Category: Images
Pictures, drawings, paintings
Images June 04, 2018
Gr8 Pl8!
Images June 02, 2018
All Botany Photo’s of the Day courtesy of:
Daniel Mosquin & team on behalf of UBC Botanical Garden
Sphaerocarpos sp.
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Magnolia denudata ‘Forrest’s Pink’
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Bretschneidera sinensis 1 of 3
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Bretschneidera sinensis 2 of 3
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Bretschneidera sinensis 3 of 3
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Momordica balsamina
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Keteleeria evelyniana 1
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Keteleeria evelyniana 2
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Scoliopus bigelovii
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Oxalis adenophylla 1
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Oxalis adenophylla 2
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Jacaranda decurrens 1
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Jacaranda decurrens 2
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Jacaranda decurrens 3
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Jacaranda decurrens 4
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Images May 31, 2018
Classic
Images May 22, 2018
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Daniel Mosquin & team on behalf of UBC Botanical Garden
Streptopus amplexifolius
According to an article from the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service, the tender young shoots of clasping twistedstalk are prized in Alaska for their tasty cucumber-like flavour. These shoots make a great addition to salads or cooked with other fresh greens. Do note, however, that at early stages of growth, this species is readily confused with some of its poisonous relatives–positive identification is essential! The berries are also edible. When ripe, they take on a watermelon-like flavour and can be used to make jelly, syrup, or juice. These berries can also be eaten raw, but the seeds are known to have a laxative effect, so caution is again advised. The article from UAF also gives a comprehensive guide on how to process and preserve the fruits, along with recipes for extracting juice and making jelly & syrup! Preparing foods with native plants is a small venture I’d love to start one day, now that I’ve learned more about the many traditional edible uses of various plants native to British Columbia.
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Cassytha melantha
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Prunus yedoensis ‘Akebono’
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Archytaea triflora
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Aristolochia ridicula
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Nothofagus antarctica
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Pseudotsuga menziesii var. menziesii
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Pseudotsuga menziesii var. menziesii
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Mesanthemum africanum 1
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Mesanthemum africanum 2
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Alaskanomics
- The Share of Alaska Workers over 55 is Growing June 12, 2018With data gathered by Alaska’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development, it is clear that the percentage of Alaskan workers over the age of 55 is growing. Alaska doesn’t have as many senior citizens as other states, but the population of 65-plus is growing faster than any other part of...Katie Bender
APRN Alaska News
- EPA, Corps agree to new wetland mitigation guidelines June 19, 2018Two federal agencies have beefed up their guidelines for wetlands mitigation in Alaska. The announcement comes after a news outlet found only 26 percent of Alaska permittees were required to mitigate wetland damage. Listen nowLiz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media
- Murkowski zeroes in on Trump admin to stop splitting families at border June 19, 2018“The time is now for the White House to end the cruel, tragic separations of families," Murkowski said in a written statement. If the administration doesn't act quickly, she said, Congress must. Sen. Dan Sullivan called the situation complicated and called for a bipartisan solution from Congress. Listen nowLiz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media
Alaska On the Go
- 5 Things We Always Take on an Alaska RV Trip June 19, 2018*This post is sponsored by Great Alaskan Holidays, Inc., providers of Last Frontier roadtripping adventures for more than 30 years.* Summer is in full swing around here, and our team is gearing up for another weekend of outdoor-themed fun as we motor north to the village of Talkeetna. We’re pretty confident about our Alaska RV […]Erin Kirkland
The Alaska Parkinson’s Rag
- Parkie Prophet Predicts Panoply of PD-related Summer Meetings June 2, 2018Who can say what the future holds? Well, good news, I can! At least as far as next two meetings of the distinguished APDSG are concerned. Our upcoming meeting will be held June 16th. We will have a presentation on hallucinations and delusions in PD from Gail Howshikowa. Gail is a drug company salesperson. She […]Peter Dunlap-Shohl
- Return of the Return of the PD Pundit May 24, 2018Scarcely two weeks have gone by since I last posted the appearance of a new PD Pundit comic. And now here comes a new one, all shiny and bright! This one is about the necessity of adapting to our new reality, and how to remake your passion in a way that is harmonious with your […]Peter Dunlap-Shohl
Alaska Travelgram
- VISIT KAMCHATKA: Alaska’s Gateway to Asia! June 10, 2018Fly west from Anchorage across the Bering Straits! The 4.5-hour flight leaves once each week from Anchorage to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, starting next month on July 16. The flight is coordinated by ... The post VISIT KAMCHATKA: Alaska’s Gateway to Asia! appeared first on Alaska Travelgram.scott
Alaskan Book Cafe
- Review: A Christmas Creek Carol June 10, 2018A Christmas Creek Carol by Rachelle Ayala My rating: 5 of 5 stars I loved this story. Christmas and Halloween are my favorite holidays. I enjoy holiday themed books and movies all year around. A Christmas Creek Carol was a perfect read on this hot summer day. As much as I enjoyed the Christmas aspect, […]
- Review: Lucky in Laguna June 5, 2018Lucky in Laguna by Rachelle Ayala My rating: 5 of 5 stars Wow! Reality show spotlight. I enjoyed this story. If you ever wanted to know how real these shows are, this is the story for you. I don’t want to go into the story so it will be enjoyable for you to read. I […]
Alaskan Urban Hippie
- 5 Considerations Before Planting Fruit Trees May 12, 2018Many of us who grew up in rural areas have fond childhood memories of fruit trees. Maybe it was watching the tree bloom each spring, with the sweet scent of blossoms filling the air. Or maybe it was experiencing the annual harvest, with the smallest kids climbing up and gently shaking tree limbs, while family […]Ashley
- Winter Night Beehive Check – November in Alaska November 30, 2017On the last day of November, I went outside after dark for a winter beehive check. I wanted to see if the honey bees were still alive and if they needed more food. This is our first winter with bees, and Alaska beehives don’t have high survival rates for wintering over. Alaska winters are extremely […]Ashley
Allergy Free Alaska
- Dairy Free Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes March 29, 2018These smooth and creamy Dairy Free Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are so easy and convenient to prepare. I love being able to throw everything in the Instant Pot bowl and walk away, instead of... Visit Allergy Free Alaska to view the full post!Megan
Backwoods Mom
- A Home In The Mountains August 24, 2015We came to this land in June of this year, in the midst of a heatwave. We thought we could make a home from the dust but we left after less than two weeks, frustrated. Our plans foiled. Maybe it wasn’t time yet. Maybe we wimped out. And so we left. For two months […]BMOM
Barbara Brown’s Our Third Thirds
- A Ginger Beer Factory June 7, 2018I don’t like beer, and I don’t do alcohol, but I do like ginger beer. If I close my eyes, I can conjure an image of happily sipping ginger beer in the sun. Sort of like my images of restfully, calmly drinking tea. It’s a symbol.So when Anchorage Community House offered a class on Natural […]CloudyinAK
- A Snag May 30, 2018My Third Third has hit a snag.Me.When I am terribly depressed, I still go to social events, fulfill my commitments, wash my hair, and do laundry. I volunteer. I get out of bed.Unfortunately, I do that while dragging grand pianos around on my feet. Everything takes an enormous amount of energy, and I’m oomph-less. Which […]CloudyinAK
Bush Radio
- Stoner Music 101 January 21, 2018Roll up some inspiration – Burl Ives http://alaskabush.com/bushradio/wp-content/uploads/Roll-up-some-inspiration-Burl-Ives.mp3 I got stoned and I missed it – Shel Silverstein w/ Dr. Hook http://alaskabush.com/bushradio/wp-content/uploads/got-stoned-and-I-missed-it.mp3 Natural Mystic – Bob Marley http://alaskabush.com/bushradio/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Natural_mystic_bob_marley.mp3 I want to get HIGH – Rita Marley http://alaskabush.com/bushradio/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/I_Want_to_Get_High1.mp3 Henry – New Riders Of The Purple Sage http://alaskabush.com/bushradio/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/henry1.mp3 Sweet Leaf – Storm Orphans http://alaskabush.com/bushradio/wp-content/uploads/Storm_Orphans_-_Sweet_Leaf.mp3bushman
- Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) April 21, 2016RIP Prince The Revolution Will Be Colorized http://alaskabush.com/bushradio/music/the-revolution-will-be-colorized-Prince.mp3bushman
Craig Medred
- Saving Alaska June 19, 2018As the 49th state speeds into its short summer on the quick trip to the longer winter, there are growing concerns that history is about to be lost at both ends of […]craigmedred
- Humpy invasion June 18, 2018While West Coast Americans – Alaskans among them – worry and fret about farmed Atlantic salmon escaping to invade the Pacific Ocean despite decades of failed stocking efforts aimed at helping them do […]craigmedred
Cinthia Ritchie
- New work up at The Hunger Journal June 8, 2018My hybrid creative nonfiction work How Mary, Joseph and Jesus F*cked Up My Love Life is up at The Hunger Journal. It’s an odd piece written in an odd style that merges religion with attitudes about sex, desire, loneliness and the rest of that complex and maddening stuff. Here is a sample: Fact: I rode down… […]cinthiaritchie
- Award-winning essay, and returning to Alaska May 15, 2018I was in a slump. I returned to Alaska a few weeks ago, everything muddy and brown, the trees bare of leaves, last year’s trash blowing across the streets. I was used to the sun-filled warmth of Tucson, to hot days and balmy nights, to sitting out in the yard and reading and then running… […]cinthiaritchie
Coleen’s Recipes
- RASPBERRY SHORTBREAD BARS April 11, 2018This is the best recipe I've tried in a long time. I found it over on "The Domestic Rebel"....my picky-picky husband is in love with this sweet treat!!!The bottom crust is a deliciously TENDER shortbread, then there is a simple layer of raspberry jam, nuts and more shortbread pieces on top. It couldn't be easier!!! […]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
- Dandelion Jelly!! June 11, 2018Most of the time, we have enough dandelions in our yard for fried dandelions but not much past that because we really love fried dandelions. This year though has been a banner year for those happy sunshine flowers. I know my yard has not been touched with weed killers or dangerous chemicals in the 16 years we've […]Shala Kerrigan
Get Out, Sitka!
- New Sitka Community Playground starts to take shape June 19, 2018Construction is progressing on the new Sitka Community Playground project, which is being built on the site of the old Crescent Harbor Playground near the Sitka Sound Science Center. As of Monday, June 18, most of the playground equipment had … 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
- Rainy Night and Morning June 11, 2018The forecast for today had originally been for partly cloudy weather and little or no rain. I had planned to take care of this year’s Breeding Bird Survey, which requires a 2:30am rise time. Yesterday the forecast for today had … Continue reading →matt goff
- Ground Beetle Crossing the Road June 8, 2018Just one photo today – I was walking home this morning and noticed an introduced ground beetle (Carabus nemoralis) crossing the road. Conditions were a bit breezy at times during the day, with occasional showers and some sunny breaks. Coming … Continue reading →matt goff
Ian A Johnson: Life, Wildlife, Wild-life
- Herrings vs. Eagles – Eagles Win and the Photographer Did Too June 17, 2018Arguably herring are the base of the entire food chain in Southeast Alaska. They provide food for whales, salmon, seals, sealions, birds, and halibut with their bodies and with their eggs. For centuries humans have relied on the abundance of herring to provide for their families in the spring. In Hoonah, Alaska the return of […]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 […]Whitney Harness
Life In Alaska
- Signs of Spring Part II May 28, 2018Spring has been cool, wet and windy this year. Normally I have my greens planted in my greenhouse sometime between April 1 and May 1, but this year it didn't happen till a warm, sunny day in mid-May woke me out of spring doldrums (and my mother-in-law, who was determined to help me get the […]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 in Alaska
Little Big House Alaska
- Friday Frenzy June 15th June 15, 2018Welcome to the Friday Frenzy! We’re off on a little adventure today. I’ll be around this weekend visit the links you leave and getting inspired for the LONGEST DAY OF THE YEAR! What I think you should visit this week! it’s the LAST weekend for entering to win an EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLAR prize package–get on it! […]Laura
Living In Alaska Life In The Last Frontier
- A Fork in the Road January 4, 2018One day Alice came to a fork in the road and saw a Cheshire cat in a tree. “Which road do I take?”, she asked. “Where do you want to go?”, was his response. “I don’t know”, Alice answered. “Then”, said the cat, “it doesn’t matter.” ~ Lewis Carroll It is Christmas day, and I […]Susan Stevenson
Idlewild Alaska
- 25 Gifts for Tough Homesteading Ladies November 23, 2017I’ll be the first to tell you I’m not a fan of pink, painting my nails, makeup, cutesy knick-knacks, or chick flicks. So when I look at those “best Christmas gifts for women” lists, there really isn’t much on them I’d actually want to receive for Christmas. I’m just not a girly-girl. I’d rather have […]IdlewildAlaska
Mountain View Post
- Community Calendar: Summer 2018 June 15, 2018Bookmark this page for local events and other activities, from neighborhood potlucks and picnics to volunteer opportunities, community meetings and more. June 16 Catholic Social Services’ Refugee Assistance and Immigration Services is seeking volunteers to help spread soil at Grow North Farm — a new urban farming project taking root at 3543 Mountain View Drive. […]Kirsten Swann
The Mudflats
- Return of Bird of the Week: Black-browed Albatross June 16, 2018So we go from a few weeks of birds that cannot fly, to birds that can only barely land, the albatrosses. The Black-browed is a medium-sized member of the albatross family, with a wing span of seven to eight feet. This bird lives in the air, landing on the ocean only when the wind dies, […]Wickershams Conscience
Northern Lights Mama
- Grandma & Grandpa Came to Visit! (Denali day 1) September 16, 2017I won the road lottery this year, so my folks came together to do the drive with me. They are both freshly retired and it was so fun to have them in Alaska together! While they were here they took advantage of some free train tickets Kelsey had won to ride the Spencer Glacier train. […]
Sandra’s Alaska Recipes
- SANDRA'S ALASKA STEAMER CLAMS in a GARLIC-BUTTER-VODKA SAUCE June 7, 2018Yakutat Alaska white steamer clams are prepared in a velvety garlic-butter-vodka sauce to create my infamous side or main dish, including adding crispy Texas toast dipping...Servings: 4 as an appetizer or 2 as a main course Prep: 10 Mins.Cook: 20 Mins.INGREDIENTS3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 3 equal pats (divided)3/4 cup finely chopped celery4 […]sandra
- SANDRA'S SNICKERDOODLE BISCOTTI DIPPERS April 26, 2018So satisfying with a nice cup of tea while dipping these tasty jewels,or coffee, or hot chocolate...it's a win-win! Also, a perfecttiramisu making substitute vs lady fingers...Yields: 3 doz (appx) Prep: 15 Mins.Bake/Stand/Re-bake: Bake 30 Mins/Stand 15 Mins/Re-bake 10 Mins.INGREDIENTSCream Wet2/3 cup granulated sugar6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extractSift […]sandra
Lois Paige Simenson
- NETWORKING? SOUNDS LIKE WORK! April 28, 2018Networking. I must do this as a new writer (groan). Learn the ways of the force. Jump into the world of idea and information exchanges. Business card exchanges. Sounds like […] The post NETWORKING? SOUNDS LIKE WORK! appeared first on Lois Paige Simenson.Lois Paige Simenson
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 waxy potatoes, very thinly sliced 4 tablespoons melted salted butter 10 leaves kale (the curly-edged green or purple kinds are good here), washed, stemmed and finely chopped freshly ground black pepper 5 tablespoons grated parmesan […]
Trampling Rose
- Friday Frenzy June 16, 2018Welcome to the Friday Frenzy, the Best Food and Craft Link Party on the Web. Why is it the best? We’ll be sharing your posts on Facebook on our new Friday Frenzy page, we invite you to follow the page and share the posts When you link your favorite posts to the Friday Frenzy your […]Rachel
Twice In a Lifetime
- Barky move June 5, 2018Our planned two months afloat are coming fast upon us. In less than a month, we plan to be ready to cast off.Less seasoned salts might faint at the prospect of having Galactic ready to go, after she spent a listless winter at the dock and we spent a far-from-listless winter, doing everything except boat […]
- Good sailing writing should make you do what? June 5, 2018Wet your pants with laughter, that's what.At least, that was the reaction that both A. and I had when we read this reflection on a dream well lived, written by our good friend Melissa Beit.Extra credit: explain why these kinds of shenanigans, in the company of children, are a fine idea.If you can't, you're likely […]
What Do I Know?
- Nicole Stellon O'Donnell's Steam Laundry June 19, 2018My bookclub met here last night. We'd read Steam Laundry. I can't recall a book quite like it. Based on letters and other documents the author found in archives, it tells the story of a woman who, with her two sons, follows her husband to the gold fields of Dawson City in 1898. The story […]Steve
- When It Comes To Guns, We Don't Need New Laws 'Cause People Will Still Get Guns, But When It Comes To Immigrants, They Think Taking Away The Kids Will Stop Folks June 18, 2018I know logic and consistency don't matter with the Trump administration, but I think about all the NRA folks swatting away any law that might make it harder for some people to get guns, saying, "Criminals will still get guns.'And I say, no matter what Congress does, immigrants will still come. Remember the folks who […]Steve
Delanceyplace.com
- the life of evita perón -- 6/19/18 June 19, 2018Today's selection -- from A Brief History of Argentina by Jonathan C. Brown. Juan Domingo Perón was an army officer who served as president of Argentina from 1946 to 1955, when he was ousted in a coup d'etat, then again from 1973 to his death in 1974. He promoted a path between capitalism and communism, […]
- houston, texas, my erstwhile hometown -- 6/18/18 June 18, 2018Today's selection -- from God Save Texas Lawrence Wright. Houston, Texas, sits in Harris County, which has a larger population than twenty-five states. It will soon pass Chicago to become the country's third largest city: "Houston is the only major city in America without zoning laws. You can build pretty much anything you want anywhere […]
Bob Mayer
- 74 Years Ago Today: The Day of Days—and let us remember Exercise Tiger June 6, 20186 June 1944 saw the greatest invasion in the history mankind. While war is horrible, on that day, the Allies invaded against a force that was supporting evil. Any military strategist will tell you that a beach invasion is the most difficult military maneuver to conduct. The Marines perfected it in the Pacific Theater during […]Bob
- Torpedo Squadron 8 and the Sacrifice that helped win the Battle of Midway June 5, 2018For want of a nail is a classic proverb in the military. The opposite is also true though. Sometimes what appears to be needless and futile sacrifice can turn out to have huge ramifications and win a battle, even though who sacrifice themselves will never know. That is the story of Torpedo Squadron 8. The […]Bob
Greg Fallis
- a deep and visceral hatred June 18, 2018A couple of days ago I wrote about the Inspector General’s report on how the FBI handled the Clinton email investigation — the report that Republicans are claiming ‘prove’ the FBI was complicit in a conspiracy to prevent Comrade Trump’s … Continue reading →greg
- one strzok and you’re out June 16, 2018Odds are you won’t read the 500+ page report by the DOJ’s Inspector General (and nobody would blame you, because mostly it’s pretty dull and repetitive), but here it is if you want to. I intended to read it, but … Continue reading →greg
Hugh’s Views & News
- 49 Days In 1988: Week 23 – Friends In Need June 19, 2018All aboard the music time machine! Continuing the story from 1988. This week my guest is the author, writer and blogger Debby Kaye.Hugh's Views and News
- Author Spotlight – Geoff Le Pard June 18, 2018The first of two 'Author Spotlights' on Hugh's Views And News this week. First, a guest post from Geoff Le Pard.Hugh's Views and News
Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog
- Teaser Tuesday: Life After Baron Kernaghan June 19, 2018Originally posted on Legends of Windemere: Cover Art by Sean Harrington Took me a while to figure out a worthwhile excerpt from Quest of the Brokenhearted and I decided to show a little of what Kira Grasdon has been up to. I’m hoping I took enough to show the proper context. The full section was too…The Story Reading Ape
- When you’re down to your last dollar June 19, 2018Originally posted on bluebird of bitterness: Its value keeps shrinking, but you can still have some fun with it.The Story Reading Ape
I didn’t have my glasses on…
- bands. June 19, 2018happy birthday paul mccartney and thinking back to when i announced in no uncertain terms that my sisters’ choices of favorite bands: the beatles and the doors were stupid bands that would never last and were nowhere near the level of greatness of my favorite band the monkees they really should have listened to me […]ksbeth
Legends of Windemere
- Cigarettes, Anxiety, and Depression June 19, 2018Originally posted on Anxiety, Depression, and Panic Attacks: I wanted to talk more about a statement made in one of my previous posts, however, I wanted to wait until I had been cigarette free for about a month.…Charles Yallowitz
Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life
- Smorgasbord Blog Magazine – The Food and Cookery Column with Carol Taylor – Delicious #Duck and Sauces June 19, 2018This week Carol is bringing us some delicious ways to prepare Duck… I adore crispy duck and pancakes and cold on a salad.. I know you will enjoy Carol’s expertise and also some alternative sauces to serve with this bird… … Continue reading →Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.
Bluebird of Bitterness
- When you’re down to your last dollar June 19, 2018Its value keeps shrinking, but you can still have some fun with it.bluebird of bitterness
- Back in the saddle again June 18, 2018A cowboy rode into a small town in Oklahoma and stopped at a saloon for a beer. What he didn’t know was that the locals had a habit of playing pranks on strangers. When he finished his beer and went outside, he found that his horse had been stolen. He went back into the saloon, flipped […]bluebird of bitterness
Raptitude
- Two Ways to Stop Caring What Others Think June 12, 2018At the retreat center I just visited, the automated coffee machine worked on an honor system. It dispensed coffee whenever you pushed the button, but you were expected to put a two-dollar coin into a little nearby box to cover the costs. I didn’t have change, so I put a twenty in on the first […]David Cain
Elle Knowles: Finding Myself Through Writing
- Micro Fiction – Bid for Freedom June 14, 2018Originally posted on Allychat's Blog - a lighter look at life: This is my attempt at micro fiction, let me know what you think. I wrote the long version then tried to get all the points across including plot in under 250 words (I did it in 220). He eased the window open, just…Elle Knowles
Positively Present
- Every Day Matters 2019 Diary! June 18, 2018Tomorrow the Every Day Matters 2019 Diary is officially on sale! Yes, 2019 might feel far away now, but the days fly by quickly and, since the diary has sold out in previous years, I wanted to make sure you had a chance to check it out before it does! The 2019 edition is the […]positively present
The Diesel-Electric Elephant Company, England.
- Charged and then thrown off my boat #narrowboat #england #batteries June 12, 2018To add insult to injury I also today have one hand that looks like a young barrage balloon and another … MoreIan Hutson
- Lunch at the Ashmolean with Lawrence of Arabia & two ’Merican ladies, coffee with the man who inspired the intro to Queen’s We Will Rock You #narrowboat #England #Ashmolean #Oxford May 28, 2018The Ashmolean… Museum of Art and Archaeology, University of Oxford. Website here. Founded in 1683, open Tuesday to Sunday, and Bank … MoreIan Hutson
Joan Reeves: Slingwords
- Summer Reads 2018: Angela Ford & Jennifer Conner June 18, 2018Summer Reads 2018Angela Ford & Jennifer ConnerWin your summer read!ENTER HERETime to bring out the flip flops! Whether you head to the beach, the poolside, or your favorite spot to soak up some sun-take a romance with you. How about an Unforgettable Kiss, The Professional Bridesmaid, or off to London with a Dare – Angela & Jennifer’s co-authored romance […]Joan Reeves
- 7 More Truths About A Writing Career June 17, 2018This past Wednesday I listed 7 Truths About A Writing Career.I thought some more about the subject and came up with...7 More Truths About A Writing Career.1. Never publicly denigrate another author's books.If you're a "real" writer, then you know how hard it is to breathe life into the vision in your brain. Sometimes a […]Joan Reeves
SassyZenGirl
- 5 Steps to Turbo Charge your Book Sales with Facebook & LinkedIn Groups (and how not to mess it up…) March 11, 2018Social Media have become a dominating force in our lives over the past decade. Just look at these mind-blowing statistics: The average person has 5 social media accounts The average person spends 1 hour 40 minutes per day on social media Facebook has over 1.4 billion users 50% of all Internet users are on Facebook […]SassyZenGirl
WASP Final Flight
- Florence Shutsy Reynolds, 44-W-5 | March 15, 2018 March 16, 2018"My favorite word? Oh, honor. That to me is more than a word. That’s a way of life. I mean, I’d die for honor. That sounds melodramatic maybe, but, that’s how I feel." WASP Shutsy Reynolds Pioneering woman pilot, silversmith, lapidarist, silk screener, airbrush artist and humanitarian Florence Shutsy Reynolds took her last flight on […]buglegirl
- Carla Howard Horowitz, 44-W-8 | February 19, 2018 March 3, 2018“It seemed to me that there were very clear issues in World War II, and I wanted to be part of it...to tell the truth, I really wanted to be a hero.” WASP Carla Howard Horowitz Carla Howard Horowitz was born May 28, 1922, in Chicago. It was there she […]buglegirl
World United Music
- The Minstral Show – (Episode 048) June 17, 2018Welcome to Episode 48 of the Minstral Show!Good music often provokes thoughts of the past within to bring us back in time to places, faces and atmosphere of moments we hold in our memories…and While our minds are carried away by the music, we also process thoughts and moments to help make sense of where […]Stewart
Stump the Bookseller
- 309U: Illustrated colour hardcover short stories from around world May 19, 2018I am looking for a children’s book I had as a child. It had short stories (1-2 pages) per story and they were different stories from around the world. There were a lot of different stories – at least 25 … Continue reading →admin
Ana’s Attic
- New Kindle and Audiobook Releases, Sales, Freebies and Preorders 6-19-18 June 19, 2018This is my last fully updated list until mid-July. I will have one more list next week but it may not have all of the live releases. I will try to update new releases and maybe some big sales from my pre-orders occasionally while I’m away, but will probably not be adding many live releases. […]Ana's Attic
The Authors’ Billboard
- Catching the Bouquet @AliciaStreet1 #mgtab June 17, 2018June always bursts with weddings and one of the best parts of the celebration is when the bride tosses her bouquet. The tradition began in England when wedding parties got a bit out of hand and single women tore at the bride’s clothing believing the pieces would bring them luck in finding a husband. Eventually […]Alicia Street
- First Love #mgtab @Natalieann121 June 15, 2018Do you remember the first time you fell in love? How about that smile you didn’t want to fill your face when you saw that special someone, fearing they’d think you were nuts? You know that one. The big toothy one with sparkles in your eyes because everything you see is surrounded by rainbows, puppies, […]Natalie Ann
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: Liz Hedgecock, Mike Scantlebury, and Cristelle Comby June 19, 2018We love introducing Instafreebie 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 Instafreebie and be free to discover authors you’ll love. We’re thrilled to share the latest and greatest from our mystery, thriller, and crime genres! Historical Mystery Preview […]Jenna Chalfonte
Shorpy
- Air Power: 1942 June 20, 2018June 1942. East Hartford, Connecticut. United Aircraft plant. "Single-row crankshaft assemblies for Pratt & Whitney airplane engines. The large Eastern plant at which the work is done is producing a steady flow of power installations for the fighting craft of our Army and Navy air forces." 4x5 inch nitrate negative by Andreas Feininger for the […]Dave
Kim’s Shopping
- Do Your Back-to-School Shopping Early to Get the Best Deals June 18, 2018When do you start thinking about back-to-school shopping? For a lot of parents, they start thinking about back to school shopping the week before school is scheduled to start. Unfortunately, this is when prices are at an all-time high, whether you are looking for school supplies, clothes, or shoes. Today we will share a few […]Paisley Hansen
Thoroughly Reviewed
- Most Comfortable Bathrobe June 19, 2018Top 10 Most Comfortable Bathrobes Most Comfortable Bathrobe Buying Guide Bathrobe Materials The most important aspect of a bathrobe is the material it is...Sarah Lytle
Whimpulsive
- It’s Monday What Are You Reading #105 June 18, 2018It’s Monday What Are You Reading? is a weekly reading roundup is hosted by Kathryn at The Book Date. This is technically a weekly meme but I don’t read fast enough to make that worthwhile so I post it every two or three weeks. Finished in Print This is part of a multi generational family […]suziqoregon
Debra Lynn Dadd
- Flick the Tick June 12, 2018“Flick the Tick is a natural tick repellent made with a custom effective natural oil blend that is DEET-FREE, and smells great! Our special essential oil blend is made to help keep ticks and insects away. Comes in a perfect sized 4oz spray bottle. Active Ingredients: Cedarwood Oil, Citronella Oil, Geranium Oil, Lemongrass Oil & […]Debra Lynn Dadd
- Mighty No Bitey June 12, 2018100% organic, non-GMO insect repellent. “The premium natural bug spray that works like a champ!…Reoela mosquitoes, ticks, chiggers and many other biting, stinging insects…Strong enough for tough guys but safe enough for babies…entirely free of all chemicals…contains 7 steam-distilled essential oils and finest non-GMO vegan bases, each of which has added skin benefits and won’t […]Debra Lynn Dadd
BloominThyme
- Kids Can Contribute to the Garden June 19, 2018How kids can contribute to the family garden Kids love to be of help. No, really. They do! And if we grown-ups can just guide them (or corral them) in the right direction, why, in no time they’ll be full-fledged contributors to the backyard home garden. Half the battle is understanding how a child thinks. […]gardenfrisk
- Summer Refreshments June 14, 2018Summer Refreshments Summer gardening season is upon us, and I don’t know about you, but I’ll need a break. Several, actually. I mean, the Florida sun can be brutal and if you’re not able (or willing) to garden at sunrise, the heat can really drain the energy from the body. What better way to reenergize than […]gardenfrisk
The Nerdy Farm Wife
- Why do you need lye to make soap? (FAQS) June 13, 2018Learn why you need lye to make soap and how to handle it safely. Our great great grandmothers made soap without having to use a caustic chemical, so why do we? The short answer is that our grandmothers manufactured their own caustic chemical of sorts, called potash, by combining hardwood ashes and water. This created […]Jan @ The Nerdy Farm Wife
Damndelicious
- Summer Minestrone with Turkey Meatballs June 19, 2018 A hearty soup with all of your favorite vegetables! It’s fresh, it’s warm and it’s so cozy even in the summertime! I know. Soup in the summertime? Have I gone mad? Well, yes, I’m always a little crazy, but I find that there’s something even more cozy about soup in the summertime. You know, […]Chungah @ Damn Delicious
Foodimentary
- Cheers! June 19th is National 🍸🍸Martini Day🍸🍸 June 19, 2018Five Food Finds about the Martini: A classic martini is gin or vodka, a splash of dry vermouth (French-white) and an olive or a lemon twist garnish. Italian immigrant bartender Martini di Arma di Taggia in New York City is said to have invent the drink around World War I.John-Bryan Hopkins
Recipe Tin Eats
- Request a recipe! June 18, 2018I spend an inordinate amount of time deciding which recipes to share. My biggest problem is that there are so many recipes I want to share, things that get me doing the jiggy because it’s so... Read More » The post Request a recipe! appeared first on RecipeTin Eats.Nagi
Limecello
- Guest Release Day Review: Wicked and the Wallflower by Sarah MacLean June 19, 2018Laura’s Review of Wicked and the Wallflower by Sarah MacLean Historical romance released by Avon on June 19, 2018 When Wicked Comes Calling . . . When a mysterious stranger finds his way into her bedchamber and offers his help in landing a duke, Lady Felicity Faircloth agrees—on one condition. She’s seen enough of the world […]Limecello
- Decades: A Journey of African American Romance Guest Author Wayne Jordan Shares an Excerpt and Inspiration for His Journey June 19, 2018Hi friends! I hope you’ve been following along with the Decades series we’ve had every month so far this year. I’m loving it, and have discovered not only many new to me authors, but wonderful stories as well. Today we welcome Wayne Jordan, who came up with this entire wonderful project of these ~connected books. You […]ALBTALBS
A Redleg’s Rides
- A Couple of Nice Sunsets..... June 18, 2018Yep, more Sunset pictures.It's been quite hot here on the Colorado Front Range this week, leading one to ride when things cool off.There's also several fires going on around the state, the one that made the news being the 416 Fire in the SW portion of the state.It's led to more smoke particulate in the […]dom chang
- Email notifications not working...sort of. (still broken) June 12, 2018Hi FolksI was notified by SonjaM, one of my faithful readers, that her comments weren't getting published.I checked the "awaiting moderation" section of blogger and sure enough, hers and other folks' comments were sitting there and I had not received the usual email notifications telling me someone had commented.So, apparently it's a "known issue" with […]dom chang
Lorie Smith Schaefer
- Book report: The “good old days” weren’t all that great for women June 17, 2018Frequently we hear folks of a certain age bemoaning progress and the passage of time. They wish for bygone days when life was simpler. Not me. Especially after reading Call the Midwife: A Memoir of Birth, Joy, and Hard Times by Jennifer Worth. The author first gives us a little history of maternal healthcare before […]Lorie Smith Schaefer
- Mid-week Wisdom June 13, 2018 Lorie Smith Schaefer
Sue Vincent’s Daily Echo
- Our next event… June 19, 2018Castles of the Mind Seahouses, Northumberland Friday 14th – Sunday 16th September 2018 Do we have ‘castles of the mind’? Traditionally, ancient castles were build where there was trouble… Do we have the equivalent in our minds and emotions? Have … Continue reading →Sue Vincent
- Signatures III… Stuart France June 19, 2018* … Just then there is a flurry of wings, and squawks and screeches overhead and we turn our attention skyward in time to see an enormous buzzard chasing off two ravens from the precincts of Uffington Castle. “Oh, Don … Continue reading →Sue Vincent
Medal of Honor Monday
- Aircraft Mechanic’s Persistence Scores Him ‘Shark Tank’ Deal June 19, 2018Inventing your own product and getting people to back it and buy it isn’t easy, but if you’re determined like Tech Sgt. Tom Burden was, you can make it happen. Read MoreKatie Lange
- Two WWI Medals of Honor, Two Names, One Marine June 17, 2018A Brooklyn Marine received two Medals of Honor for heroism a century ago, but he also used two different names during his service. Read MoreKatie Lange