Press Operations: Secretary Mattis Enhanced Honor Cordon Welcoming Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence General Prawit Wongsuwan
By Air Force Airman 1st Class Tara Stetler 375th Air Mobility Wing: Face of Defense: Airman’s Renovation Project Improves Local Children’s Home
By Jim Garamone DoD News, Defense Media Activity: DoD Seeks to Make Civilian Agencies More Productive, Efficient
By Air Force Senior Airman Elijah Chevalier 48th Fighter Wing: Man’s Best Friend Puts the Bite on Security Threats
Sara Hossaini: First Group of Military Vets Graduate from Facebook Cybersecurity Course
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Military April 25, 2018
Military April 24, 2018
By Marine Corps Cpl. Bernadette Wildes 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit: Face of Defense: Virginia Tech Grads Serve Together as F-35 Pilots
By Jim Garamone DoD News, Defense Media Activity: Syrian Democratic Forces Continue Defeat-ISIS Fight, Official Says
By Air Force 2nd Lt. Ronald Cole 116th Air Control Wing: Georgia Air Guard Unit Aids Base Recovery Effort in Puerto Rico
Guardsmen Provide Security at the 122nd Boston Marathon
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Military April 22, 2018
Defense Secretary James N. Mattis hosted an honor cordon to welcome Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera to the Pentagon, April 20, 2018. During their meeting, the two leaders highlighted the strengthening and depth of the friendship and military relationship between their countries.
U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, hosts entertainers for a visit to the Pentagon before departing on the annual Vice ChairmanÕs USO Tour, April 20, 2018. Comedian Jon Stewart, country music artist Craig Morgan, celebrity chef Robert Irvine, professional fighters Max Holloway and Paige VanZant, and NBA Legend Richard ÒRipÓ Hamilton will join Gen. Selva on a tour across the world as they visit service members overseas to thank them for their service and sacrifice. (DoD Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. James K. McCann)
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., met with his Australian counterpart Chief of the Defence Force Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin, in Washington D.C., April 20, 2018. The two leaders discussed a wide range of issues, including the global threat of terrorism and security in the Pacific region. The visit also served to strengthen the U.S.-Australia alliance as the two countries increase collaboration in counter-terrorism efforts and regional capacity building among other areas of mutual interest. General Dunford hosted an Armed Forces Full Honors Arrival ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Whipple Field following the meeting, where he presented Air Chief Marshal Binskin with the Legion of Merit for his dedicated support of the U.S.-Australia alliance, which directly led to improved security in the Indo-Pacific theater.
The U.S. and Australia are celebrating 100 years of “Mateship” and together form an alliance that plays a critical role in maintaining peace and stability in the region.
(DOD Photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Dominique A. Pineiro)
Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks to Army Lt. Gen. Robert P. Ashley, director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, after serving as a guest lecturer for the DIA’s “Master Minds” series at their eadquarters in Washington D.C., April 20, 2018 (DOD Photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Dominique A. Pineiro)
Military April 21, 2018
By Terri Moon Cronk DoD News, Defense Media Activity: Defense Department Moves Closer to Cloud Computing
By Audrey Jensen, 21st Space Wing: Face of Defense: Airman-Poet Enjoys Community Involvement
By Lisa Ferdinando DoD News, Defense Media Activity: Pentagon Honors Secretary of Defense Environmental Award Recipients
By Katie Lange: Watch NASCAR Driver Become Navy Petty Officer for a Day
Press Operations: Remarks By Secretary Mattis At An Enhanced Honor Cordon Welcoming Japan Minister Of Defense Itsunori Onodera To The Pentagon
Week in Photos: April 14-20
Military April 20, 2018
By Lisa Ferdinando DoD News, Defense Media Activity: DoD Honors Barbara Bush as ‘Dedicated Advocate’ for Military
By Army Sgt. Maricris C. McLane 16th Combat Aviation Brigade: Face of Defense: Army Helicopter Mechanic Earns Officer Scholarship
By Marine Corps Cpl. Stormy Mendez 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit: Marines Use 3-D Printer to Make Replacement Part for F-35 Fighter
By Lisa Ferdinando DoD News, Defense Media Activity: Army, Marine Corps Stress Importance of Ground Forces Modernization
Marines, Soldiers Participate in Innovative Readiness Training Arctic Care 2018
Military April 18, 2018
Air Force, California Officials Commemorate Vietnam War’s 50th Anniversary
By Katie Lange Defense Media Activity: Ahead of the Pack: #MilKid of the Year Award 2018 Recipients
By Katie Lange Defense Media Activity: NASCAR Crews to Honor Service Branches at Coca-Cola 600
Senior Airman Onisha Anekwu, a non-destructive inspection journeyman with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, uses a penetrant dye to examine an aircraft part for cracks at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 9, 2018. The NDI specialists protect the lives of aircrew by using dye penetrants, magnetic particles and eddy currents to discover cracks in aircraft parts that go unseen by the naked eye. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dennis Spain)
By Army Sgt. Brad Mincey 108th Public Affairs Detachment: National Guard, Reserve Troops Participate in Disaster Response Exercises
By Terri Moon Cronk DoD News, Defense Media Activity: Guard Bureau Chief: 965 Guard Troops Deployed To U.S.-Mexico Border
Press Operations Colonel Ryan Dillon, Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve Spokesman: Department Of Defense Press Briefing by Colonel Dillon via Teleconference From Baghdad, Iraq
Military April 17, 2018
Joan Danzansky and her therapy dog Biscuit greet World War II Army veteran Billy Edwards
Teams of two Ranger-qualified soldiers, and one team of Ranger-qualified Coast Guardsmen, take part in 2018 Best Ranger Competition
A captain from the 336th Fighter Squadron greets his family after returning from deployment
A southern black racer snake slithers across the rifle barrel held by junior Army National Guard sniper Pfc. William Snyder
By Army Staff Sgt. Neysa Canfield 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division: Face of Defense: Female Advisor Breaks Through Barriers in Afghanistan
By Lisa Ferdinando DoD News, Defense Media Activity: DoD, DHS Outline National Guard Role in Securing Border
Airmen, Military Working Dogs Conduct Control Bite Training at JBER
By Marine Corps Sgt. Melissa Martens Marine Forces Reserve: Arctic Care 2018 Readiness Training Event Begins in Northwestern Alaska
A UH-60 Black Hawk maintenance technician checks the tail rotor during pre-flight maintenance checks at the Ralph Wien Memorial Airport in Kotzebue, Alaska,
Military April 16, 2018
Smedley Darlington Butler (July 30, 1881 – June 21, 1940) was a United States Marine Corps major general, the highest rank authorized at that time, and at the time of his death the most decorated Marine in U.S. history. During his 34-year career as a Marine, he participated in military actions in the Philippines, China, in Central America and the Caribbean during the Banana Wars, and France in World War I. Butler later became an outspoken critic of U.S. wars and their consequences, as well as exposing the Business Plot, an alleged plan to overthrow the U.S. government.
By the end of his career, Butler had received 16 medals, five for heroism. He is one of 19 men to receive the Medal of Honor twice, one of three to be awarded both the Marine Corps Brevet Medal (along with Wendell Neville and David Porter) and the Medal of Honor, and the only Marine to be awarded the Brevet Medal and two Medals of Honor, all for separate actions.
In 1933, he became involved in a controversy known as the Business Plot, when he told a congressional committee that a group of wealthy industrialists were planning a military coup to overthrow Franklin D. Roosevelt, with Butler selected to lead a march of veterans to become dictator, similar to other Fascist regimes at that time. The individuals involved all denied the existence of a plot and the media ridiculed the allegations. But a final report by a special House of Representatives Committee confirmed some of Butler’s testimony.
In 1935, Butler wrote a book titled War Is a Racket, where he described and criticized the workings of the United States in its foreign actions and wars, such as those he was a part of, including the American corporations and other imperialist motivations behind them. After retiring from service, he became a popular activist, speaking at meetings organized by veterans, pacifists, and church groups in the 1930s.
Military April 15, 2018
By Jim Garamone DoD News, Defense Media Activity: U.S., Allies Strike Syrian Targets in Response to Regime’s Chemical Attacks
Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis; Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Joseph F. Dunford; Pentagon Chief Spokesperson Dana W. White: Briefing by Secretary Mattis on U.S. Strikes in Syria
By Jim Garamone DoD News, Defense Media Activity: Mattis, Dunford Detail Attacks on Syrian Chemical Arsenal
Pentagon Chief Spokesperson Dana W. White; Joint Staff Director Lieutenant General Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr.: Department of Defense Press Briefing by Pentagon Chief Spokesperson Dana W. White and Joint Staff Director Lt. Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. in the Pentagon Briefing Room
Alaskanomics
- Effects of PFDs on Poverty Among Rural Alaska Natives April 24, 2018A new article in the journal World Development, by Matthew Berman, professor of economics at ISER, examines how the Permanent Fund dividend (PFD) has reduced poverty among the 60,000 or so Alaska Natives living in small, isolated communities far off the road system. PFDs are cash payments the state government...ISER
APRN Alaska News
- Senate joins House in recognizing Alaska Native languages emergency April 26, 2018A report by the Alaska Native Language Preservation and Advisory Council said the state should make it policy to promote Alaska Native language schools wherever possible. Listen nowWesley Early, Alaska Public Media
- Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, April 25, 2018 April 26, 2018Legislative Council adopts new sexual harassment policy; Complaint alleged unwanted contact from Parish; Senate joins House in recognizing Alaska Native languages emergency; Alaska to house 6 new cutters, Coast Guard says; Response wraps up on Shuyak Island oil spill; Southcentral Alaska road construction ramping up for summer; Deadline for Teacher of the Year nominations at […]Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media
Alaska On the Go
- Anchorage Museum Thomas Planetarium Reopens April 21 April 19, 2018Attention Alaskans and would-be Alaska visitors! The Anchorage Museum Thomas Planetarium will officially reopen on Saturday, April 21 after an exended renovation period. International Astronomy Day is a fun way to not only introduce kids to stars and planets, it’s also a great opportunity to embrace the concept that there is far, far more to […]Erin Kirkland
The Alaska Parkinson’s Rag
- Lies that Parkinson's Disease Told Me April 25, 2018In addition to the blogging I do here, I do a monthly post for the Northwest Parkinson's Disease Foundation. From time to time I re-post work from there here. This is a favorite from December 2016. It's called Lies That Parkinson's Disease Told me.Yes, I should have known better than to trust Parkinson’s Disease. PD […]Peter Dunlap-Shohl
- What Has Having Parkinson's Disease Taught You? Meeting Friday April 21 April 20, 2018Hello friends, We have a meeting coming up this Saturday at 3:30 on the fifth floor of the Pioneer Home in glamorous downtown Anchorage. To get a different angle on PD, my hope is to have a discussion centered around the question "What is something that I learned from having Parkinson's Disease? " So come […]Peter Dunlap-Shohl
Alaska Travelgram
- Photo Gallery: Alaska Summer Showcase 2018 April 6, 2018We had a lot of very happy winners at this year’s Alaska Summer Showcase on Mar. 31! All photos by Rob Stapleton ©2018 Alaskafoto.com The post Photo Gallery: Alaska Summer Showcase 2018 appeared first on Alaska Travelgram.scott
Alaskan Book Cafe
- Christine Amsden's Frozen Cover Art Reveal April 25, 2018Cover Art Re-Reveal!Designed by Lou Harper, the beautiful cover art for Frozenis far more than it appears. It is actually the culmination of years of struggle, of adversity, and of serious backlash over misleading, inadequate, and unprofessional series covers. Let me back up, because this story doesn’t begin with Frozenat all. It begins with the […]
- Review: Behind Closed Doors April 12, 2018Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris My rating: 3 of 5 stars I listened to the Audible version mixed with reading the Kindle version. I was really looking forward to reading this book. Perhaps my excitement over it raised my expectations too high. It isn’t a bad story. The Audible version is excellently read. I […]
Alaskan Urban Hippie
- 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
- Fall Leaves: nature’s free mulch, compost & animal bedding October 12, 2017Driving through neighborhoods during fall time, it’s common to see big black trash bags stuffed with raked leaves sitting on the curb, waiting for garbage day. When your yard (or a nearby neighbor’s yard) is filled with leafy, deciduous trees, although it’s a chore to rake up falling leaves, you’re actually bagging up brown gold that […]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
- Direction Unclear April 21, 2018I lack direction.Well, in addition to that, I mean I lack a sense of direction. I have been known to make four right turns and be utterly mystified that I came back to where I was. So negotiating a new place takes practice.In New York, this is how I leave a subway or a building: […]CloudyinAK
- Bra Ladies April 11, 2018When I was a teenager, my mother used to take me to Dora Myers Corsetry to buy bras, and I HATED IT. Old ladies with glasses strung on beaded chains would poke and prod at me, and – did I mention I HATED IT? Why couldn’t we just go to Macy’s like all the other […]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
- Musher suspended April 25, 2018This story has been updated FAIRBANKS – The Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race has sanctioned former champion Hugh Neff, a hard driver and veteran of both that race […]craigmedred
- Gone guy April 23, 2018The whining, can you hear it? The screech and the wail, A man can’t help but fear it; It screams of time to bail From the car-filled Chugach bowl with its ugly, […]craigmedred
Cinthia Ritchie
- Book review: The Book of Joe by Jonathan Tropper April 22, 2018The Book of Joe, by Jonathan Tropper, Bantam Books, 368 pages I don’t often read books by men. I don’t go out of my way to avoid them. It’s just that I seem drawn to women’s voice, women’s stories. Too many male authors seem to write too much on the surface. What I like, and… […]cinthiaritchie
- A new publication and an upcoming anthology April 19, 2018So I’m in Tucson, with no Internet access (I’ve wisely scheduled these posts so that it looks as if I’m more connected than I really am, hee, hee), and when I finally got my butt to the library and opened up my email, I was met with good news: My hybrid creative nonfiction piece How Mary,… […]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: WelcomeFiled under: RamblingsAK Rambler
Don’t Eat The Paste
- Tulips in the Sun to color! April 16, 2018In Anchorage, Alaska right now it's about 50 degrees Fahrenheit. I'm putting out seeds that are safe for before the final frost, and my rhubarb is starting to come up. For all of you who are waiting for spring, I hope you enjoy this coloring page! You can print the blank Tulips in the Sun […]Shala Kerrigan
Get Out, Sitka!
- Scenes from the 18th annual Parade of the Species through downtown Sitka April 23, 2018There were squid kids, a raven clan, and jellyfish galore during the 18th annual Parade of the Species, held Friday, April 20, through downtown Sitka as part of Earth Day and Earth Week activities hosted by the Sitka Conservation Society. This year’s parade … 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 #155 – Phil Mooney April 22, 2018Download Radio Show The April 22nd show featured a conversation with Phil Mooney, retired biologist with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. In this conversation Phil shared several stories about experiences involving bears during his career as a biologist … Continue reading →matt goff
- Starrigavan Estuary April 21, 2018After the steadier rain of Wednesday, Thursday’s pattern shifted to more showery conditions. As the day went on, the sun broke through a few times, but the trade off was especially heavy showers at times. This lasted into the night, … Continue reading →matt goff
Ian A Johnson: Life, Wildlife, Wild-life
- Proof Photography Wisdom Comes With Age : A Tidal Lesson April 21, 2018A few nights ago I had a “breakwater” experience in my photography career. A tidal one. A heart-stopping, adrenaline pumping, oh-shoot-what-now, moment. I’ve had quite a time laughing at it now and feel I need get it down for the record so that 10 years from now I can’t stretch the story too much. So […]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
- February Sunset April 6, 2018Every spring feels like waking up from hibernation--despite best attempts at warding off seasonal affective disorder. I recall asking my cousins and aunt how they survived the winters when we visited Alaska three years before moving here, as that was my biggest reason for not wanting to live in Alaska. They said you need to […]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
- Are You Prepared for a Trip to Alaska? April 25, 2018Are you Prepared for a Trip to Alaska? What to pack for your vacation to Alaska, a short and sweet list for travelers to get the packed and ready to roll in no time flat. The post Are You Prepared for a Trip to Alaska? appeared first on Little House Big Alaska. No related posts.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
- In Mountain View, first vote-by-mail election doubles voter turnout April 19, 2018Mountain View voter turnout more than doubled during Anchorage’s first vote-by-mail election this spring. In precincts 500 and 505, where turnout has previously hovered below 7 percent, approximately 15.58 and 13.5 percent of registered voters cast a ballot in the 2018 municipal election, according to results published by the Municipal Clerk’s Office. It’s the first […]Kirsten Swann
The Mudflats
- Return of Bird of the Week: Resplendant Quetzal April 21, 2018WC has been accused of posting photos of boring birds. While there are no boring birds, it’s true that some have broader appeal than others. So here’s a lot of folks’ candidate for the most beautiful bird in the Western Hemisphere, the Resplendant Quetzal. The bird is about 15 inches long, plus about 26 inches […]Wickershams Conscience
Northern Lights Mama
- Labor Day Weekend September 6, 2017Labor Day weekend brought big change to the cabin...we got a driveway right up to the house! All summer we have parked out on the main driveway and used the quad or the 6x6 to get up to the house. In June my dad helped me cut a new trail in following what would become […]
Sandra’s Alaska Recipes
- SANDRA'S ALASKA SOURDOUGH GLAZED COFFEE CAKE April 5, 2018There's no better way to start your day thanwith a piece of this incredible sourdough coffee cakeand a nice cup of hot coffee...Servings: (9) Prep: 10 Mins.Bake: 30 to 35 Mins.INGREDIENTSCake1 cup 'fed' sourdough starter --[Click this link for "Sandra's Homemade Sourdough Starter"]1⁄3 cup Mazola oil1 large egg1 cup all-purpose flour3⁄4 cup granulated sugar1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt1 […]sandra
- SANDRA'S LEMON-KISSED HOMEMADE SIMPLE SYRUP March 26, 2018A terrific addition to smoothies, hot or iced tea, cocktails, etc.Yield: 1-3/4 cups Prep: 5 Mins.Cook: 2 Mins.INGREDIENTS:1 cup granulated sugar1 cup waterJuice of 1 large lemonMETHODIn a small saucepan, combine the 1 cup of sugar with 1 cup of water and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderately low heat, stirring, until the sugar […]sandra
Lois Paige Simenson
- Erma Bombeck Workshop: Get Your Funny On! April 22, 2018Took me 4 years to get to this workshop. When I wrote a story about my garbage anxiety when the bears wake up and raid our cul-de-sac and the […] The post Erma Bombeck Workshop: Get Your Funny On! 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
- Maple Glazed Toasted Oatmeal Scones April 22, 2018This post contains affiliate links. Maple Glazed Toasted Oatmeal Scones are buttery, nutty-tasting and topped with a sweet maple glaze. Oatmeal adds texture to the scones while the glaze adds some sweetness. They’re a great addition to breakfast, or make a great snack for your coffee break. I spent my first Friday off doing absolutely […]Rachel
Twice In a Lifetime
- Snow Cave #1 March 17, 2018Winter ecstasyThis week is spring break for Kodiak schools.Waaaay back in the 20th Century, spring break trips to the mountains were a big part of my time as a student at the University of Alaska.This year, Elias and I revived that tradition of spring break trips to the mountains and made our long-planned foray to […]
- Winter Calm March 1, 2018Last week we finally got out on the water to start our pilot study of juvenile Pacific cod winter ecology.It was a little nerve-racking to use someone else's boat (the University's skiff). We're pretty used to knowing the gear we rely on.But everything went just fine. We had a cracker day, as you can see.And […]
What Do I Know?
- What Does It Mean To Live To 117? April 25, 2018The Anchorage Daily News had the following short piece in its collection of short stories on Monday: "THE WORLD'S OLDEST PERSON DIES AT 117At 117, Nabi Tajima was older than modern-day Australia, and everyone else known to live on the planet. Tajima, born Aug. 4, 1900, in Araki, Japan, and recognized as the world's oldest person, […]Steve
- Alaskans Need To Prepare To Stop The Dunleavy For Governor Campaign April 25, 2018[What Do I Know? tends to shy away from taking explicit partisan stances on political races, preferring to present facts and let the reader decide. And technically, my objections to Sen. Dunleavy are not because of his party membership, but because of his individual actions. The specific actions I saw that so disturbed me were […]Steve
Delanceyplace.com
- toxocara and children -- 4/25/18 April 25, 2018Today's selection -- from This Is Your Brain on Parasites by Kathleen McAuliffe. The impact of roundworm on children: "Toxocara is better known to pet owners as roundworm -- those pale yellow wriggling threads that dogs and cats sometimes cough up or that are passed in their stools along with thousands of the parasite's microscopic […]
- bread, wine, and the last supper -- 4/24/18 April 24, 2018Today's selection -- from Leonardo and the Last Supper by Ross King. Italians of Leonardo da Vinci's time drank five times more wine than modern Italians: "Virtually all paintings of the Last Supper showed bread and wine on the table. Occasionally a chalice of wine would be depicted in front of Christ, as for example […]
Bob Mayer
- Publication Day (and Kindle Daily Deal): Area 51: Redemption April 24, 2018Today the 10th book in the epic Area 51 series which has sold over 1 million copies in print and a million in eBook, comes out.The print and audio are also available. AREA 51: Redemption It’s also only $1.99. In fact, the entire Area 51 series has been on sale in April for $1.99 each […]Bob
- 48 Hours Until Publication: Area 51: Redemption April 22, 2018My latest opus, which I believe is book #72, will be out on Tuesday. Area 51: Redemption picks up at the end of Area 51: The Truth while also incorporating material from Nosferatu and Legend. It’s been a while since I revisited this series. So much so that it was originally published under a pen […]Bob
Greg Fallis
- the dignity of the office April 16, 2018President Obama appears in a BuzzFeed video promoting the Affordable Care Act. FOXNews: “I yearn for my president looking presidential and serious right now.” George Will: “Some people think this diminishes the presidency.” President Obama in a radio interview with Marc Maron … Continue reading →greg
- petty, cruel, selfish April 13, 2018In the world of espionage, there are spies — and then there are spies. The majority of spies operate under an official cover. They may actually be agents of an intelligence service — the CIA, for example — but they’re usually … Continue reading →greg
Hugh’s Views & News
- 49 Days In 1988: Week 16 – Closing Doors April 25, 2018As one door closes, does another door always open? Continuing the story from 1988.Hugh's Views and News
- 7 Reasons Why I Deleted My Facebook Account April 24, 2018Is it the end of the line for Facebook?Hugh's Views and News
Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog
- Fowl play April 25, 2018Originally posted on bluebird of bitterness: Hump Day Humour from BlueBird 😄 bluebird of bitterness View original postThe Story Reading Ape
- We, the Living April 25, 2018Originally posted on Impractical Dreamer: Glutes so tight & Morals so loose; Torsos so sculpted & Psyches so tattered; Voices so loud – Yet cries that go unheard; Prejudices so mighty & Egos so fragile; Quick to hurt & Slow to forgive; Connected by networks so dense & distanced by chasms so wide; Linked to…The Story Reading Ape
I didn’t have my glasses on…
- weave. April 25, 2018kinders weave all the threads together. — “we don’t accomplish anything alone and whatever happens is the result of the whole tapestry of one’s life and all the weavings of individual threads from one to another that creates something.” -sandra day o’connor Advertisementsksbeth
Legends of Windemere
- The Scrumptious Siren: Where Mortals and Vampires Mingle April 25, 2018You’re going to meet Chastity Sullivan tomorrow for the final character profile, but today we’re looking into her realm. Originally, she was going to be a tavern owner in the city of Nyte, but then I moved her into a … Continue reading →Charles Yallowitz
Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life
- Jazz Age Wednesdays 30 ― Hullaba Lulu 5.1 April 25, 2018Originally posted on Teagan's Books: Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Valentino and Lulu wait at the abandoned subway station. (Rob Goldstein) Hi there, Sheiks and Shebas. You’re at Jazz Age Wednesdays. Today’s episode brings us to Chapter 5 of the new…Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.
Bluebird of Bitterness
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Raptitude
- Why The Other Side Won’t Listen to Reason April 23, 2018At some point during your first year as a human being, the adults throw a real curveball at you. They expect you to start understanding what right and wrong mean. These lessons come in the form of mysterious reactions that follow certain things you do. After you pull all the books from the bottom shelf […]David Cain
Elle Knowles: Finding Myself Through Writing
- Why You Should Never Fill Out Online Forms With Your Phone Number And Address April 13, 2018Now that H has retired and his health insurance is that old people insurance – aka Medicare – Andrew is no longer covered for dental. So yesterday I was searching online for some dental insurance for Andrew. I just wanted to see the costs so I could compare. Of course this site wanted info so […]Elle Knowles
Positively Present
- Positively Present Picks : April 20, 2018 April 20, 2018"If you only walk on sunny days, you'll never reach your destination." Paulo Coelho PRINT SHOP! : new, new, new prints in the shop! check 'em out Even If You Don't Feel Ready : "there's no telling where a ripple might lead" How I Learned to Stop Absorbing Others' Emotions : so important! Warm Ocean […]positively present
The Diesel-Electric Elephant Company, England.
- Four groundings, one lock and a perfect turn with no witnesses #narrowboat #england April 24, 2018Fork ‘andles? Got any ‘O’s? Got any brown bread? I always worry somewhat when… Actually, no, that sentence is complete … MoreIan Hutson
- The Battle of Trafalgar Square & Admiral Lord Nelson’s toilet… #narrowboat #england April 19, 2018Yes, that is Admiral Lord Nelson’s toilet, although I think that the velvet rope and stand was a later addition, … MoreIan Hutson
Joan Reeves: Slingwords
- Sound Protection April 23, 2018I read articles about self-protection. One I've never really thought of is to use an air horn as a layer of protection.Actually, this is probably a good strategy since criminals want to be as inconspicuous as possible. This kind of noise would wake anyone!The Sabre Sport & Safety Horn has a 115dB horn and can […]Joan Reeves
- Love The Planet: 3 Earth Day Tips April 22, 2018Luv The Planet Reusable Grocery BagHappy Earth Day! Want to know 3 things you can do in the name of ecology that pay lasting rewards?1. Get some cloth or canvas tote bags and throw them in the trunk of your car. Use these for bagging your groceries. The bagger at the checkout will use your […]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 041) April 22, 2018Hello and welcome to this weeks episode of “The Minstral Show”!EPISODE 41There is an awakening taking place today that is led by an empathic moral desire to make the world a better place. This awakening has morphed into a global collective consciousness, brought to life by the individual and our common moral foundations over the […]Stewart
Stump the Bookseller
- 307P: She falls in love with horses April 25, 2018It’s a YA Book. I read it in the 1980’s. It’s about a dad and daughter. The dad is a house flipper (although that concept wasn’t around in the 80’s) – they live in the house while he fixes … Continue reading →admin
Ana’s Attic
- New Kindle and Audiobook Releases, Sales and Freebies 4-17-18 April 17, 2018Wicked Book Weekend is THIS WEEKEND!!! Over a year of work and it’s all coming to a head! Eeek! *This page will shut down the week of 4/18. This list will not be updated after 4/18 so make sure you check prices. Welcome to the weekly list! The 99¢ and FREE list has gotten […]Ana's Attic
The Authors’ Billboard
- A Fun Post About Gated Communities for the Young and – Eh, Older April 24, 2018Greetings, My Wonderful Friends: As many of you know, Joe and I purchased a fixer upper three years ago, and you might also appreciate how much of an adventure AND a challenge the undertaking has been. After nearly three years of renovating the fixer-upper Joe and I bought May 2015, we’ve completed the mission of […]Susan Jean Ricci
- 3 Tips for Brain Health by @JoanReeves #mgtab April 23, 2018There’s more to sexy than looks. Being smart is just plain sexy. So it follows that brain health is of great importance. My sexy, intelligent man likes me–in part because he thinks I’m smart as well as beautiful. (Okay, maybe he’s blind, but I soak up his compliments anyway.) I read many articles about how […]Joan Reeves
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: John Birmingham, Steve Turnbull, and Felix R. Savage April 25, 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 science fiction genres! Time Travel Preview A Girl […]Jenna Chalfonte
Shorpy
- Radio City: 1932 April 25, 2018December 7, 1932. "International Music Hall, Radio City, Rockefeller Center, New York. House with curtain down, from main orchestra." Large-format acetate negative by Gottscho-Schleisner. View full size.Dave
Kim’s Shopping
- Redeem Yourself and Your Credit Points While Using a Credit Card April 23, 2018Having a credit card can mean one of two things. Either it can cripple you with credit card debt, or it can reward you with free cash, prizes and airplane tickets. We prefer the second option. While embracing plastic comes with its share fare of risks, there are also many benefits. So, if you aren’t […]Heather Smith
Thoroughly Reviewed
- Most Comfortable Blanket April 24, 2018Top 10 Most Comfortable Blankets Most Comfortable Blanket Buying Guide Finding the right blanket for your home doesn’t have to be complicated if you...Sarah Lytle
Whimpulsive
- Wordless Wednesday #446 April 25, 2018Springtime For more Wordless Wednesday, Click here.suziqoregon
Debra Lynn Dadd
- Pine Street Natural Interiors April 24, 2018This is the interior design website of my friend Rowena, who I have known for years. She knows absolutely everything about toxics in interior design products and carries only the most natural, organic and pure. “We strive to create beautiful, colorful, and environmentally friendly living spaces using healthy materials that are also socially responsible.” She […]Debra Lynn Dadd
- Stem April 24, 2018Custom sofas built with your choice of materials—made in 4 weeks in Los Angeles. “None of our fabrics have fire retardants or stain finishes and we even offer 100% natural like cotton, hemp and wool, and some certified organic textiles as well..” This is a morph of the custom sofas that used to be at […]Debra Lynn Dadd
BloominThyme
- Second-Graders Learn to Compost April 24, 2018I love visiting with schools to talk gardening. And when it comes to the garden, there’s nothing more fun than gardening with kids. It’s a natural fit! Kinda like worms and dirt, bees and flowers, these kids get it and love the experience. As do I. It’s heartening to see the kids take an active […]gardenfrisk
- Authors in Bloom Blog Hop Begins Today! April 18, 2018Today the 7th Annual Authors in Bloom Blog Hop begins and not a moment too soon. Granted, I’ve been gardening for months now, but many of you are chomping at the bit to get outside and get digging. Stop the snow! Hold the chill! Bring on the April showers and May flowers. After all, it’s […]gardenfrisk
The Nerdy Farm Wife
- How to Make Dandelion Lotion Bars April 20, 2018I originally made these lotion bars for my husband. His primary job is as a rock mason and the mortar and rough stone often leaves his hands dry, cracked, and bleeding. At night, I put salve on them, and while that helped a lot, it just wasn’t enough. Lotion bars have a long history of […]Jan @ The Nerdy Farm Wife
Damndelicious
- Skillet Steak with Rosemary Roasted Potatoes April 24, 2018The BEST and easiest 5 ingredient dinner ever! With perfectly golden brown, crisp, rosemary roasted potatoes and the most amazing buttery skillet steak! When I first looked at this meal, I thought, “Father’s Day goals here.” But wait. As much as I love my dad, I’m not about to pass up the perfect cast iron […]Chungah @ Damn Delicious
Foodimentary
- April 25th is National Zucchini Bread Day! April 25, 2018Happy National Zucchini Bread Day! Here are today’s five food finds about Zucchini: A zucchini has more potassium than a banana. The word zucchini comes from ‘zucca’ the Italian word for squash. Biggest is NOT best. The most flavorful zucchinis are small- to medium-sized. According to World’s Healthiest Foods Nutrition info, nutrients […]John-Bryan Hopkins
National Day Calendar
- NEW DAY PROCLAMATION | NATIONAL DISSERTATION DAY – April 26 April 25, 2018 National Day Calendar
Recipe Tin Eats
- Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Smashed Potatoes April 25, 2018An outrageously delicious, effortless chicken dinner made on one tray: Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Drumsticks AND crispy smashed potatoes. These chicken legs are lip smackingly delicious – no marinating, and just FOUR ingredients for... Read More » The post Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Smashed Potatoes appeared first on RecipeTin Eats.Nagi
Limecello
- Guest Author Lucy Monroe: Writing Imperfect People is Empowering April 24, 2018We are beyond excited to have author Lucy Monroe join us today to share with us how the current social climate changes thanks to movements such as #MeToo have changed, or not changed, how she writes romance. May 1st is Protomagia in Greece, otherwise known as May Day (or Labor Day internationally), because this is […]ALBTALBS
- Retro HH Post: “He’s About to Kill Us…Let’s Shag.” April 21, 2018[aka Why I Didn’t and Don’t Read Much RS] Hi friends! This was posted – gosh, February 23, 2011. It was my third post with H&H … and I’m sharing it for a few reasons. First of all, I plan on eventually reposting all my old HH stuff here. Secondly … this specifically ties into […]Limecello
A Redleg’s Rides
- UTB: Moab - Tusher Canyon Uraling (+) April 25, 2018UTB: Utah Boondocking.Update: Added pics from Tim LaughlinNot a bad sunrise, especially since I'd managed to wake up before the alarm....Today's riding would involve 7 other rigs besides Scarlett. I would ride sweep as I had Sena Headphone comms with Tim L. who was leading the ride.Here's a cool one from Timfrom the Shafer's Trail […]Charlie6
- UTB: Moab - Cotter Mine Road and a post dust storm sunset April 24, 2018Short post today, being a typical Monday spent it working on issues and having to scramble a bit in the afternoon to find Internet access. The local cell tower I'd been using didn't have internet connectivity you see, I was getting 3 Bars of 4G LTE but when the cell tower can't connect to the […]Charlie6
Lorie Smith Schaefer
- Mid-week Wisdom April 25, 2018AdvertisementsLorie Smith Schaefer
- Book Report: Women in war April 22, 2018The Alice Network I told myself I wouldn’t go back to the dark and desperate world of WWII Europe’s deprivations. But it’s been awhile, and a friend recommended The Alice Network. Besides, this story takes place during WWI and just after WWII. I took the risk and was rewarded. Quinn’s writing is intimate and compelling, alternating […]Lorie Smith Schaefer
Sue Vincent’s Daily Echo
- Beginnings… Stuart France April 26, 2018* The glories above were unamed. The word for that world beneath, unuttered. Source and time, unfettered, merged… From the mingling waves-of-water came mud and slime. Enshar and Kishar, twin halves of the globe, shone out of them. Reblogged from … Continue reading →Sue Vincent
- Aspiration #midnighthaiku April 25, 2018Always aspiring Seeking to attain the sun We who are the lightSue Vincent
Medal of Honor Monday
- Get Involved in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 24, 2018Millions of Americans abuse medications, which is why National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 28 is so vital. Find out how you can take part. Read MoreKatie Lange
- 72,000 #MilKids Live Overseas. Here’s How They’re Schooled April 23, 2018There are only two federally operated schools systems in the U.S., and one of them is for the thousands of students who don’t even live on the continent. Read MoreKatie Lange