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We’ve noticed this summer in Tennessee has been more humid than usual. To the point where working outside is fraught with the danger of heat exhaustion event though the temperature is not extreme, perhaps 90 degrees. My wife and I are talking about moving. But where? Welcome to the future. The Mississippi valley, extending to […]

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...

Our students spent the summer working on the inaugural project of the LDICP. Through their extensive research, massive databases of information on state statutes regarding the abuse of children ave been created and will be posted here as their work is finalized.   Here are...

on Build Book Buzz: There’s already a chill in the air here in Western New York as fall approaches. As we say goodbye to summer and look ahead to cooler months, let’s think about how you can banish the weather blues by having a little fun with your book promotion. October offers more than a […]

Reese’s is putting pretzels in peanut butter cups, because ‘the hell with it, it’s 2020’ Alexis Benveniste, from CNN Business, reports the following big news from the world of confections: This year has been far from sweet, so Reese’s is embracing its salty side by adding pretzels to its peanut butter cups. The Hershey’s candy […]

Indigenous men biking through three states wish to break cycles of trauma

I feel like these posts don’t really have anything interesting these days.  I wish I was doing more exciting things or stuff that I could talk about in public, but that’s not how my life is going lately.  One would … Continue reading →

By special request I am sharing Sam, A Shaggy Dog Story and I hope those of you who have not read his adventures will enjoy… Last time we discovered Sam’s attempts at the Human language with varying success dependent on … Continue reading →

We live in the most perfect area to have a staycation. The gulf with its white sand beaches are only five minutes away. We have the best restaurants with fresh seafood and seats with the best views. The charter fishing experience is top notch. Evidently, this is not a best kept secret anymore. The only […]

This tender animation on the theme of isolation reunites filmmaker Andrea Dorfman with poet Tanya Davis ten years after their first collaboration on the viral film "How To Be Alone." "How To Be At Home" speaks to what so many of us are going through these days with quarantines, lock-downs and stay-at-home orders. "Lean into loneliness—and know you’re not […]

It's hard to believe it's been months since I've written a post! This year, for all of us, has been such a strange one. For some, it's been heartbreaking. For others, merely unusual. But, regardless of what's happened in your life, 2020 has been a year of change. Like it or not, 2020's smacked us […]

aside from all of the sleeping hours, and of those there are many, is the early morning. That part of … More

Introductory Price of 99¢ goes away in 2 weeks!The Key To Kristina, my new Mystery Romance, is priced at only 99¢ this first month of release. The price rises to $3.99 in October.Bookzilla, TOP 500 REVIEWER, said: "Surprise ending. Intriguing storyline...twists to keep the reader’s interest. Realistic procedures, actions and reactions. Believable characters with distinct […]

Progressive Rock Through the AgesBy: Stewart BrennanProgressive Rock is one of several experimental genres that evolved out of Rock n Roll in mid 1960’s. It was a purely creative genre that carried at its initial core, reflections of morality, philosophies, political views and the social economic conditions of the times.The genre had a wide range […]

"Jacqueline Cochran was looking for WASP.  They told me I would have to be interviewed and they would contact me when they came to the Wichita area.  But I didn’t wait for that.  I went down to Houston for my interview, to speed things up.  And I think that’s one of the smartest things I […]

"My first flight was with a barnstormer at the age of five.  I loved it!  I also tried to 'fly' out of the barn loft with an umbrella.  This was less than successful..."  WASP Jean Terrell McCreery, 44-10 The indomitable Marguerite Jean Terrell Moreo McCreery has "...slipped the surly bonds of Earth. And danced the skies on […]

James Scripps-Booth, the heir to the “Detroit Evening News” fortune, developed three unique vehicles during the 1912 to 1922 period when he was an automaker. The last one, the Scripps-Booth car was introduced in 1915 with a four-cylinder engine, and the o.h.v. V8-powered machine that followed in 1916 was his most successful design. The new...

Today’s featured Automaker’s promotional photo contains one of the first low-cost economy cars produced by a company, whose specialty was full-sized cars. This obviously staged image taken in the fall of the year depicts a fishing trip and includes an outboard boat motor we would like our readers to identify. As is the usual practice...

Stock footage might not sound too sexy or fun, but this is an easy one to start and doesn’t require any start up funding. In fact, you can start with your smartphone camera. Ready? You Ready Are You Ready GIF from Youready GIFs   What is stock footage and how does it work? Stock footage […]

I am (and have long been) searching for a children’s anthology I read and re-read as a child in the early 1960’s.  With the passage of time, my memories of the book have faded, but here’s what I still remember: … Continue reading →

Perfect Wreckage (The Wrecked Series Book 2) by Catherine Cowles Narrated by Joe Arden and Maxine Mitchell Standalone in a Related Series Perfect Wreckage by Catherine Cowles is the second in a series that takes place in the small town of Anchor Island. The three best friends who live there each get a book, but […]

Washington, D.C., circa 1901. "View of 13th Street N.W., west side, looking north from F Street showing view of H.F. Bachman & Co. on the corner and other shops on the block." Which include a dealer in Japanese Fancy Goods and Bric-a-Brac. Also note the public water tap under the tree. 5x7 inch glass negative, […]

"1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria hardtop coupe." This color transparency from the Ford Motor Co. archives is our first in a series of automotive publicity photos. View full size.

Photo taken on the boardwalk of Coney Island around July, 1948 by my mother on a family outing from the Bronx. The Dodgers were still in Brooklyn and Steeplechase park was one of the most creative and exciting amusement park rides of its day. Dad was a milk truck driver for Sheffield Farms Dairy one […]

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In reply to Ford Fairlane: 1956: I always thought the trim on the '55s had a cleaner line, and the round parking lights seemed more in harmony with the overall design. Of course I admit to some bias since my second car was a 1955 Fairlane Victoria! It was eight years old (and I was […]

In reply to Ford Fairlane: 1956: A publicity shoot with trashed-out tires just doesn't cut it. But it goes along with an otherwise nice MCM Ranch that has bare, stained plywood for a garage door! Now on the other hand... salmon and jade earrings look pretty good together.

Medical care is expensive and looking for ways to save money on healthcare isn't easy. It's a gargantuan task if you ask the people who've tried navigating the healthcare system looking for deals, discounts, and coupon codes like the CBDistillery coupon.  To make things simpler for you, here are some of the most practical budgeting […]

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The precautionary principle is an approach sometimes used by policy makers in situations where there is the possibility of harm from making a decision and conclusive evidence is not yet available.  It essentially means better safe than sorry.  This is the approach that I use in evaluating the toxicity of products.  When I research a […]

Question from B   I have not found a fabric i like via any of the natural couch companies. How can I source my own non toxic fabrics? Do you have any suggestions for interior designers who can help me design a non toxic home?  I am in MA. thank you. Lisa’s Answer I don’t know […]

Sun hemp is a perfect cover crop for building the quality of your soil. And soil is everything when it comes to the garden. Soil provides nutrients for plants to be absorbed via their roots and retains moisture for the plant. Well-aerated soil is important and can be achieved by adding compost to your soil. […]

At last, I have achieved a successful pineapple harvest from my backyard garden. It didn’t require much effort, but it did require patience. Years of patience. Generally pineapples take about two and a half years to harvest. On the advice of a friend, I planted these pineapple four and five years ago. He said it […]

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for September 27, 2020 is: rambunctious • \ram-BUNK-shuss\  • adjective : marked by uncontrollable exuberance : unruly Examples: When the kids get a bit too rambunctious, the parents sit them down for a time-out. "To calculate your pool's optimum size and depth, think about who will be using it. Will […]

We explore some of Wikipedia’s oddities in our 6,150,520-week series, Wiki Wormhole.Read more...

Our weekly thought-starter asks you (and us) a simple question each week: What pop culture did you consume this weekend, and what did you think of it? If you have suggestions for AVQ&A questions, big or small, you can email them to us here.Read more...

Here’s what’s happening in the world of television for Sunday, September 27. All times are Eastern. Read more...

Despite the definitive article in its title, Henry Cavill’s Geralt Of Rivia isn’t the only witcher kicking around in Netflix’s The Witcher. Although his sect of mutant monster hunters is relatively small—on account of the scariest monster of all, medieval bigotry—there are a few other witchers hunting down zombie…Read more...

The most amazing pumpkin pancakes – so light + fluffy and made with semisweet chocolate chips. PERFECTION.   HELLO FALL. It’s been incredibly beautiful here in Chicago with its crisp Fall days. The leaves are changing colors, the sweaters are coming out, and the pumpkin pancakes are legit taking over all of our kitchens. I […]

Amazingly creamy, so bright, and super quick + easy. Comes together in 30 min! Serve with additional fresh Parmesan. SO SO GOOD. Whoa. Just whoa. This has been on my dinner table almost every day this week. It’s creamy. It’s bright. It’s quick. It’s easy. And it’s seriously got EVERYTHING you need – pasta, vodka, […]

Have you ever wanted something so badly that when you finally got it you didn’t know how to react? Well, it’s happening to me now. For weeks, I’ve been wondering what to write in this post, and here I am now, living my big day and not knowing what to say. 2020 is one of […]

CoronaVirus has locked me at home since mid-March–six months to the day. At first I thought it would be a three to four weeks confinement and accepted the situation with resignation. I prepared myself a uniform for grocery shopping, something easy to wash regularly, and I chose a pair of pants and a long-sleeved shirt […]

The Times found 159 noncombat deaths of Fort Hood soldiers since the beginning of 2016, which included seven homicides and 71 suicides.

'They risked their lives from the beaches at Normandy to the jungles of Vietnam. To know they died under the most horrific circumstances is shocking.'