In this 100+ year old photo we see five adorable kookaburras perched on a branch
Street artist WD just completed this owl mural in Athens, Greece for the “Petit Paris d’Athènes Art Festival”
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APRN Alaska News
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Delanceyplace.com
- andrew mccarthy and molly ringwald -- 3/13/2026 March 13, 2026Today's encore selection -- from Brat: An '80s Story by Andrew McCarthy. Molly Ringwald helped Andrew McCarthy land a key part in John Hughes’ breakthrough hit Pretty in Pink: "The Breakfast Club had recently been released, and with its success coming on the heels of Sixteen Candles, both John and Molly Ringwald were in an enviable […]
- hearing loss is from ear hair damage -- 3/12/2026 March 12, 2026Today's encore selection -- from Shouting Won't Help by Katherine Bouton. In most cases, when our hearing is impaired, it is because of damage to ear hair. Although that damage becomes evident when we are older, it often relates to damage incurred when we are young: "By far the most common [condition that destroys hearing […]
APRN Alaska News
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Bob Mayer
- If Jefferson and Hamilton Had Foreseen An Imperial President They Would Have Written . . . March 16, 2026The Jefferson Allegiance. Which was a #2 National Bestseller in Barnes and Noble when it was published and on sale today through the 20th. Some years ago my wife had an excellent idea. She was thinking about how our government runs on a lot of norms. But what if someone didn’t care about the norms? […]Bob
Legislative Drafting Institute for Child Protection (LDICP)
- Recent Research SpreadsheetsOur 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...feigleycommunications
- Legislative Drafting StudentsOur students spend the summer working on the research project of the LDICP. Through their extensive research, massive databases of information on state statutes regarding the abuse of children have been created and will be posted here as their work is finalized. Here are...feigleycommunications
Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog
- Random Funny… March 16, 2026 Chris The Story Reading Ape
I didn’t have my glasses on…
- in the streets. March 16, 2026A world built for cars has made life much harder for grown-ups, Stephanie H. Murray wrote in 2024. https://theatln.tc/XVjVdlji In 2009, two mothers in Bristol, England, experimented with closing part of a neighborhood road to traffic for two hours after school. “The experiment also produced some unexpected results,” Murray writes. “As children poured into the […]beth
Indian Country Media Network
- Charges dropped against Nick Tilsen in law enforcement assault case March 16, 2026Pennington County State’s Attorney’s Office has dropped all charges against NDN Collective founder Nick Tilsen following a January mistrial. The post Charges dropped against Nick Tilsen in law enforcement assault case appeared first on ICT.Amelia Schafer
Legends of Windemere
- Sacrifices in Fiction March 16, 2026Heroes or their allies sacrificing themselves in fiction has been around for decades upon decades. It’s a common trope that people don’t typically get upset about. Not unless it’s done poorly. So, why are sacrifices in fiction so common among … Continue reading →Charles Yallowitz
Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life
- Smorgasbord Book Promotions 2026 – Share an Excerpt – Boost one of your books – #Supernatural #Occult – The Friendship of Mortals (The Herbert West Series Book 1) by Audrey Driscoll March 16, 2026In this regular series for 2026, you are invited to share an excerpt of 400 to 500 words from any book you have written you would like to give a boost to. This feature is for any author who has … Continue reading →Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.
Bluebird of Bitterness
- It’s geek to me March 16, 2026 bluebird of bitterness
Elle Knowles: Finding Myself Through Writing
- Book Club 2024 – A Race To The Finish Line February 10, 2024Myself, along with my 4 daughters, daughter-in-law, and one of my granddaughters formed a book club in January to see who could read the most books in 2024. We stay in touch with a group text every day and Goodreads. As an incentive we all agreed to put $1 a week into a kitty and […]Elle Knowles
KarmaTube
- Is Consciousness Under Siege? Michael Pollan on Mental Freedom March 16, 2026Imagine coming home from school and confiding in a chatbot instead of your parents. In Michael Pollan's latest exploration, he delves into the sneaky ways AI and social media algorithms encroach on our mental sanctuaries. As Pollan warns, our very consciousness is a "precious realm" under siege, with our autonomy chipped away by systems designed […]Jorie Graham
Positively Present
- Speak Now & Red Art February 27, 2026A collection of artwork inspired by the lyrics of Taylor Swift’s Speak Now and Red albums. Check out The Story of You: A Swiftie Journal & Coloring Book for Self-Discovery for Taylor… The post Speak Now & Red Art appeared first on Positively Present - Dani DiPirro.dani@positivelypresent.com
Joan Reeves: Slingwords
- Saturday Share Recipe - Summer Lemon Pound Cake March 14, 2026When the weather turns chilly as it has the last few days, I think it's a good time to bake something.Since I have a lot of lemons left from the bag I bought at Costco a few weeks ago, let's bake something that's light and delicious and delightfully lemony. To me, something lemon flavored suggests […]Joan Reeves
World United Music
- Exclusive Interview – The Greek Theatre April 21, 2025Exclusive interview with Fredrik Persson of, "The Greek Theatre". Interview By: Stewart F. Brennan Recently, I caught up to Fredrik Persson of, “The Greek Theatre”, to ask him some personal and pointed questions on his creative passion and music journey. But before we get to the interview, let’s first shed a little light on the Greek […]Stewart
WASP Final Flight
- Sunny Ann Starling, July 2, 1943 - January 6, 2023 January 10, 2023All-American patriot, artist, designer, entrepreneur, flower arranger, chef, and joyful servant, Sunny Lou Starling, was carried on the wings of angels to the arms of her savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, January 6, 2023. She once said her mission was to “Gather and feed all you can, as often as you can, because you never know if […]Unknown
- WASP Final Flight February 28, 2022WASP Deanie Bishop Parrish, 44-W-4"Failure isn't failure unless you let it be. It's simply a change in direction. Just count your many blessings move on. With God's help, anything is possible!"Deanie Bishop Parrish passed away peacefully in her home in Waco, Texas, on February 24, 2022, just one day shy of her 100th birthday. She met every challenge […]Unknown
The Old Motor
- Four Fun Kodachrome Car Image Series No. 519 October 30, 2024Editors Note: After posting over five thousand features and twenty five thousand images over the last thirteen years, the time has come to end posting weekly features here on The Old Motor. At this point, the site’s future hasn’t been decided, although it will remain online for the foreseeable future. There may be future updates...David Greenlees
- Four Fun Kodachrome Car Image Series No. 518 October 23, 2024In this weekly series, we ask our readers to tell us the year, make, and model of all of these vehicles along with the location where the image was taken and anything else you find of interest in the photos. You can look back on all the earlier parts of this series here. The photos are via Americar....David Greenlees
Ana’s Attic
- New Kindle and Audible Releases, Sales and Freebies | March 2026 March 4, 2026New Kindle and Audiobook Releases, Sales and Freebies Are you in our FB Group, Ana’s Attic After Dark? If you use this list, please consider sharing it with friends or on social media! I am still VERY sick. I have gone to minute clinic, urgent care, and now I have an appointment with an ENT […]Ana's Attic
Shorpy Reader Shared Photo’s
- Shellubrication: 1950s June 28, 2025From a discarded negative collection that belonged to a San Diego area barber. 120 format. View full size.Cazzorla
- Mill Town Aughts May 22, 2025My great-grandfather was a Textile League ball player in the little mill village of Tucapau, South Carolina, in probably the late aughts. He didn't care what the mill job was as long as he could play on their team. The story in the family is that one of his upcountry cousins was also a Textile […]hj808
Shorpy Reader Comments
- Train control? March 16, 2026In reply to Pennsylvania 5401: PRR Washington to New York had cab signals in the 1930s. The line has some form of train control now, but probably not in 1929. Looks like PRR began installing train control (that is, automatic brake application if the engineer ignores a restrictive signal) on the NY-Washington route in 1951. […]Timz
- Tilt-And-Hurl March 15, 2026In reply to Fair Maidens: 1942: Like davidk said, Tilt-A-Whirl --> Tilt-And-Hurl.perpster
Kim’s Shopping
- From Checkout to Career Change: Using Pay-Over-Time Thinking Without Stress December 23, 2025Buying something you want is easy. Paying for it in a way that still lets you sleep at night is the tricky part. […] The post From Checkout to Career Change: Using Pay-Over-Time Thinking Without Stress appeared first on Shopping Kim.Shopping Kim
Debra Lynn Dadd
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BloominThyme
- Hungarian Wax Peppers October 18, 2024Here’s an old Italian recipe for canning peppers, one of my husband’s favorites. Searching the internet, you’ll come across many variations — all probably good — but here’s a basic recipe to start you on your course. The kids and I canned these using the boiling method, though pressure canners might make the process easier. Not sure how, […]gardenfrisk
- Easy Microgreens June 13, 2023Microgreens seem to be all the rage these days and for good reason: they are packed with nutrients and easy to grow! The USDA and University of Maryland found that leaves from microgreens had more nutrients than the mature leaves of the same plants. And great flavor. Plus, you don’t need a lot of space […]gardenfrisk
Word of the day
- putative March 16, 2026Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 16, 2026 is: putative • \PYOO-tuh-tiv\ • adjective Putative is a formal word used to describe something that is generally believed, supposed, or assumed to be something specified. It is always used before a noun. // The group's putative leader was conspicuously absent from the meeting. See the […]Merriam-Webster
DamnDelicious
- Eggs in Purgatory March 13, 2026This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. An easy, rustic, one pan dish with eggs poached in a rich, savory, garlicky tomato sauce. Best served with all the crusty bread for dunking! Reasons to make eggs in purgatory What is “eggs in purgatory”? How is it different from shakshuka? […]Chungah
- Easy Quiche February 28, 2026This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. The easiest homemade quiche (using store-bought pie dough) with a creamy silky custard and a flaky golden brown crust. Make with any filling! reasons to make this easy quiche recipe What is a quiche? A quiche is a French dish featuring a […]Chungah
ezvid
- Speedwrite: Choose The Right Sources July 30, 2021 Ezvid Wiki
Task & Purpose
- These are the 6 airmen killed in the KC-135 crash in Iraq March 16, 2026The refueling tanker crashed in friendly territory due to unspecified causes on Thursday, killing three members of the 6th Air Refueling Wing and three members of the 121st Air Refueling Wing. The post These are the 6 airmen killed in the KC-135 crash in Iraq appeared first on Task & Purpose.Nicholas Slayton
- Navy F-18 that got the US’s first air-to-air kill in the 21st century is taking part in the Iran War March 14, 2026The Super Hornet, assigned to VFA-87 on the USS Gerald R. Ford, got a kill marking for taking out a Syrian Su-22 in 2017. The post Navy F-18 that got the US’s first air-to-air kill in the 21st century is taking part in the Iran War appeared first on Task & Purpose.Nicholas Slayton
A Redleg’s Rides
- Relaxing near Indian Bread Rocks Recreation Area March 16, 2026Saturday, March 14 - Pi DaySunrise at Indian Bread Rocks:Some pics from a short ride into the nearby campground area during mid-morning:Pi Day sunset:Pi day high temperature: 80°FSunday, March 15A do nothing day, sunny but windy with a high of only 80°F.Sunset was ok:Tomorrow, Truth or Consequences!redlegsrides
- Back at the Indian Bread Rocks BLM Rec Area March 13, 2026I guess I am a desert guy, happy with just medium sized bushes around me as opposed to surrounded by large tall trees. I left the Chiricahua National Monument area this morning around 8:00 and by noon I was setting up camp at a new to me site in the Indian Bread BLM area. My usual […]redlegsrides
Lorie Smith Schaefer
- Idealists in My Family Tree February 9, 2026My left-leaning roots run deep. My great-grandfather was a card-carrying Utopian Socialist. I even have documents to prove it. And …Lorie Smith Schaefer
- A Visit to Remember February 2, 2026This heartfelt narrative captures the bond between a young boy and his grandfather, who struggles with memory loss. It highlights the boy’s efforts to connect through shared memories and simple moments, reminding us of the enduring love that transcends forgetfulness.Lorie Smith Schaefer
Barry Eisler
- Come Find Me At Substack! June 25, 2025Hi all, I should have posted this a while ago—I’m now on Substack. I love the platform and respect and appreciate the company’s adherence to principles of free speech.You can find The Heart of the Matter—my ruminations on politics, geopolitics, and media, plus the odd book and movie review—here. My author newsletter—only about my new book […]Barry Eisler
- American Exception March 7, 2025Wow.As Blade said in the eponymous movie, “The world you live in is just a sugar-coated topping. There is another world beneath it—the real world.”American Exception is about the real world.It is deeply researched, coherently presented, cogently argued. By the time you’re done reading, you’ll wonder how you ever could have believed that things are […]Barry Eisler
Twice In a Lifetime
- Kashevaroff Mountain April 6, 2019Long before we were a sailing family, Alisa and I were a young couple in love with adventuring in Alaska. The opportunity to introduce Eric and Elias to the delights of outdoor living in the Great Land was one of the big bright sides of our return to Alaska. Earlier this winter, the boys and […]
- Letting go March 20, 2019So...this beautiful island is our home. See the barky? The boys just had their spring break. A week off from school and nothing to keep us from buggering off in Galactic. The weather was generally poor - nothing like the pics above for the most part - so we just snuck off to the west […]
The Alaska Parkinson’s Rag
- PDS on PBS II Cross post from "Frozen Grin" April 5, 2024Here is a link to a story about my struggle to draw with Parkinson's Disease. the story is from "The Daily Cartoonist" a Web journal concerning the world of professional cartooning. It was occasioned by the release of the documentary "Matters of Mind, My Parkinson's" which follows three families and their efforts to cope […]Peter Dunlap-Shohl
- Matter of Mind, My Parkinson's, PBS Looks at PD and PD-S March 4, 2024Here is a short trailer for the PBS documentary "Matter of Mind, My Parkinson's. It follows the attempts of three people and their families to cope with the progressive, disabling and incurable neurological condition. The film won the Audience Choice Award for documentaries at the recent San Francisco Film Festival, possibly due to a scenery-chewing […]Peter Dunlap-Shohl
Alaska Travelgram
- Never miss a hot airfare deal again #AirFare911 February 24, 2026Many of the BEST airfare deals are time-sensitive. With #AirFare911, you’ll never miss a hot airfare deal again. Sign up for as little as $9.95/mo. when you pay for a ... The post Never miss a hot airfare deal again #AirFare911 appeared first on Alaska Travelgram.scott
Alaskan Book Cafe
- Review: Inheriting Murder: A Bobwhite Mountain Cozy Mystery July 7, 2022Inheriting Murder: A Bobwhite Mountain Cozy Mystery by Jamie Rutland Gillespie My rating: 5 of 5 stars View all my reviews
- Review: Blades and Bridesmaids: Paranormal Cozy Mystery June 18, 2022Blades and Bridesmaids: Paranormal Cozy Mystery by Trixie Silvertale My rating: 5 of 5 stars View all my reviews
Alaskan Urban Hippie
- Identifying Devil’s Club Plant August 10, 2023Devil’s Club is a common wild plant in Alaska that’s large & covered in hidden sharp thorns, growing everywhere from remote forests to even well-groomed Anchorage city trails. Just because you’re “in town” doesn’t mean you won’t run into devil’s club. It’s smart to stay on the trails, particularly if you’re not confident spotting it. […]Ashley
- Pumpkin BOO-berry Muffins (Fun Halloween Toddler Snacktivity!) October 21, 2022Here’s a delicious fall-time spin on classic blueberry muffins. If you’re a solo adult who likes good food, this recipe is for you. Or if you’ve got extra kitchen “helpers” around (read: kids who need entertainment), turn baking these Halloween muffins into a fun toddler snacktivity. Pumpkin BOO-berry Muffin Recipe Ingredients: 2 boxes Jiffy brand […]Ashley
Allergy Free Alaska
- Best Gluten Free Graham Crackers Recipe with Honey April 8, 2025These homemade gluten-free graham crackers are crisp, naturally sweetened, and made with clean, nourishing ingredients—and yes, they taste even better than the originals! Whether you’re whipping up a snack for your kids or prepping ingredients for the perfect s’mores night, these traditional graham crackers are a total crowd-pleaser. Is there anything more nostalgic than snapping... […]Mēgan
Backwoods Mom
- Under Construction March 23, 2024This blog was accidentally deleted a while back…if anybody happens by. I’m working on it!Bmom
Barbara Brown’s Our Third Thirds
- "Home" vs. "Away" May 20, 2022I’m home now. I’m looking at the flea market couch I brought up from California; I had cushions made three times over the years till I got it just right. Now it’s just right. It’s been in my life 42 years. Tim has been in my life 34 years, but he had to be out of […]CloudyinAK
- Goodbye, Toronto May 10, 2022I’m saying my goodbyes to Toronto. I’ve seen my last Hot Docs Festival film, and I’m just back from my last author program. I’ve probably had my last roti, checked out my last book at my local branch library, gone to my last art workshop. Horror of horrors, I’ve even watched my last play. The thing […]CloudyinAK
Craig Medred
- Iditarod record March 16, 2026Expedition musher about to trounce ‘racers’ While an Alaska mainstream media long spoon-fed the news by the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race remains focused on whether reality TV star Jessie Holmes […]craigmedred
- Yukon convergence March 14, 2026Iditarod races hit Ruby The winter, crossroad community of Ruby, Alaska – where the Iditarod Trail meets the frozen Yukon River was a busy place today with Norway’s dynamic, dog-driving […]craigmedred
Cinthia Ritchie
- Malnourished launches today January 21, 2020It’s here. The big day. My memoir, the one I spent 15 years struggling over, launches today from Raised Voice Press. I’m feeling very exposed, very vulnerable. This is not at all similar to when Dolls Behaving Badly launched from Hachette Book Group. That was a novel, and while some of it was based on… […]cinthiaritchie
- Book review: Secondhand Summer by Dan Walker December 1, 2019I had had Alaska writer Dan Walker’s YA novel SECONDHAND SUMMER on my list for a long time, and two weeks ago finally had the chance to dive in. I wasn’t disappointed. Walker’s book, geared for middle school readers (but still immensely enjoyable for adults), follows 14-year-old Sam’s move to Anchorage from the small fishing… […]cinthiaritchie
Coleen’s Recipes
- 6 MICROWAVE COOKIES March 1, 2026When I first found this fun little recipe, I had doubts about its success. However, because it was one of those "I seriously need chocolate" days, I gave it a try. Boy, I'm glad I did because they are VERY tasty!! This recipe only makes 6 small cookies, which is PERFECT better for my perpetual […]Coleen's Recipes
Laurie Constantino
- The 10 Best Gifts for Cooks and Food Lovers December 17, 2014My list of 10 Best Gifts for Cooks and Food Lovers helps last minute shoppers buy great presents for the food obsessed; most of the items on the list I’ve used and loved for years. Most importantly, if you act quickly, there’s still time to order most of my recommended gifts and have them arrive […]Laurie Constantino
Dabblings and Ramblings
- Welcome November 10, 2015100 Plus Women Who Care is a group of inspiring women philanthropists who are contributing to the Mat-Su community Source: WelcomeAK Rambler
Don’t Eat The Paste
- Chocolate Raspberry Pistachio Dessert (adaptable!) April 2, 2025Okay y'all, I was not going to post this recipe because it was a spur of the moment "What do we have on hand?" thing that I jotted down and then we tried it. But! It's so very, very good. We know that fruit/pistachio cream and chocolate work well together and I love cheesecake flavors. I don't know […]Shala Kerrigan
Get Out, Sitka!
- Sitka Sprouts session on Tuesday is all about insects April 30, 2024All about insects is the theme for the next session of Sitka Sprouts on Tuesday, April 30. This is the last Sitka Sprouts session before summer. “We’re going to wrap up Sprouts this spring with a program about insects,” Sitka … 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
- Comment on Return of Snow by matt goff February 6, 2026In reply to Paul Miller. Those are raven tracks. Thanks for reading and asking!matt goff
- Comment on Return of Snow by Paul Miller February 5, 2026What kind of bird tracks??Paul Miller
Ian A Johnson: Life, Wildlife, Wild-life
- Big Memories From the G5 Solar Storm One Year Later May 24, 2025In May 2024, the most intense solar storm in a two decades brought intense and colorful auroras to, it felt, everyone in the world. A G5 solar storm (the most intense class of storm) and clear skies in the United State gave millions of peoples a show and images were flooding in from latitudes as […]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 […]Anonymous
Life In Alaska
- Homer Alaska Podcast April 13, 2019A man who just moved to Homer about a year ago from Chicago has started a podcast interviewing people from the Homer community. He called up my husband a few months ago and asked him if he would be willing to be interviewed. My husband said sure, so the second episode of Alex's podcast features […]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
Little Big House Alaska
- Tart Recipes That Make You Look Like You Planned Dessert Days Ahead March 16, 2026Tarts are a great choice when you want a bake that looks a little special but is still simple to make. With a crisp crust and flavorful filling, they work well for many occasions. They can be sweet or savory, depending on what you feel like making. From fruit-filled versions to options with cheese or... […]Gelliane
Mountain View Post
- In Mountain View, something sweet December 3, 2020Mountain View is in for a treat — a whole new store full of treats, in fact. Packed with dozens of varieties of handmade custom candies, classic favorites, and assorted other sweets, Sweet Creations Lollipop Boutique is one of the latest businesses to open doors in the neighborhood. Owner Missy Simms made it for the […]Kirsten Swann
Northern Lights Mama
- Visiting Washington, Part Three July 30, 2019During our time in Washington we also took some time to drive over to Kennewick to visit some of my family in that area. We camped in my aunt and uncle's driveway and visited them and some of my cousins. The highlight for the girls was the nerf war for sure (pictures here). It was […]
Sandra’s Alaska Recipes
- Sandra’s Overnight Artisan 10" Cast Iron Soft Bread-No Knead March 2, 2024INGREDIENTS3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon active yeast (not rapid or instant)1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt1-1/2 cups slightly warm water (tepid)--2 teaspoons canola oil (For top and bottom of dough ball so it doesn't stick or form crust while rising)-2 TB butter melted in ramekin, with brush (set aside)--10” Seasoned Cast Iron SkilletMETHODAdd flour to bowl. Add yeast […]sandra
- Sandra's Fresh Apple Pecan Cake (9x13") September 18, 2023My husband loves this cakeso much he had two pieces 'after' eating lunch...Ingredients2 Eggs1 ½ cup Canola Oil2 cups Granulated Sugar3 cups A-P Flour2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg½ teaspoon Kosher Salt1 ½ teaspoons Baking Soda4 cups Chopped Apples (peeled and cored): measure after chopping1 cup chopped Pecans: measure after chopping1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract⅔ […]sandra