FYI September 22, 2016

By Tim Bradner It will take a while for its significance to sink in, but the Legislature’s adoption of a plan to use certain Permanent Fund earnings to help support the state budget is a historic milestone. For the first time since North Slope oil revenues began pouring into the...

On Tuesday morning, a fisherman called the U.S. Coast Guard to report a giant squid on the West side of Lynn Canal, near St. James Bay.

Alaska State Troopers identified the pilot as 24 year-old Colt Richter of Anchorage. Richter was flying for Anchorage-based Regal Air.

Seaman’s EcoTour Adventures captain Glenn Seaman revved the outboards of his boat The Pinbone with enough oomph to jostle my still-dozing teenager from his early-morning reverie. It was 8 a.m. and we were headed out to explore Kachemak Bay, a 40-mile long arm of the Kenai Peninsula’s southwest side. “Ready, everybody?” Seaman asked as he eased the […]

 AN INVITATION  Summertime, and the livin' is easy... unless you have Parkinson's Disease, in which case the livin' is difficult, no matter what the season. It is however, easier than the livin' in Winter, and that calls for a celebration. But how to acknowledge this season of nature's bounty and torrid 80 degree heat? I […]

Who 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 […]

The Knik River Lodge is just an hour’s drive from downtown Anchorage. Set at the top of the Knik River valley, you know you’re there when you see the helicopters ... The post Knik River Lodge: Gourmet Glacier Getaway just one hour from Anchorage appeared first on Alaska Travelgram.

The Mystery Of Hollow Inn by Tara Ellis My rating: 5 of 5 stars The edition I am reviewing is actually the Audible one. I listened to this book with my grandchildren in two different states. There was a total of 2 girls and 4 boys ages 4-12. We use video calling to read together. […]

Bad Mommy by Tarryn Fisher My rating: 4 of 5 stars Much like a train wreck, I couldn’t stay away. This story grabbed me and I listened all the way through with only a few breaks. I don’t even know if I really like the story. I plan to listen to it again. There is […]

Many 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 […]

On 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 […]

This Gluten Free Vegan Cherry Pie will easily become your newest obsession. The crust is perfectly flaky and savory while the cherry pie filling is decadent and bursting with sweetened tart cherries.... Visit Allergy Free Alaska to view the full post!

  We 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 […]

Walking through an airport, I spotted a zillion people on line. No, not at the security line, not at the gate. They were waiting for coffee. This is a phenomenon of our Third Thirds: people waiting on long lines for coffee concoctions. They didn’t used to do that. And it’s not just airports; it’s everywhere.I […]

I think I’m getting better.One day, I woke up and physically felt my depression LIFT. Yes, grand pianos came up, off my shoulders, and floated away. I was going to write about my cure.But that was an illusion.Facebook kept telling me “People haven’t heard from Our Third Thirds in a while. Add a post.” Only […]

Roll 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.mp3

RIP Prince The Revolution Will Be Colorized http://alaskabush.com/bushradio/music/the-revolution-will-be-colorized-Prince.mp3

For the first time in Alaska history, the state Board of Fisheries has voted to put the interests of the fishing industry ahead of wild salmon. The action came Tuesday after biologists […]

NORTH KENAI BEACH – On these Alaska sands famous for July crowds, the people were few Saturday despite the clouds parting to let in the sun. But then no one comes here […]

My 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… […]

I 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… […]

This is my new FAVORITE salad, I can't seem to get enough of it. It's super easy to make and is TWICE AS GOOD the 2nd day which is very handy.I still can't get picky-picky husband to even try it (he has a war against broccoli, cauliflower and brussels sprouts) but that's OK, it leaves […]

My 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 […]

100 Plus Women Who Care is a group of inspiring women philanthropists who are contributing to the Mat-Su community Source: Welcome

I love spring and summer so much. Starting in January, I'll start planning what will be planted, start planning my foraging trips with my family to get the ingredients for my salves, teas and foods. One of my favorite things is watching my perennial plants come back, and being able to make gifts of them […]

The Alaska Way of Life 4-H Club (aka, Sitka Spruce Tips 4-H Club) and Sitka Conservation Society will host a summer harvest camp from 1-3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 11, at the Sitka Public Library. The 4-H club members will … Continue reading →

I 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 […]

Download Radio Show The July 8th show featured a conversation with Jon Shaw, a bryologist at Duke University whose research is currently focused on Sphagnum (peat mosses). We spoke about some of what makes Sphagnum interesting and unique, as well … Continue reading →

Download Radio Show The June 24th show featured a conversation with Kevin White, wildlife biologist with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Originally recorded and aired in Fall 2016, we talked about Mountain Goat life history, as well as … Continue reading →

Arguably 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 […]

At 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 […]

It seems I don't have to travel far to get Alaskan-style excitement these days!Last week, after a day of solid, drenching rain, we went for a walk up our road and walked into a mudslide that had just happened within an hour. A creek that normally goes under the road got plugged with mud and […]

Well, 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 […]

It's FRIDAY you know it's time for the Friday Frenzy. Time to inspire and GET inspired by the crafty foodie bloggers who bring their best to the Friday Frenzy! The post Friday Frenzy July 6th 2018 appeared first on Little House Big Alaska. No related posts.

One 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 […]

I’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 […]

Anchorage firefighters doused a fire on the playground at Mountain View Elementary School Tuesday night. The first sirens screamed through the neighborhood just after 7 p.m. as a thick column of black smoke billowed above the school and a crowd gathered on the sidewalk out front. Kids on bikes circled in the street; teens and […]

There are whole families of smaller birds, ranging from crow-sized to sparrow-sized, that spend their whole lives on the ocean, coming ashore only to breed. Petrels, Prions, Storm-petrels, Diving-petrels; they are all adapted to live on the ocean, with no need for fresh water. One of those smaller marine birds is the Cape Petrel, in […]

We've been to the Iditarod start before...both the ceremonial and the official start.  In fact, we've seen the official start both in Willow and in Fairbanks!  Kael never had though, so we definitely wanted to share that experience with him and try something new at the same time, so after a little research we headed […]

All are cooked at the same time in your Instant Pot;an easy recipe to learn to cook three things at the same time...Servings: (4)Prep: 10 Mins.Pressure build: 10 Mins.Cooking Time: 8 Mins. to saute, 13 Mins. under pressure, plus making gravy = 2 mins. longerPressure release: 10 Mins naturally, then 1 Min. quick releaseINGREDIENTSSpice Rub […]

A quick 5-minute no-knead dough to prepare the night before,then easy to roll out and add swirl filling upon waking the next morningto enjoy throughout the day...Yield: (1 loaf)O/N Prep: 5 Mins./Overnight rise time: 9 -12 hoursNext Morning Prep: Roll/Add Spiral Filling: 10 Mins.2nd Rise 1 Hr.Bake 35 to 40 Mins.INGREDIENTS3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup […]

Networking. 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.

[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 […]

Welcome 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 […]

You haven't worked up a beach seine set FAST until you've done one while simultaneously: 1) the tide is rising and threatening to inundate the little scrap of beach you're working on; and 2) a sow brown bear and her two cubs are foraging on the tidal flats about 400 meters away. ~~ We're now […]

It all sounds very romantic and devil-may-care. Leaving safe harbor with an indifferent forecast, striking out on a crossing, making tracks where others might dither. That is, until you are actually in the process of pulling the anchor in that safe harbor, and it's raining sideways, and your three different forecasts are saying three very […]

This all started out fairly early Tuesday as I went along with my daughter and granddaughter to watch the little one bounce for a couple of hours. But to be an observer I had to fill out an online waiver.  I understand.  Trampolining can be dangerous.  Someone I know broke his neck at a place […]

I mentioned Michael Meyer's book The Road To Sleeping Dragon in the last post.Meyer went to  a rural Sichuan province as a Peace Corps English teacher in the 1995.  I'd gone to rural Thailand as a Peace Corps English teacher in 1967.   I'd first gone to Beijing from a year teaching in Hong Kong, […]

Today's encore selection -- from On Hallowed Ground by Robert M. Poole. In the days immediately before the outbreak of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln's staff offered Robert E. Lee command of the Union forces. He declined promptly. Within days, he had accepted an appointment in the Confederate Army: "With his native Virginia still on […]

Today's selection -- from Nothing: Surprising Insights Everywhere from Zero to Oblivion edited by Jeremy Webb. We can't reach absolute zero: "The quest for lower temperatures in large pieces of material has stalled on the fact that the thermal conductiv­ity and heat capacity of all materials plummet as tempera­ture falls. This means it takes longer […]

Here is an excerpt from the book, The Jefferson Allegiance, where it is used to halt President Polk when he had imperial aims. This book was a #2 national bestseller at Barnes and Noble when it came out! 22 August 1848 President Polk figured it had to be a hell of a lot hotter down […]

The opening to Area 51: Invasion came to me because, well, it’s obvious. AREA 51: INVASION THE FIRST DAY: ARRIVAL MARFA, TEXAS “Damn it, Darlene! I told you not to watch that fake news. There aint no such thing as aliens. All of this has been bullshit so the government can come get my guns. […]

I’m a relatively fortunate guy. I manage to get by without having to work a straight job. One of benefits of that is I have the freedom to piss away chunks of time reading news sources/websites/blogs of all political stripes, … Continue reading →

I really don’t know how else to explain Comrade Trump’s contemptible display in Helsinki. I lack the conspiracy theory gene, but what happened yesterday is most easily explained by the conspiracy theory model (nothing happens by accident, nothing is quite … Continue reading →

Welcome to Esther Chilton, who has some great writing tips for you.

All aboard the music time machine! Continuing the story from 1988. This week my guest is the author, blogger and writer, Erika Kind.

Originally posted on The Write Stuff: A few random giggles for you today. Enjoy! 😀 And Finally, NEVER FORGET:

Originally posted on Entertaining Stories: Don’t touch that dial. You’ve landed on Lisa Burton Radio. The only show that brings you the characters from the stories you love. The world is balancing on the head of a pin today, and my special guest has some insight into the problem and a possible solution. “Welcome The…

ann arbor art fair is coming today. bring it! — “it is easier to go down a hill than up, but the view is from the top.” -arnold bennett   — photo credit: ann arbor/scio hill- 1980s,*eck stanger-ann arbor news, aadl archives, ann arbor townies *Eck Stanger, chief photographer for the Ann Arbor News for 40 […]

This is something that I didn’t realize I had to talk about because I thought more people would understand it.  It isn’t even that hard to get.  After an anxiety attack, a person will feel tired, worn, and vulnerable to … Continue reading →

Welcome to a small selection of blog posts that I have read in the last couple of days that I thought you might to explore further. The first is from author Jan Sikes with a reminder that beauty is skin … Continue reading →

I sometimes get bogged down on major purchases, for months even. If I don’t find a printer or pair of runners that feels like the right one (for me at least) I usually retreat to go gather more information. I look up more reviews. I ask the advice of friends who seem less tormented by the […]

My phone dinged with a text from Andrew at 6:44 am. He was letting me know he was at the airport, courtesy of a ride from his sister, and would text again when he landed. When he applied for a spot at Chosen Vale International Percussion Seminar, way back in January, I didn’t give it […]

It's been about six weeks since I started worked with my coach, Reba, on my phone overuse issue, and, while I've had my ups and downs, overall it feels like I've made some pretty major progress. Phone overuse is something I've struggled with for a really long time, so of course it's not magically gone […]

Went for an early morning perambulation. Made it useful by taking the rubbish up to the CaRT bins at Barbridge, … More

Well, to the Elsan station, anyway, and that’s damned near the same thing. Ingerlund has been hidden under a ridiculous … More

Grab your morning cup of java or tea and settle in for a sweet treat with no calories--another edition of Thursday3Some. Today, the Thursday3Some spotlight is shining on Casi McLean, and her new release, Between The Shadows, a time travel romance.I was glad to see this new book by Casi McLean because good time travel […]

Want to succeed in writing or in anything else to which you aspire? You'd do well to adopt these 2 philosphies.Fight DiscouragementWhen you feel discouraged, tell yourself that every career is a venture in which you must build to success. In writing, as an author, you build your skills, your confidence, your inventory, your backlist, […]

Social 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 […]

WASP Frances Ellis Winter Brookings, 100 years old, died at Forest Glen, Springfield, Ohio, on April 12, 2018.  'Fran' was born in DuBois, Pennsylvania, on July 2, 1917, the fourth child and third daughter of Maude Elizabeth Baker Winter and Francis Ellis Winter. At an early age, her family moved to Erie, Pennsylvania, where she […]

"Go!  Have fun!"   WASP Betty Heinrich Berkstresser, 43--W-4 WASP Betty Lee Heinrich Berkstresser was born May 12, 1919, in Houston TX.  She peacefully passed in her sleep and took her last flight on July 1, 2018.  She was 99. Betty was a native Houstonian.  She attended Travis and Browning Elementary, James Hogg Middle School, La […]

Welcome to Episode 52 of the Minstral Show!Three sets of great music covering the emotional sounds of Pop, the colourful waves of psychedelic rock and the prophetic vibes of progressive rock Featuring; Lake Komo, Turnover, Two Wounded Birds, Ivan & Alyosha, Gavin Coetzee, Secret Colours, The Outs, The Spires, Adult Cinema, Lunatic Soul, Painted Coda […]

Around 1960 I loved a children’s book that had an old man, a young boy, a cat, catnip and recipes

I leave for Book Bonanza early Thursday Morning, so this list will not be updated over the weekend. But stay tuned to my social media for updates from the signing!There are a crazy amount of great books that come out this summer, so I will be making time to read. Especially the 21 on my […]

Like a lot of us, I find I have more leisure time in the summer. Work slows down, days get longer and energy goes up. Maybe it’s all a mirage, but suddenly there’s more time for the fun stuff in life. Here are my top 5 fun summer leisure loves: The Beach. Breathing the salt […]

Now that summer has officially hit most of the US and school is out, people tend to have vacation plans. Are you looking for a quick book to read while you’re sunbathing by the pool? How about in the hot tub with a glass of wine next to you? By a campfire at night while […]

We 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 […]

We 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 teen and young adult genres! Science Fiction  Tesla […]

February 1940. "Basketball players resting between periods. Eufaula, Oklahoma." Photo by Russell Lee for the Farm Security Administration. View full size.

Owning a pet can be such a joyous experience. There is nothing better than watching your pet grow and having another member of your family to love. There are so many different types of pets that you could choose from but, before you head to the shelter or the pet store, you must consider what […]

Craft Glue Product Buying Guide Looking for a new craft glue? There is a lot that can separate one craft glue product from the...

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  As you may know, Larry and I moved across the country from Florida last September. Last week we accomplished the momentous milestone of moving to a storage unit half the size, so I thought I’d celebrate by looking for my linen sheets. Turned out they were in a bag I had brought into the […]

  Question from Dean Hi Debra, Are you aware of any health dangers posed by UPF/UV treatments on clothing? Thanks! Debra’s Answer First let me explain what this is. You’ve probably heard of SPF with regard to sunscreen. That stands for Sun Protection Factor and measures the amount of time it takes for skin exposed […]

Sustainability in the Home Garden We almost reached sustainability.  My son and I worked to prepare a batch of black beans for dinner. We followed the traditional method of soaking before cooking. Actually, we boiled them for 2 minutes first, and then soaked them for about six hours. And if we hadn’t been so excited about cooking our first […]

Tangled Beet Salad I’m posting this recipe for Tangled Beet Salad because I don’t like beets. Okay, I didn’t like beets–not until I tried this salad at my local grocery store. Wow. Delicious! I always used to think beets tasted like dirt, but not anymore. Combined with garlic, lemon, lime and cilantro they are fresh […]

Beautiful blueberry herbal vinegar features ingredients that are good for your brain and body! Learn how to make blueberry vinegar, plus how to turn it into a brain boosting oxymel (herbal sweet and sour syrup). This recipe was inspired by an interesting study I read about blueberry vinegar and its potential to improve cognitive function. […]

​ The quickest 25 min meal ever! This is so simple yet so amazingly good with fresh tomatoes, basil and burrata! I have never really liked the Summer season. It’s always too hot. You’re blinded if you ever forget your sunglasses. The AC breaks down and the repairman isn’t available. You forget sunscreen on your […]

Five Food Finds about Daiquiris: The Daiquiri cocktail, made of rum, lime juice and sugar, takes its name from the village and iron mines of Daiquiri near Santiago, Cuba, where the cocktail  originated around 1900. It was named either by American engineers working there, or by the U.S. troops who arrived there in 1898.  At least […]

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I like my Broccoli Salad with slightly softened bite rather than a hard raw crunch, and plenty of dressing that’s not excessively mayo-heavy. The dressing is still creamy, but it’s a lightened up mayo...  Read More » The post Broccoli Salad with Lighter Creamy Dressing appeared first on RecipeTin Eats.

Hi friends! So, scheduling and craziness and look- things happen and it’s July but who wouldn’t want to revisit Pride? So that’s what we’re doing today with another delightful “guest” … only not, because Sadie is also a reviewer and formatter etc extraordinaire at ALBTALBS!

Natural Enemies by Roan Parrish Contemporary romance released by Monster Press on April 17, 2018. When opposites attract, love blooms in unexpected places. Buttoned-up botanist Stefan Albemarle has felt like an outsider his whole life. As a result, he mostly keeps to himself—makes it easier not to notice that no matter how he tries, people […]

We rode the bus out of the Denali Park Village shortly after 8AM for a three hour ride to Fairbanks, AK.As we rode north towards Fairbanks, the driver spotted something he'd hoped for and at a known to him rest stop he pulled over to let us see Denali in the clear skies of today. Denali, […]

As you might surmise from the title, we were not able to see Denali mountain today, due to low clouds/foggy conditions that started almost at the base of the famed mountain.  Sigh.Note: Don't be like me and pay $25 for the breakfast buffett; get the breakfast sandwich like Martha did and save money!We rode out […]

Tidying up my physical world only goes so far. Lately, I find my psychic space being cluttered by the simple act of following the news. So I’ve started tidying up my interior landscape by consciously limiting my sources and consumption of current events. While I’m still appalled at the hate and fear demonstrated by my […]

Reblogged from Charles French: Hello to everyone! I recently had an excellent guest post from Josh Gross, a wonderful blogger. I am sending out a request to anyone who would like to join the ULS, the Underground Library Society, and … Continue reading →

Reblogged from Secret Diary of PorterGirl: Curiosity killed the cat, or so they say. What cat? Why a cat? Were any dogs ever seriously injured by curiosity? Could curiosity maim a fish? This rather eclectic train of thought belonged to … Continue reading →

The president of an Arkansas college spent a week with the armed forces during JCOC. It made him realize how incredibly effective the DoD is at education. Read More

If you’re interested in commissioning into the Coast Guard, the CSPI program can help with your college tuition and other expenses. Read More