Alaska Health Fair October Update
Delanceyplace.com
- the first self-portrait -- 7/19/19 July 19, 2019Today's selection -- from The Self-Portrait edited by Tobias G. Natter. The very first self-portrait in Western art, by the revered Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer of Nuremberg: "In 1943 Princeton University Press published the great monograph on Albrecht Dürer by the emigre art historian Erwin Panofsky. ... Panofsky ... spoke of Dürer's pioneering self-portraits. Panofsky […]
- why north korea will never change -- 7/18/19 July 18, 2019Today's encore selection -- from 'Staying Alive: Why North Korea Will Not Change' by Andrei Lankov. China and South Korea work to prop up the failed economy of North Korea. Although they both seek to nudge North Korea toward economic liberalization and away from nuclear arms, they fear more the collapse of North Korea and […]
Bob Mayer
- What was the most demanding military training you personally conducted? July 20, 2019Saw this question on Quora and it made me think. I went into Beast Barracks at West Point when I was seventeen and clueless. Then it seemed like my military career was filled with one more challenge after another as I sought them out. First, once you’ve been through a getting hazed school and then […]Bob
- When President Lincoln was reined in by July 18, 2019By The Jefferson Allegiance and a General named Grant. A document brokered by Jefferson and Hamilton against the future threat of a president run amok. That’s the core idea of the book. Most of it is a thriller set present day to track down the Allegiance, but there are flashbacks to when just the threat […]Bob
Hugh’s Views & News
- Thank You, And Goodbye For Now June 20, 2019Time has told me that now is the perfect opportunity for a blogging break. It’s not something I often do but is something I highlyContinue readingHugh's Views and News
- Front Page Splash #flashfiction June 12, 2019What would you do if you found yourself on the front pages of every newspaper for the wrong reason? Continue readingHugh's Views and News
Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog
- Monday Funnies… July 22, 2019The Story Reading Ape
- Oblige July 21, 2019Originally posted on Tallis Steelyard: I have often said I would never accept a position with the old aristocracy. It is not that they don’t pay. It isn’t even as if they don’t value poetry. After all many of them are perfectly accomplished in the older forms. It’s just that they are not content to…The Story Reading Ape
I didn’t have my glasses on…
- magic. July 21, 2019a little magic to wow us at the beginning of the Ann Arbor art fair — “the world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” ― w.b. yeatsksbeth
Legends of Windemere
- Old Video Game Songs That Come Back to Me July 21, 2019Working in an arcade room with an old NES and Super NES has done one odd thing. I’ve found some classic games and remember the songs. There have been a few times that I’ve put a game on just to … Continue reading →Charles Yallowitz
Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life
- Smorgasbord Blog Magazine Weekly Round Up – Children’s books, Crooners, Cravings and Cartoons. July 21, 2019Welcome to this week’s round up of posts you might have missed on Smorgasbord this week. I hope that for those of you in North America are getting some respite from the searing heat of the last few days. The … Continue reading →Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.
Bluebird of Bitterness
- Sunday funnies July 21, 2019 bluebird of bitterness
- Sunday musical offering July 21, 2019 bluebird of bitterness
Elle Knowles: Finding Myself Through Writing
- 4 things that irked me today July 17, 2019Irk is a funny sounding word. It means to irritate, annoy, or exasperate. These are the things that irked me today. They also annoyed me and exasperated me. What are you doing? H asks this question too many times during the day. After almost three years of retirement he should realize I “do things.” “I’m […]Elle Knowles
Positively Present
- 17 Factors That Make Up a Mood July 16, 2019Get this print in the shop here! I'm in the midst of working on a very exciting project (can't wait to tell you about it soon!), and I've been listening to makeup videos while I work. I rarely even wear makeup, but there's something about these videos that just works so well as background noise! […]positively present
The Diesel-Electric Elephant Company, England.
- Didn’t like the River Weaver #narrowboat #boating July 19, 2019I know, I know… the River Weaver is a wonderful, picturesque river, slow, wide, banked by trees and with all … MoreIan Hutson
- Loved the Anderton Boat Lift #narrowboat #boating July 18, 2019The Anderton Boat Lift raises and lowers boats some 50′ between the Trent & Mersey Canal and the River Weaver. … MoreIan Hutson
Joan Reeves: Slingwords
- Still Time to Enter Summer Love Romance Giveaway July 20, 2019July is drawing to a close, but there's still time to enter the Summer Love Romance Giveaway which closes at noon on July 29.The PrizesKindle Fire 7 TabletKate Spade New York Canvas Book Tote$20 worth of ebooks from Amazon$20 Amazon gift card$15 worth of ebooks from Amazon$10 Amazon gift card (2 will be awarded)Book FairRemember […]Joan Reeves
- Fredericksburg, Wine & Austin Singer Bruce Smith July 18, 2019I haven't had a chance to report on my wine (writing research) journey through Fredericksburg, Texas.In one word? Fantastic.We tasted "sunshine in a glass" at several wineries in the scenic hills of Fredericksburg.We ended our first day at Pedernales Cellars. After the tasting, we decided to sit on the patio beneath the shade of a […]Joan Reeves
SassyZenGirl
- The Amazing CAPE PENINSULA – Breathtaking Scenic Ocean Drives, Penguins & the Cape of Good Hope April 3, 2019********* The Cape Peninsula and Western Cape region are absolutely breathtaking! I especially love the turquoise waters that are so typical for the Cape scenery. You can instantly recognize this region just by that color – that’s how special it is! A Road Trip Around the Cape Peninsula One of the most fun things to do […]Gundi Gabrielle
WASP Final Flight
- Lucile Doll Wise, 43-7 | August 2, 2018 August 17, 2018"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 […]Unknown
- Jean McCreery, 44-W-10. |. May 10, 2018 July 20, 2018"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 […]Unknown
World United Music
- The Minstral Show – (Episode 074) July 1, 2019The Minstral Show – (Episode 074) Welcome to the Minstral Show, the podcast that spotlights the very best music from around the world, made exclusively in the 21st century. Today’s spotlight revisits the positive energy of rock n roll featuring “The Revox, Teenage Frames and Pretty Volume with a little bit of blues by Burton […]Stewart
Stump the Bookseller
- 329E: Myfanwy – A Romance July 18, 2019“Myfanwy” is a short story that was included in an anthology of teen romances. The preface of the book had the lyrics to either “Why Must I be a Teenager in Love” or “Do You Wanna Dance?” The story involves … Continue reading →admin
Ana’s Attic
- The Hating Game by Sally Thorne – Audiobook Review July 7, 2019The Hating Game by Sally Thorne Narrated by Katie Schorr Standalone. Contemporary Romance. The Hating Game by Sally Thorne has been on my radar for a while, but I never got a chance to read it. I was in the middle of it when the movie casting news came out I didn’t even know there […]Ana's Attic
The Authors’ Billboard
- If You Could Live Your Life Over Again… July 18, 2019If you had your life to live all over again, what would you do differently? Or would you? Continue Reading → The post If You Could Live Your Life Over Again… appeared first on The Authors' Billboard.Dani Haviland
- On my Blindness – can they save me? July 17, 2019Firstly, my consultant asked me to try and warn as many people as possible about a rare eye condition, Acute Angle Glaucoma. It is so important that people have their eyes checked regularly. So I thought that it might be of help to some dear readers who read this article. I love good health – […]Katy Walters
eReaderLove
- $20 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway October 4, 2015We 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 […]Murphy
Instafreebie
- See It First: Allison Rose, John-Clement Gallo, and Amy Sumida June 27, 2019We 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 teen and young adult […]Dalia Sadaka
Shorpy
- Army Goods: 1940 July 20, 2019December 1940. Rapides Parish, Louisiana. "Corner building in center of Alexandria showing signs advertising Army and military wearing apparel and goods." Medium format acetate negative by Marion Post Wolcott for the Farm Security Administration. View full size.Dave
Kim’s Shopping
- Five Top Investments That Have Caught Everyone’s Eye July 17, 2019Today, investors all over the world are looking for the most innovative ways to invest their money into opportunities that can yield high returns. Since the latest technologies and online adventures are considered to be viable ways to increase the amount of money that is earned, investors are always doing their homework to see which […]Mindy
Thoroughly Reviewed
- Best Filing Cabinet July 20, 2019Top 10 Filing Cabinets Filing Cabinet Buying Guide If you have a business that involves a lot of files and paperwork you will want...Sarah Lytle
Whimpulsive
- Weekend Update – Bookish Nostalgia July 2019 July 21, 2019Bookish Nostalgia July 2019 I totally stole this idea from Kay at Kay’s Reading Life. Every month she looks back in her reading records to see what she was reading this month in past years. I decided that would be fun even though my reading spreadsheet doesn’t go back as far as Kay’s records do. […]suziqoregon
Debra Lynn Dadd
- PFAS Chemicals Found in Farm Produce July 8, 2019PFAS, or polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a family of chemicals that are used to make non-stick coatings such as Teflon. Sometimes called Forever Chemicals, they persist in the environment and body and have been linked to health issues such as hindered growth and learning and increased cancer risk. There has been increasing concern about contamination from […]Lisa Powers
- Handbag Materials June 25, 2019Question from Wendy Lisa, Can you tell me if it’s toxic to carry handbags made of these materials? I know I may need to find out more details about the chemicals but this is what I have so far. Handbag 1: Dyed Nylon with Water and Stain Resistant Coating Dyed Italian Leather Nylon Strap Handbag […]Lisa Powers
BloominThyme
- How to Boil Vegetables July 10, 2019Sounds like an easy question, right? Maybe not so. Harvesting my abundance of potatoes, I decided to make mashed potatoes. Peering over my shoulder, my husband noted that I should be waiting until the water boils BEFORE placing my potatoes into the pot. I stopped to wonder. Was he right? I don’t happen to know […]gardenfrisk
- Biodiversity and the Home Garden July 2, 2019Biodiversity gardening is gardening with the intention of increasing native biodiversity. Basically, it means creating an environment conducive to attracting a vast array of wildlife important for our planet’s health. Think pollinators. Why? Because their numbers are dwindling at a rapid pace and without them, we die. Pretty straightforward, but what can we do about […]gardenfrisk
The Nerdy Farm Wife
- Rose Infused Witch Hazel May 10, 2019Soothing roses and anti-inflammatory witch hazel combine in this beautiful rose infused witch hazel – perfect to use as a facial toner, for bug bites, acne, sunburn, varicose veins & more! My roses are in full bloom this week and I’ve been busily preserving them in all sorts of ways! I first made this lovely […]Jan @ The Nerdy Farm Wife
Damndelicious
- Thai Chicken Thighs July 21, 2019Cilantro, Thai basil, fish sauce, lime juice and brown sugar = best marinade ever. Grilled or cooked on a grill pan on the stovetop! Greetings from NYC! Guys, it is toasty here. What’s so funny is that the last time I was here with Ben, it was for the Thanksgiving parade last year and it […]Chungah @ Damn Delicious
Foodimentary
- 2019 March Food Holidays March 13, 2019Celebrate March Food Holidays National Fresh Celery Month National Noodle Month National Flour Month National Frozen Food Month National Nutrition Month National Peanut Month National Hot Cross Bun Day (Good Friday) National Sauce Month National Caffeine Awareness Month Daily Holidays March 1 National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day – March 2 National Banana Cream Pie Day – […]John-Bryan Hopkins
National Day Calendar
- July 21, 2019 – NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY – NATIONAL BE SOMEONE DAY – NATIONAL JUNK FOOD DAY July 21, 2019The post July 21, 2019 – NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY – NATIONAL BE SOMEONE DAY – NATIONAL JUNK FOOD DAY appeared first on National Day Calendar.Doug Philp
Recipe Tin Eats
- How to Cook Steak – like a chef! July 19, 2019Here’s how to cook steak like a chef – pan seared and basted with garlic thyme butter! It’s dramatic, simple cooking at its best, you’ll look like a total pro and feel like you’re dining at the best steakhouse in town….. How to cook steak – the cheffy way! Today’s recipe is more of a... […]Nagi
Limecello
- Aidee’s List of Books Read from August 2018 through June 2019 July 20, 2019I am a terrible, overwhelmed human being, so here is my list for the last year. As you will probably realize, I’ve done a lot less reading, and a lot of re-reading. I’ve put an asterisk “*” by the books I’ve re-read. *Tinker by Wen Spencer (audiobook) B *Wolf Who Rules by Wen Spencer (audiobook) […]Aidee
- Team ALBTALBS TBR Challenge Review: Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston July 17, 2019Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston Contemporary romance published by St. Martin’s Griffin on May 14, 2019 What happens when America’s First Son falls in love with the Prince of Wales? When his mother became President, Alex Claremont-Diaz was promptly cast as the American equivalent of a young royal. Handsome, charismatic, genius—his image […]Babs
A Redleg’s Rides
- Uraling to Boreas Pass, to be known as the Kidney Stone Ride July 19, 2019Thursday, July 18The day started with a new pain on the left lower side of my back. After some stretching moves, the pain subsided so I thought no more of it, thinking it was just old age catching up with me.Martha and I rode over to nearby Breckenridge and I dropped her off to check […]redlegsrides
- Camping at the Prospector Campground near Dillon, CO July 18, 2019We left the Rabbit Ears Pass area this morning and displaced south on CO Hwy 9 to Dillon, CO and the Prospector Campground run by the US Forest Service.Along the way we checked out cell reception of the campsites on the border of Green Mountain Lake but there wasn’t enough signal to fully explore any […]redlegsrides
Lorie Smith Schaefer
- Book Report: What’s up with Eleanor? July 20, 2019Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine I listened to the brilliant reading by Cathleen McCarron of this brilliant book during walks and car rides this summer. (Thank you, Overdrive!) I found the damaged, habit-driven Eleanor utterly charming. Her very literal view of the world makes for some very humorous moments. Eleanor’s not crazy but the world […]Lorie Smith Schaefer
- Mid-week Wisdom July 17, 2019 Lorie Smith Schaefer
Sue Vincent’s Daily Echo
- Calanais: Cnoc Fillibhir… July 22, 2019* Since the advent of the Visitor Centre at the site, there has been an attempt to rename Cnoc Fillibhir Bheag, which some might render the ‘little hill of the long-seers’, as plain old Callanish III… * Continue reading at … Continue reading →Sue Vincent
- Steps #midnighthaiku July 21, 2019Rocky roads await Stumbling footsteps persevere Onwards and upwards *Sue Vincent