Travelgram.scott
Alaskan Book Cafe
- Review: Inheriting Murder: A Bobwhite Mountain Cozy Mystery July 7, 2022Inheriting Murder: A Bobwhite Mountain Cozy Mystery by Jamie Rutland Gillespie My rating: 5 of 5 stars View all my reviews
- Review: Blades and Bridesmaids: Paranormal Cozy Mystery June 18, 2022Blades and Bridesmaids: Paranormal Cozy Mystery by Trixie Silvertale My rating: 5 of 5 stars View all my reviews
Alaskan Urban Hippie
- Identifying Devil’s Club Plant August 10, 2023Devil’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. […]Ashley
- Pumpkin BOO-berry Muffins (Fun Halloween Toddler Snacktivity!) October 21, 2022Here’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 […]Ashley
Allergy Free Alaska
- Shrimp Poke Bowl January 10, 2024Full of fresh, healthy ingredients, this shrimp poke bowl is a feast for the eyes and your stomach. It's a satisfying meal filled with lean protein, whole grain brown rice, fresh crunchy veggies, and a Sriracha mayo that packs a spicy punch! My family enjoys this recipe on busy weeknights or on hot summer days when I... […]Mēgan
Backwoods Mom
- Under Construction March 23, 2024This blog was accidentally deleted a while back…if anybody happens by. I’m working on it!Bmom
Barbara Brown’s Our Third Thirds
- "Home" vs. "Away" May 20, 2022I’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 […]CloudyinAK
- Goodbye, Toronto May 10, 2022I’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 […]CloudyinAK
Craig Medred
- Surprise, surprise September 28, 2024California boasts U.S. vegan capital In what is likely to come as no surprise to Alaska residents, WalletHub has declared Anchorage the least “vegetarian- & vegan-friendly” city in the country. After crunching […]craigmedred
- Last run September 27, 2024Body of Iditarod chief vet found near Idaho home Update: This story has been edited to include a report Stu Nelson’s body was found Friday and that the Bonner County Sheriff’s […]craigmedred
Cinthia Ritchie
- Malnourished launches today January 21, 2020It’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… […]cinthiaritchie
- Book review: Secondhand Summer by Dan Walker December 1, 2019I 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… […]cinthiaritchie
Coleen’s Recipes
- TRIPLE CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI BREAD September 2, 2024IT IS ZUCCHINI SEASON !!!Do you have a lot of zucchini this summer? If so, this is a GREAT way to use it. This treat is super chocolate-y, super moist (in fact it gets even more moist on day two), super easy to make and freezes very well. (2) one-ounce squares of unsweetened chocolate (melted) […]Coleens Recipes
Laurie Constantino
- The 10 Best Gifts for Cooks and Food Lovers December 17, 2014My 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 […]Laurie Constantino
Dabblings and Ramblings
- Welcome November 10, 2015100 Plus Women Who Care is a group of inspiring women philanthropists who are contributing to the Mat-Su community Source: WelcomeAK Rambler
Don’t Eat The Paste
- Quick Basket Decor Craft with Fall Flowers October 1, 2024Oh the crisp cool days of fall! A lot of hustling, last minute garden harvests, berry picking, apple picking. And a moment for a bit of simple crafting with one of my favorite plants. See the picture above? The little nosegay off to the side is a bundle of dried yarrow I picked earlier this year […]Shala Kerrigan
Get Out, Sitka!
- Sitka Sprouts session on Tuesday is all about insects April 30, 2024All 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 →Charles Bingham
Gluten Free & Other Allergen Free Recipes
- Instant Pot Navy Bean Soup April 1, 2017I 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 […]Megan
Matt Goff Sitka Nature
- Sitka Nature Show #318 – Kari Sagel and Brooke Schafer June 30, 2024Download Radio Show The June 30th show featured a conversation with Kari Sagel and Brooke Schafer in our semi-regular cross-over between the Sitka Library Show and the Sitka Nature Show. If you have questions or observations you want to share, please feel free to leave a comment here or on the page I’ve set up […]matt goff
- Sitka Nature Show #317 – Daniel Graham and Zach LaPerriere June 16, 2024Download Radio Show The June 16th show featured a conversation with Daniel Graham and Zach LaPerriere. Daniel was the artist who crafted the Sitka violin commissioned for the Sitka Summer Music Festival by Marcel and Connie LaPerriere, it was the made out of wood sourced in Sitka by Zach LaPerriere. We discussed the of the […]matt goff
Life Alaskan Style
- Saddle Creek Trail to Grewingk Glacier Lake September 11, 2017At 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 […]Anonymous
Life In Alaska
- Homer Alaska Podcast April 13, 2019A 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 […]Michelle Waclawski
Life in the (907)
- 2017 Garden Wrap-Up September 19, 2017Well, 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 […]Kristin
Little Big House Alaska
- Homemade Cookies Day is TODAY try These Fresh Recipes October 1, 2024Cookie love is truly in the air on Homemade Cookies Day! It’s the perfect excuse to whip up a batch of your favorite cookies and enjoy the warm, comforting aroma that only fresh-baked cookies can bring. Whether you’re baking for loved ones or treating yourself, today is all about indulging in sweet, homemade goodness. Celebrate... […]Laura
Mountain View Post
- In Mountain View, something sweet December 3, 2020Mountain 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 […]Kirsten Swann
Northern Lights Mama
- Visiting Washington, Part Three July 30, 2019During 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 […]
Sandra’s Alaska Recipes
- Sandra’s Overnight Artisan 10" Cast Iron Soft Bread-No Knead March 2, 2024INGREDIENTS3-1/4 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 […]sandra
- Sandra's Fresh Apple Pecan Cake (9x13") September 18, 2023My 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 […]sandra
South Anchorage Farmer’s Market
- Potato & Kale Casserole October 21, 2015[from SAFM cookbook] This wonderful recipe comes directly from I Heart Kale and their blog at http://iheartkale.blogspot.com 3 large red...safmweb