Hydraulic Press
Alaskanomics
- How is the State Dealing with the Shortfall in Pension Systems? April 18, 2018A new paper by Cliff Groh, in collaboration with ISER faculty, looks at how the state government has dealt so far with a very big problem: the state's two largest retirement systems for public employees don't have enough money to cover future costs of pensions and benefits for state and...ISER
APRN Alaska News
- Air Force to host meeting to unveil plan to provide potable water to Moose Creek April 24, 2018Air Force officials will host an open house meeting tonight to talk about proposals to provide drinking water to Moose Creek residents whose well water has been made unpotable due to groundwater contamination. Listen nowTim Ellis, KUAC - Fairbanks
- Alaska News Nightly: Monday, April 23, 2018 April 24, 2018No oil companies oppose bonds for tax credits, commissioner says; Air Force to host meeting to unveil plan to provide potable water to Moose Creek; Fairbanks ranks highest nationwide for year-round particulate pollution; Undead Arctic microbes feel the heat, unleash disease; Haines Mining and Water Forum draws dozens, critics question objectivity; Study finds Mt. Hunter […]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
- 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
- Piping hot new edition of "PD Pundit" comic March 26, 2018Hey Parkinpeople, there is a new installment of the PD Pundit up over here. He's only trying to help!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
- 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 […]
- 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
Craig Medred
- 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
- Iditarod loses another April 22, 2018One of the “Flying Anderson” brothers from the days when every Iditarod dog musher of note bore a nickname has reached the end of the trail. Allan “Eep” Anderson of McGrath […]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
- Easy Snack Hacks April 23, 2018Enjoy my list of Easy Snack Hacks to keep you fueled up on the Weight Watchers Freestyle Plan and running strong. No matter if you're walking, riding bikes, working at home or on the job, my Snack Hacks are here to help. The post Easy Snack Hacks appeared first on Little House Big Alaska. No […]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?
- My New Hears April 24, 2018Choose your own opening:table.GeneratedTable { width: 100%; background-color: #FFFFFF; border-collapse: collapse; border-width: 2px; border-color: #FFCC00; border-style: solid; color: #000000; } table.GeneratedTable td, table.GeneratedTable th { border-width: 2px; border-color: #FFCC00; border-style: solid; padding: 3px; } table.GeneratedTable thead { background-color: #FFCC00; } Opening 1 My wife was an audiologist part of her career. Her stories were abouthow […]Steve
- FBI Names Kokayi Nosakere As Anchorage Community Leader April 21, 2018I got a text message from a friend with a link. Being a troglodyte, I can't go to websites on my phone (but I do get texts!), so I checked on my computer. It was ominous in that it had FBI in the url and Kokayi thinks of himself as something of a trouble maker. […]Steve
Delanceyplace.com
- 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 […]
- those that didn't predict the financial crisis were asked to solve it -- 4/23/18 April 23, 2018Today's selection -- from The Big Short by Michael Lewis. In the 2008 global financial crisis, the financial leaders who were asked to solve the crisis were the very ones who failed to predict it, and in many cases helped to cause it: "[In 2008 and 2009], the people in a position to resolve the […]
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
- Visitors #flashfiction April 20, 2018Next time you take a walk in the forest, take my advice and listen to what it's telling you.Hugh's Views and News
- 49 Days In 1988: Week 15 – When The World Comes Tumbling Down April 19, 2018Can a leopard really change its spots? Continuing the story from 1988Hugh's Views and News
Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog
- The first female detectives April 24, 2018Originally posted on historywithatwist: Growing up in Dublin’s inner-city northside, my childhood was filled with crime. Ironside, Mannix, Banachek, The Rockford Files, Hawaii Five-O, The Streets of San Francisco, Cannon, Kojak, Columbo, McCloud, Petrocelli, Quincy M.E… I watched them all. They were cops and private detectives mostly, armed with snub-nosed Smith & Wesson’s, screeching around…The Story Reading Ape
- How Do You Publish? #AmWriting #Publishing April 24, 2018Originally posted on But I Smile Anyway...: I’m still staying away from that first re-read of my legendary WIP… But it doesn’t stop me from having plenty of questions about what to do next. I know I need to give it a once over, or twice, or thrice… you get the gist. Ideally, then I…The Story Reading Ape
I didn’t have my glasses on…
- scary. April 24, 2018maybe it’s just a feeling but i think there may be something scary in the fort under the couch. — “be yourself, whatever it is. even if it’s scary. “ -mariacarla boscono Advertisementsksbeth
Legends of Windemere
- The City of Nyte: Greatest of the Vampire Cities? April 23, 2018When creating War of Nytefall, I didn’t really think about the cities that would be vampire only. In fact, I only considered that they would have castles, lairs, and live within the pre-existing mortal society. That was kind of lazy of … Continue reading →Charles Yallowitz
Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life
- Smorgasbord Health Column – Health in the News – Scarlet Fever Cases Rocket. April 24, 2018Scarlet Fever was in the news at the end of March and there is a worrying upward trend in cases. There have been a number of articles in the last few weeks so I will give you the summaries and … Continue reading →Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.
Bluebird of Bitterness
- Cars vs. trees April 23, 2018 bluebird of bitterness
- Sunday funnies April 22, 2018Herbie was a regular visitor at the racetrack. One day he witnessed something unusual. Right before the first race, a Catholic priest visited one of the horses in the stable and blessed it. Herbie watched the race, and the horse the priest had blessed came in first. Herbie followed the priest before the next race, […]bluebird of bitterness
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
- 307B: Two boys, surviving in the woods and foiling criminals April 23, 2018Hello, I have been trying to find a book for many years that my fifth grade teacher used to read to us. I’m guessing it was circa 1959. The basic plot is this: in a small town, two boys (perhaps … 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: Cal Moriarty, Mike Gomes, and Nathan Goodman April 24, 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! Psychological Thriller Exclusive […]Jenna Chalfonte
Shorpy
- Brakeman in Black: 1939 April 24, 2018June 1939. West Carlin, Nevada. "Brakeman on the Union Pacific Challenger." Photo by Dorothea Lange for the Farm Security Administration. 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
- Weekend Update – Bookish Nostalgia April 2018 April 22, 2018Bookish Nostalgia April 2018 I totally stole this idea from Kay at Kay’s Reading Life. Every month she looks back in her reading records to see what she was reading this month in past years. I decided that would be fun even though my reading spreadsheet doesn’t go back as far as Kay’s records do. […]suziqoregon
Debra Lynn Dadd
- VOCs from Consumer Products Now Produce more Smog Than Cars April 23, 2018For decades, the focus on the source of outdoor air pollution has been on emissions from burning fuel from automobiles and factories. But a new study shows “In urban areas, emissions from consumer goods such as paint, cleaning supplies and personal care products now contribute as much to ozone and fine particulate matter in […]Debra Lynn Dadd
- Mango Wood April 23, 2018Question from Bonnie Johnson Hi Debra, I have been shopping for a new coffee table for my living room. I have noticed a lot of furniture made with mango woods. They are sold at Pier 1 and Cost Plus etc. Are they safe? Debra’s Answer Mango woods a new “sustainable” choice for furniture, as […]Debra Lynn Dadd
BloominThyme
- 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
- Vegan Brownie Bites April 15, 2018If you’re a chocolate lover like me, you probably crave a sweet bite of cocoa throughout the day. I know I do. But who needs the sugar? Who needs the extra fat? Certainly not me. Well, let me introduce you to a fabulous recipe for vegan brownie bites that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Any […]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 24th is National Pigs-in-a-Blanket Day! April 24, 2018Happy Pigs in a Blanket Day! Here are today’s facts to about Pigs-in-a-Blanket: The first written record of pigs in a blanket occurs in Betty Crocker’s Cooking for Kids in 1957. Pigs in a blanket are also known as devils on horsebacks, kilted sausages, and wiener winks. In the United Kingdom, pigs in blankets are small […]John-Bryan Hopkins
National Day Calendar
- April 24, 2018 – NATIONAL PIGS-IN-A-BLANKET DAY April 24, 2018 Doug Philp
Recipe Tin Eats
- Chinese Beef and Broccoli April 23, 2018Who needs to order takeout when you have a Chinese Beef and Broccoli recipe sourced from a Chinese restaurant? AND the secret for how Chinese restaurants tenderise beef? 🙂 I’ve attempted on several occasions... Read More » The post Chinese Beef and Broccoli appeared first on RecipeTin Eats.Nagi
Limecello
- 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
- Requiescat In Pace, @c2s April 20, 2018I don’t … I mean it’s there, but I feel like I’m going to throw up, typing this. I think Romanceland should know, we lost one of our best this week. I don’t even want to type it out again so … You guys. I’m devastated to tell you that @c2s passed away unexpectedly earlier […]Limecello
A Redleg’s Rides
- 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
- UTB: A Great day of Uraling the Cathedral Valley Loop April 23, 2018Cathedral Valley is the site of many cool rock formations in Utah, the centerpieces of which are the Temple of the Sun and Moon formations which I'd photographed back in 2016: LINKToday, Tim L (fellow Uralista and superb photographer) and I would undertake to ride the entire 56 mile long dirt road, ending up at […]Charlie6
Lorie 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
- Mid-week Wisdom April 18, 2018 Lorie Smith Schaefer
Sue Vincent’s Daily Echo
- The alchemy of joy April 24, 2018By the time this goes out, another workshop will be over and our Companions will have dispersed for another year. Inevitably, every time we go back to Great Hucklow, we think of that very first workshop… and for me, that … Continue reading →Sue Vincent
- Jewel in the Claw III… Stuart France April 24, 2018* ‘…Consideration like an angel came And whipped The offending Adam out of him.’ * Reblogged from Stuart FranceSue 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