“Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed. This world in arms is not spending money alone. It is spending the sweat of its laborers, the genius of its scientists, the hopes of its children. The cost of one modern heavy bomber is this: a modern brick school in more than 30 cities. It is two electric power plants, each serving a town of 60,000 population. It is two fine, fully equipped hospitals. It is some 50 miles of concrete highway. We pay for a single fighter plane with a half million bushels of wheat. We pay for a single destroyer with new homes that could have housed more than 8,000 people…This is not a way of life at all, in any true sense. Under the cloud of threatening war, it is humanity hanging from a cross of iron.”

“War is mankind’s most tragic and stupid folly; to seek or advise its deliberate provocation is a black crime against all men. Though you follow the trade of the warrior, you do so in the spirit of Washington — not of Genghis Khan. For Americans, only threat to our way of life justifies resort to conflict.”

“But all history has taught us the grim lesson that no nation has ever been successful in avoiding the terrors of war by refusing to defend its rights — by attempting to placate aggression.”

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Quotes March 28, 2025

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Standing beside each one of our brave soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines is a loving, supportive, and dedicated family whose sacrifice is a true service to our great nation.
Elise Stefanik

The American people should not wonder where their military leaders draw the line between military advice and political preference. And our nation’s soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines should not wonder about the political leanings and motivations of their leaders.
Martin Dempsey

But it’s been a great, humbling – and I’ve been very honored to have the opportunity to serve and to lead and to be the representative of our soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines who are in Washington. And it’s been the greatest honor of my life.
Hugh Shelton

My father was a Tuskegee Airmen captain in the Air Force and a very strong personality. He believed in fairness and ethics and living up to the commitments you make to others. He ultimately became a judge, and he would talk to me over and over about how important it is to be fair.
John W. Rogers, Jr.

Airmen

Music February 25-27, 2025

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Roberta Flack sing’s “Where Is The Love?” with Three Dog Night (1973)

Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway – Double Exposure Concert (Full Length Performance)

Roberta Flack Full Concert 08 16 92 Newport Jazz Festival OFFICIAL

ROBERTA FLACK live in japan 1993

Roberta Flack Full Concert 08 16 92 Newport Jazz Festival OFFICIAL, ROBERTA FLACK live in japan 1993, Roberta Flack sing’s “Where Is The Love?” with Three Dog Night (1973), Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway - Double Exposure Concert (Full Length Performance)

Music February 13, 2025

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Big Daddy – Once In a Lifetime

Billy Strings-“Here Comes The Sun” Live Asheville NC 2/8/25

Baby I Love Your Way – Music Travel Love & Friends (at Aw-Asen Falls Philippines)

This Kiss – Faith Hill (Vintage “Doris Day” Style Cover) ft. Tatum Langley

Big Daddy - Once In a Lifetime, Billy Strings-“Here Comes The Sun” Live Asheville NC 2/8/25, Baby I Love Your Way - Music Travel Love & Friends (at Aw-Asen Falls Philippines), This Kiss - Faith Hill (Vintage “Doris Day” Style Cover) ft. Tatum Langley

Music January 18, 2025

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Billy F Gibbons: Livin’ It Up Down In Texas

Ned LeDoux Chris LeDoux – One Hand In The Riggin’ (Official Music Video)

Ghost Hounds – She Runs Hot (Official Lyric Video)

NPR Music: The Red Clay Strays: Tiny Desk Concert

Ned LeDoux Chris LeDoux - One Hand In The Riggin' (Official Music Video), Billy F Gibbons: Livin’ It Up Down In Texas, Ghost Hounds - She Runs Hot (Official Lyric Video), NPR Music: The Red Clay Strays: Tiny Desk Concert

Music January 04, 2025

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Lynyrd Skynyrd feat. 3 Doors Down – Kryptonite (Official Video)

Blackberry Smoke “Southern Child” Macon GA 12/31/24

Billy Joel (ft. Jason Bonham) – Whole Lotta Love 12/31/24 UBS Arena

Shaun Cassidy – “That’s Rock ‘n’ Roll”. New Year’s Eve show – City Winery – Boston

Chaka Khan brings down the House at WBLS 50th Anniversary Concert

Lynyrd Skynyrd feat. 3 Doors Down - Kryptonite (Official Video), Blackberry Smoke “Southern Child” Macon GA 12/31/24, Chaka Khan brings down the House at WBLS 50th Anniversary Concert, Shaun Cassidy - “That’s Rock ‘n’ Roll”. New Year’s Eve show - City Winery - Boston

nicholson and pacino -- 2/6/2026 February 6, 2026
Today's selection -- from The Alchemy of Acting by Jim Blumetti. In the 1970s, Jack Nicholson and Al Pacino helped introduce a new type of acting to Hollywood: “Nicholson's R.P. McMurphy is built on contradiction. He's a provocateur, a rebel, a manipulator — but is any of it real? Or all of it? The brilliance […]
the importance of focus -- 2/5/2026 February 5, 2026
Today's encore selection -- from Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence by Daniel Goleman. The ability for an individual to have a healthy focus on a specific task in the middle of distractions is one of the most important predictors of success and excellence in a career. The key ongoing nemesis of focus is not […]

Recent Research Spreadsheets
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...
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Legislative Drafting Students
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...
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Sunny Ann Starling, July 2, 1943 - January 6, 2023 January 10, 2023
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 […]
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WASP Final Flight February 28, 2022
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 […]
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Four Fun Kodachrome Car Image Series No. 519 October 30, 2024
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...
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Four Fun Kodachrome Car Image Series No. 518 October 23, 2024
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....
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Shellubrication: 1950s June 28, 2025
From a discarded negative collection that belonged to a San Diego area barber. 120 format. View full size.
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Mill Town Aughts May 22, 2025
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 […]
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Back When ... February 7, 2026
In reply to The Funny Place: 1912: Catching a glimpse of ankle was a big deal even with hosiery. It's interesting, the men are all wearing dark suits except the the sport with a blazer and tan slacks but the ladies are wearing corsets, whites, tans and light colored dresses. But no ankles visible, no […]
Rochester
Face time February 7, 2026
In reply to The Funny Place: 1912: The creepy guy sign was the symbol of Steeplechase Park. It was called Funny Face, to go along with the park's tag line: Steeplechase, Funny Place. It had other names, including Steeplechase Face, Steeplechase Jack, or Tillie - named after the owner of the park,
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Hungarian Wax Peppers October 18, 2024
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, […]
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Easy Microgreens June 13, 2023
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 […]
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One Pot Garlic Butter Shrimp and Orzo January 31, 2026
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. A cozy, quick-cooking one pot meal with juicy shrimp and the dreamiest, most velvety, creamy orzo. Made in 40 min! So easy, so so good. reasons to make one pot garlic butter shrimp and orzo What is orzo? Orzo is a quick-cooking […]
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30+ Winning Super Bowl Recipes January 28, 2026
Dips, nachos, pizza, wings, sliders and so much more of our most popular game day recipes! Quick, easy to prepare, and enough to feed a crowd! We have absolutely everything you need for game day! From bite-sized bacon-wrapped tater tots to the easiest hands-off slow cooker chili, there’s a little bit of something for all […]
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Army reveals new rotational force in the Philippines February 8, 2026
The new element is part of a “shift” in the military’s cooperation with the important Pacific nation, the Army said. The post Army reveals new rotational force in the Philippines appeared first on Task & Purpose.
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National Guard troops shot in DC to receive Purple Hearts February 7, 2026
Spc. Sarah Beckstrom was killed in the November attack while Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe was severely wounded. The post National Guard troops shot in DC to receive Purple Hearts appeared first on Task & Purpose.
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A Ride to Kofa NWR 's Rock Formations February 9, 2026
Two hours of riding, sunny and warm at almost 80°F temperatures.I rode along US 95 southbound, using the back entrance I had recently noticed for the La Posa South LTVA.Lots of open camping spots at the Kofa (King OF Arizona) NWR. King of Arizona being the name of a mine back in the day. You […]
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Learning about rocks/minerals at my campsite February 7, 2026
Thursday, February 5Cloudy overcast skies though still warm with a high of 79° F though it felt chillier without the sun's rays shining throughout.Friday, February 6Sunny and warm, a mo' better day for desert solitude relaxation.At my campsite, there was a gathering, by type, of rocks and minerals placed there by a rockhound apparently. I […]
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Come Find Me At Substack! June 25, 2025
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 […]
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American Exception March 7, 2025
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 […]
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Kashevaroff Mountain April 6, 2019
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 […]
Letting go March 20, 2019
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 […]

PDS on PBS II Cross post from "Frozen Grin" April 5, 2024
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 […]
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Matter of Mind, My Parkinson's, PBS Looks at PD and PD-S March 4, 2024
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 […]
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Travel Secrets: Love is in the air. Join us for prizes, pizza, stories, games and the INSIDE SCOOP at Alaska Aviation Museum Thursday, February 5, 2026 January 28, 2026
YES, there are secrets. Secrets for a better deal. A better seat. A better destination. JOIN US on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at the Alaska Aviation Museum for a special ... The post Travel Secrets: Love is in the air. Join us for prizes, pizza, stories, games and the INSIDE SCOOP at Alaska Aviation Museum […]
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Identifying Devil’s Club Plant August 10, 2023
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. […]
Ashley
Pumpkin BOO-berry Muffins (Fun Halloween Toddler Snacktivity!) October 21, 2022
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 […]
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"Home" vs. "Away" May 20, 2022
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 […]
CloudyinAK
Goodbye, Toronto May 10, 2022
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 […]
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Den of thieves February 8, 2026
From the could be worse file Anchorage residents regularly reading the social media website Nextdoor could easily come to the conclusion that Alaska’s largest city is the American stronghold for porch pirates. […]
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Low-value lives February 7, 2026
Killer driver’s short jail sentence Anchorage driver Bessie Binkowski avoided homicide charges for killing 63-year-old Arthur Stepetin, Jr. in August, but she will be spending four months in jail thanks to a […]
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Malnourished launches today January 21, 2020
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… […]
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Book review: Secondhand Summer by Dan Walker December 1, 2019
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… […]
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Sitka Nature Show #346 – Jason Briner July 27, 2025
Download Radio Show The July 27th show featured a conversation with Jason Briner. Jason has been working in Southeast Alaska for a decade, collaborating with many others to conduct field work to better understand the timing of glacial retreat and the post-glacial environment of the region. He has been part of an interdisciplinary team conducting […]
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Sitka Nature Show #345 – Elizabeth Thomas July 13, 2025
Download Radio Show The July 13th show featured a conversation with Elizabeth Thomas, a paleoclimatologist based out of the University at Buffalo. Elizabeth shared about the water cycle and how understanding it and its effects can give insight into past climates. She is part of a team working to reconstruct the timing of glacial retreat […]
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Sandra’s Overnight Artisan 10" Cast Iron Soft Bread-No Knead March 2, 2024
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 […]
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Sandra's Fresh Apple Pecan Cake (9x13") September 18, 2023
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 […]
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