Random Musings from Alaska
Deborah Collins
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Quotes January 17, 2025
In flying, the probability of survival is inversely proportional to the angle of arrival.
Neil Armstrong
If you’re faced with a forced landing, fly the thing as far into the crash as possible.
Bob Hoover
You can’t just drop the 82nd Airborne into Baghdad and it will all be over.
Chuck Hagel
I had seen the films out of World War II, the great 82nd Airborne, the 101st, and all of those of you in the greatest generation and the service that you had provided.
Hugh Shelton
Lying offshore, ready to act, the presence of ships and Marines sometimes means much more than just having air power or ship’s fire, when it comes to deterring a crisis. And the ships and Marines may not have to do anything but lie offshore. It is hard to lie offshore with a C-141 or C-130 full of airborne troops.
Colin Powell
Quotes January 16, 2025
“I’ve come to the conclusion that life is for the taking and just too short to dwell on the negative.”
Dolores O’Riordan
There’s a big difference between empty fatigue and gratifying exhaustion. Life is too short not to focus more on what matters most.
Marc and Angel
The past is a place of reference, not a place of residence.
Roy T. Bennett – 1939-2014 – Author
“You are perfectly cast in your life. I can’t imagine anyone but you in the role. Go play.”
Lin-Manuel Miranda
“Work often becomes a substitute for living. But I think the most successful artists, and the happiest people, find a fullness in both areas.”
Faye Dunaway
“What strikes me is that there’s a very fine line between success and failure. Just one ingredient can make the difference.”
Andrew Lloyd Webber, musical composer of “Cats”
“We are part of this universe; we are in this universe, but perhaps more important than both of those facts, is that the universe is in us.”
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Quotes January 14-15, 2025
We all live under the same sky, but we don’t all have the same horizon.
Konrad Adenauer – 1876-1967 – Former Chancellor of Germany
“The art and science of asking questions is the source of all knowledge.”
Thomas Berger
Because you suddenly realize what a tremendous opportunity it is just to be alive. The potential.
Katharine Hepburn,
actor
Gratitude helps you to grow and expand; gratitude brings joy and laughter into your life and into the lives of all those around you.
Eileen Caddy – 1917-2006 – Author
Give light, and the darkness will disappear of itself.
Desiderius Erasmus – 1466-1536 – Theologian
“All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them.”
Galileo Galilei
“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.”
John Muir
It’s our imperfections that make us vulnerable, make us interesting.
The important thing is not to be defined by what others think of you.
Steve Coogan,
actor, comedian, producer, screenwriter
907 Updates January 12-13, 2025
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Quotes January 12-13, 2025
Quotes courtesy of Lori Deschene/Tiny Buddha
“Create a safe space within yourself that no one will ever find, somewhere the madness of this world can never touch.”
Christy Ann Martine
“It takes strength and self-love to say goodbye to what no longer serves you.”
Rumi
“We rescue people from their responsibilities. We take care of people’s responsibilities for them. Later we get mad at them for what we’ve done. Then we feel used and sorry for ourselves. That is the pattern, the triangle.”
Melody Beattie
“Some people are empowered by travel and some are inspired by the warmth of home. Some thrive in the spotlight and some feel called to support those who are on stage. Some people are comfortable half-dressed and cussing like sailors and others prefer modesty and gentleness. The thing is: we are all empowered and inspired in different ways, and it’s not our job to decide what that looks like for anyone else.”
Brooke Hampton
“Your greatest contribution to the universe may not be something you do, but someone you raise.”
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APRN Alaska News
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Delanceyplace.com
- hollywood enters the museum--1/17/25 January 17, 2025Today's selection--from The Hollywood Brand by Peter Catapano. The MoMA and Iris Barry redefine traditional museum art. “In November 1935, five years after its founding, the Museum of Modern Art in New York announced the opening of its Film Library ‘to render possible for the first time a considered study of the film as art.’ […]
- the largest company in history? -- 1/16/25 January 16, 2025Today's encore selection -- from Merchant Kings by Stephen R. Bown. In relation to the economy of its time, and though it was chartered two years after the much smaller British East India Company, the mammoth Dutch East India Company may have been the largest company in history. It was given the powers of a […]
APRN Alaska News
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Bob Mayer
- American Primeval: A Review of History Garbled in Transmission January 15, 2025We binged American Primeval yesterday and while it had its good moments, it left a bad taste in our mouths. Yes, spoilers ahead, but also understand some of the show is loosely, very loosely, based on actual history, one of them a key event I incorporated in my own work of fiction. The show has […]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
- Expect the Unexpected: Creating Plot Twists – By Janice Hardy… January 17, 2025on Fiction University: Readers pay attention when they don’t know what’s coming next. When someone asks, “What’s a story with a great plot twist?” your mind probably conjures one of the classics. Soylent Green. The Sixth Sense. Fight Club. The Lottery. Even Newhart. You no doubt have your favorites. Stories that shifted and turned and […]Chris The Story Reading Ape
I didn’t have my glasses on…
- holy toledo! January 17, 2025i absolutely love the toledo (ohio, usa) museum of art’s creative announcement of their good news: Cheers to the new year—and free parking! Parking at TMA is now completely free. Plan your next visit today: https://toledomuseum.org/visit Man with a Wine Glass, Velázquez (Spanish, 1599–1660). c. 1630. Oil on canvas. Lotus Lamp (shade), Tiffany Studios (American, […]beth
Legends of Windemere
- Writing and Poetry Revisted January 17, 2025Hello SEers! Last year was a writing struggle, so I spent most of it editing. In this new year I plan to reset and get back to basics, or what has … Writing and Poetry RevistedCharles Yallowitz
Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life
- Smorgasbord Afternoon Video – A compilation of funny animals January 17, 2025thanks very much Funny Pet’s LifeSmorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.
Bluebird of Bitterness
- Find the sweater! January 16, 2025One bear is wearing a unique sweater. See if you can find it.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
Positively Present
- Taylor Swift Lyrics to Inspire Introspection January 13, 2025Since her debut album, Taylor Swift has always been a source of introspective inspiration for me. Her lyrics both resonate with my own experiences and encourage me to think about… The post Taylor Swift Lyrics to Inspire Introspection appeared first on Positively Present - Dani DiPirro.dani@positivelypresent.com
The Diesel-Electric Elephant Company, England.
- Frozen Solid but the John (Thaw) Should Begin To-day January 12, 2025England’s weather is controlled by some nasty little child (tautology?) somewhere left alone in a laboratory. Last night was less … MoreIan Hutson
Joan Reeves: Slingwords
- Friday Facts About Creativity January 17, 2025January, the coldest month in the Northern Hemisphere, is also known as International Creativity Month.I think that might have something to do with the energy of the New Year.Since this is the coldest part of winter, people spend more time indoors. I suspect that more people are engaged in creative pursuits since it's too cold outside to […]Joan Reeves
World United Music
- World United Music and New Horizon’s September 2, 2024Hello everyone, my name is Stewart F. Brennan. I’m the creator of this, the World United Music blog. 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 […]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. 519 October 30, 2024Editors 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...David Greenlees
- Four Fun Kodachrome Car Image Series No. 518 October 23, 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
Ana’s Attic
- The Path to Loving Him by Meghan Quinn | Audiobook Review January 13, 2025The Path To Loving Him by Meghan Quinn Narrated by Samantha Brentmoor and Sebastian York Contemporary Romance. 3rd in the Almond Bay Series, but easily stands alone. I was provided the audiobook for an early review and purchased the book. This did not affect my review in any way. This post contains affiliate links. “Is […]Ana's Attic
Shorpy
- Duval County Courthouse: 1900 January 16, 2025Jacksonville, Florida, circa 1900. "Duval County Courthouse." The courthouse, at Market and Forsyth streets, burned along with the rest of downtown Jacksonville in the Great Fire of 1901. 8x10 glass negative by William Henry Jackson, Detroit Photographic Company. View full size.Dave
- Main Street USA: 1905 January 14, 2025Circa 1905. "Central Square -- Keene, New Hampshire." 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative (cropped), Detroit Photographic Company. View full size.Dave
Shorpy Reader Shared Photo’s
- Mrs. Claus: 1949 December 27, 2024Christmas 1949 in Valparaiso, Indiana. That's Grandma in a Kodachrome slide. View full size. Our Christmas coda is this cocktail-hour Kodachrome submitted by Shorpy charter member Delworthio 16 years ago, in 2008. Cheers!delworthio
- The Third Man: 1951 December 19, 2024Occupied Germany at the U.S.-Soviet sector The East/West German border circa 1951, ten years before the Berlin Wall was built. U.S. Army soldiers Harry Manville, Dave Crosson, and Ray Kwapil (my dad). I have the Agfa Karat 35mm and Rolleicord 6x6cm Dad is dangling. Nice cameras, they are still working. Location: "Untersuhl by Eisenach, Germany, […]JeffK
Shorpy Reader Comments
- Shhh January 17, 2025In reply to Main Street USA: 1905: Can you imagine how quiet this must have been compared with the street noise of now? There is a lot happening in this picture, but at most we are likely assaulted with only the sound of horse hooves and rustling leaves.hillie_bolliday
- Two things -- January 16, 2025In reply to Main Street USA: 1905: Can anyone zoom in and read what it says on the blanket or tarp draped over the horse to the right of the "gaze bow"? And the young woman doing the twirl by the nearby water fountain seems very happy! What an idyllic scene.Rhino
Debra Lynn Dadd
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BloominThyme
- Hungarian Wax Peppers October 18, 2024Here’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, […]gardenfrisk
- 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
Word of the day
- apprehension January 17, 2025Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for January 17, 2025 is: apprehension • \ap-rih-HEN-shun\ • noun Apprehension most often refers to the fear that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; it’s a feeling of being worried about the future. The word can also refer to seizure by legal process. // There is growing apprehension […]Merriam-Webster
DamnDelicious
- Easy Beef Bourguignon January 11, 2025This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. A classic French stew with oh-so-tender braised fall apart beef with vegetables in a luxurious red wine gravy sauce. why i love beef bourguignon what exactly is beef bourguignon Similar to its sister dish, coq au vin, beef bourguignon (also known as […]Chungah @ Damn Delicious
- One Pot Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta January 4, 2025This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. No fuss ONE POT MEAL! So so creamy, so easy. Chockfull of tender chicken, mushrooms, and spinach! why make one pot creamy chicken and mushroom pasta There’s just one pot and a few ingredients between you and dinner tonight. We’re talking tender […]Chungah @ Damn Delicious
The Authors’ Billboard
- DIY Sweetgrass Basket Craft Inspired by Gullah Tradition by Josie Riviera May 22, 2024Welcome back to Daufuskie Island, where every corner tells a story. This island is off the coast of South Carolina and is a 1 hour ferry ride from Hilton Head Island. Today I’m sharing how to make a sweetgrass basket: Materials: Coiled rope or raffia Colored yarn or embroidery thread Large-eye needle Scissors Instructions: Start […]Josie Riviera
- Daufuskie Delights: A Culinary Journey Through Gullah Flavors by Josie Riviera April 22, 2024Welcome to Daufuskie Island, where time slows down and the rhythms of Gullah culture come to life. This inviting getaway off the South Carolina coast is more than an island; it’s a testament to the resilience and creativity of the Gullah people, descendants of West African slaves. These people were brought to work on the […]Donna Fasano
ezvid
- Speedwrite: Choose The Right Sources July 30, 2021 Ezvid Wiki
Task & Purpose
- Navy fires commanding officer of Naval Information Warfare Training Group Norfolk January 16, 2025Navy Cmdr. Sarah M. Quemada has been fired as the commanding officer of Naval Information Warfare Training Group Norfolk in Virginia “due to a loss of confidence in her ability to command,” the service announced on Thursday. Rear Adm. Brian A. Harding, commander of Naval Information Warfighting Development Center, relieved Quemada on Thursday, a Navy […]Jeff Schogol
- Army trainee dies three weeks short of graduating from infantry training at Fort Moore January 16, 2025A soldier just three weeks from basic infantry training graduation died while off-duty at Fort Moore, Georgia on Jan. 8. Pfc. McCallaster Foley, 20, was killed in what base officials said was a “non-training-related” incident while off-duty after dinner. Officials did not give details about what led to his death, citing an ongoing investigation. Foley […]Patty Nieberg
A Redleg’s Rides
- Day Trip to Chiricahua National Monument and Now Boondocking by Dragoon Mountains January 17, 2025Yesterday, January 15 We drove down in Lori and Chris Z's Jeep Gladiator to the Chiricahua National Monument by way of Apache Pass Road.I'd visited this monument before on my own back in 2021: LINKIt was chilly and windy with snow in the shady parts of the monument's tour route. Very tough to get good shots […]redlegsrides
- Last Day at Hot Well Dunes and First Day at Indian Bread BLM Rec Area January 14, 2025We were joined by Chris and Lori Z. of BlazeOurWay fame the last 3 days that we were camped at the Hot Well Dunes. It was good to meet up with these two again since Fall of last year.The weather, which was chilly, precluded much riding. Just as well since we didn't have the requisite […]redlegsrides
Lorie Smith Schaefer
- Midweek Wisdom January 15, 2025 Lorie Smith Schaefer
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Barry Eisler
- Amazon Seems Not To Like Reviews of The Putin Interviews January 9, 2025UPDATE: A friend at Amazon saw this post, looked into it, and informed me that the whole thing was a mistake: my second review did indeed post; I shouldn’t have received the first email, requiring revisions; I certainly shouldn’t have received the second email, mistakenly informing me that even my revised review wouldn’t do. They’re […]Barry Eisler
- The Myth of American Idealism: How US Foreign Policy Endangers the World December 16, 2024If you’re not familiar with Noam Chomsky’s insights into the real causes and consequences of US foreign policy, The Myth of American Idealism is an excellent introduction. If you are familiar, it’s a great refresher. IMO, the biggest, high-level takeaways:1. Rulers have far more in common with and concern for each other than regard for the people […]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
- Atlixco: in the shadow of a giant volcano January 15, 2025Last month we spent a couple of amazing weeks in Mexico. That included a few days in the lovely town of Atlixco. The town, founded in 1579, is known for ... The post Atlixco: in the shadow of a giant volcano 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
- Gluten Free Pumpkin Cookies October 16, 2024These gluten-free pumpkin cookies are the softest, most delectable cookies you’ll ever eat! They are remarkably light in texture and are topped with a luscious, dairy-free brown sugar frosting. They are quick and easy, and the cookie dough requires no refrigeration. They will quickly become one of your favorite pumpkin desserts! I don't know about you,... […]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
- Victim of pinks January 16, 2025Study blames Alaska pink salmon for Idaho Chinook losses Forty three years after a top official of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game publicly and clearly revealed a plan to take […]craigmedred
- The warrior January 13, 2025Fighting for Alaska wild salmon Now 82 years old, Virgil Umpenhour has been at war with Alaska’s commercial salmon farmers, or ranchers as they prefer to call themselves, for most of his […]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
- CARAMEL PEAR UPSIDE DOWN CAKE FOR VALENTINES DAY January 14, 2025I hope you will consider making this Caramel Pear Upside-Down Cake for your Valentine Sweetheart. Served warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream, it will knock his/her socks off.There are a lot of different steps to this recipe, but none of them are hard to do. Preheat your oven to 350F and spray a […]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
- National Native American Heritage Month Bead Coloring page November 18, 2024Do'inta? Se uzra Shala Kerrigan.How are you? My name is Shala Kerrigan. I only have a handful of words in my language, which is Lower Tanana Athabascan. This coloring page is based off the style of bead embroidery done by Athabascans up here in Alaska. I hope you enjoy it! Click the images below for larger versions to download/print/color. Small […]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 #322 – Kitty LaBounty January 13, 2025Download Radio Show The January 12th show featured a conversation with Kitty LaBounty. We spoke about Christmas Bird Count experiences in Sitka and Arizona and the Continental MycoBlitz, including potentially new-to-science species from Southeast Alaska. Other topics included the Alaska Native Plant Society, Kitty’s on-going work to put together a flora of Southeast Alaska, and […]matt goff
- Sitka Nature Show #331 – Brooke Schafer and Paul Norwood December 30, 2024Featuring a a conversation with Paul Norwood and Brooke Schafer, they shared about some of their local adventures in 2024. A few of the highlights included exploring Baranof Island high country near Peak 5390 (the highest point on the island), close encounters with voles, and finding the first local record of long-leaf sundew.matt goff
Ian A Johnson: Life, Wildlife, Wild-life
- Why Restoration? Fish. People. The Future. August 30, 2021Since 2016 I have worked in Hoonah to help build a vision. The Hoonah Native Forest Partnership is a unique model of community-based forestry that seeks to meet the objectives of land managers and the needs of the community. The project relies on training a local workforce in natural resource inventory and landscape improvement. I’m […]grizjohnson
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
- Go Green with These Delicious Spinach filled Recipes January 13, 2025Looking for a nutritious and delicious way to add more greens to your meals? This spinach recipe is the perfect solution! Packed with vitamins and minerals, spinach brings both flavor and health benefits to any dish. Whether you’re sautéing it, blending it into smoothies, or baking it into casseroles, spinach is versatile enough to fit... […]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