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Guest post by: Christian Muntean Alaska’s Baby Boomers stand on the threshold of what will be, for many, the largest opportunity in their careers. But most of them don’t see it. Or just aren’t ready for it. The few that do are positioned to win big. According to the U.S....

Even U.S. senators got in on the joy of Katmai Bear Cam this week, and that's not the only Alaska delight the senators sampled from afar. Listen now

Anchorage police arrest dozens in 'Operation Midnight Sun'; State is one step closer to getting a gas pipeline, but not the Walker administration wants; Search still on for bear that killed one, mauled another in Eagle River; Power lunch: US senators transfixed by Bear Cam; Whale collides with ferry Tustumena; Holland America cruise in Alaska […]

*This post is sponsored by Great Alaskan Holidays, Inc., providers of Last Frontier roadtripping adventures for more than 30 years.*  Summer is in full swing around here, and our team is gearing up for another weekend of outdoor-themed fun  as we motor north to the village of Talkeetna. We’re pretty confident about our Alaska RV […]

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 […]

Scarcely two weeks have gone by since I last posted the appearance of a new PD Pundit comic. And now here comes a new one, all shiny and bright! This one is about the necessity of adapting to our new reality, and how to  remake your passion in a way that is harmonious with your […]

Fly west from Anchorage across the Bering Straits! The 4.5-hour flight leaves once each week from Anchorage to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, starting next month on July 16. The flight is coordinated by ... The post VISIT KAMCHATKA: Alaska’s Gateway to Asia! appeared first on Alaska Travelgram.

The Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook for Two: 125 Easy, Perfectly-Portioned Recipes for Your Electric Pressure Cooker and Multicooker by Erica Acevedo My rating: 4 of 5 stars I found this book to be very helpful. I loved that it contains a variety of recipes and then goes a step further with tips. I am adjusting […]

Unwelcome Guests by Anna Willett My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the first book I read by Anna Willet. I enjoyed it. I liked the way the author kept you guessing on who to trust. That was well done. There were a few parts that were unbelievable for me. This does not always […]

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 […]

I don’t like beer, and I don’t do alcohol, but I do like ginger beer. If I close my eyes, I can conjure an image of happily sipping ginger beer in the sun. Sort of like my images of restfully, calmly drinking tea. It’s a symbol.So when Anchorage Community House offered a class on Natural […]

My Third Third has hit a snag.Me.When I am terribly depressed, I still go to social events, fulfill my commitments, wash my hair, and do laundry. I volunteer. I get out of bed.Unfortunately, I do that while dragging grand pianos around on my feet. Everything takes an enormous amount of energy, and I’m oomph-less. Which […]

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

If you’re anywhere in Alaska bear country – and almost all of the 49th state is bear country – and you’re not carrying some sort of bear protection, you’re being foolish. So […]

    Only a year after a predatory black bear killed a 16-year-old runner on Bird Ridge, a 44-year-old hiker is reported to have been killed by a grizzly bear 20 miles […]

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… […]

HOME MADE CREAM CHEESEThis is fun to make, quick and surprisingly tasty !! It only takes 3 ingredients and makes almost 5 1/2 ounces of cream cheese.4 cups WHOLE milk2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (see note below)1/4 teaspoon table salt (OR) 1/2 teaspoon of kosher saltUse a heavy saucepan (so it doesn't scorch), heat the milk […]

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

Most of the time, we have enough dandelions in our yard for fried dandelions but not much past that because we really love fried dandelions. This year though has been a banner year for those happy sunshine flowers. I know my yard has not been touched with weed killers or dangerous chemicals in the 16 years we've […]

Construction is progressing on the new Sitka Community Playground project, which is being built on the site of the old Crescent Harbor Playground near the Sitka Sound Science Center. As of Monday, June 18, most of the playground equipment had … 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 […]

Late last week, Eric and Cathy Parker reported seeing a raptor and hearing calls that were probably a Golden Eagle. Yesterday Chuck Susie found a nest on the cliffs above the west end of Blue Lake, and today was able … Continue reading →

The forecast for today had originally been for partly cloudy weather and little or no rain. I had planned to take care of this year’s Breeding Bird Survey, which requires a 2:30am rise time. Yesterday the forecast for today had … 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 […]

Spring has been cool, wet and windy this year. Normally I have my greens planted in my greenhouse sometime between April 1 and May 1, but this year it didn't happen till a warm, sunny day in mid-May woke me out of spring doldrums (and my mother-in-law, who was determined to help me get the […]

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 […]

Friday Frenzy is a weekly craft and food link up to get you inspired--join us! The post Friday Frenzy June 22nd 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 […]

Bookmark this page for local events and other activities, from neighborhood potlucks and picnics to volunteer opportunities, community meetings and more. June 16 Catholic Social Services’ Refugee Assistance and Immigration Services is seeking volunteers to help spread soil at Grow North Farm — a new urban farming project taking root at 3543 Mountain View Drive. […]

A smaller member of the albatross family, the Light-manted Sooty Albatross (sometimes called the Light-mantled Albatross) is another circumpolar species. The species is “small” only in relation to other albatrosses. With a wingspan of six to seven feet and a weight of as much as eight pounds, the bird is larger than  Golden Eagle and […]

I won the road lottery this year, so my folks came together to do the drive with me.  They are both freshly retired and it was so fun to have them in Alaska together!  While they were here they took advantage of some free train tickets Kelsey had won to ride the Spencer Glacier train.  […]

Yakutat Alaska white steamer clams are prepared in a velvety garlic-butter-vodka sauce to create my infamous side or main dish, including adding crispy Texas toast dipping...Servings: 4 as an appetizer or 2 as a main course Prep: 10 Mins.Cook: 20 Mins.INGREDIENTS3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 3 equal pats (divided)3/4 cup finely chopped celery4 […]

So satisfying with a nice cup of tea while dipping these tasty jewels,or coffee, or hot chocolate...it's a win-win! Also, a perfecttiramisu making substitute vs lady fingers...Yields: 3 doz (appx) Prep: 15 Mins.Bake/Stand/Re-bake: Bake 30 Mins/Stand 15 Mins/Re-bake 10 Mins.INGREDIENTSCream Wet2/3 cup granulated sugar6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extractSift […]

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 […]

Our planned two months afloat are coming fast upon us. In less than a month, we plan to be ready to cast off.Less seasoned salts might faint at the prospect of having Galactic ready to go, after she spent a listless winter at the dock and we spent a far-from-listless winter, doing everything except boat […]

Wet your pants with laughter, that's what.At least, that was the reaction that both A. and I had when we read this reflection on a dream well lived, written by our good friend Melissa Beit.Extra credit: explain why these kinds of shenanigans, in the company of children, are a fine idea.If you can't, you're likely […]

I wrote Wednesday that the Anchorage International Airport has a temporary new flight plan sending noisy jets over our house throughout the day and night.  In the past we've had three or four week periods like this as they repaired the north-south runway.  But there was always a quiet period during the night. This year's […]

We've all been warned about the 'normalization' of previously unthinkable acts with the president as the main example.  Things that would have destroyed every past president, Trump does daily with (so far)  impunity, because enough Republicans in Congress put their reelection above the good of the United States.   But I'm noticing something else - […]

Today's selection -- from William Blake and the Age of Aquarius by Stephen F. Eisenman. Though not widely known for his poetry and paintings during his lifetime, and considered somewhat mad because of his mystical and highly expressive work, William Blake (1757-1827) was a well-regarded artist of the Romantic age. His influence on the world […]

Today's encore selection -- from Life by Keith Richards with James Fox. The Rolling Stones' Keith Richards on writing songs. Richards says writing songs causes you to distance yourself, to become more of an observer -- a bit of a Peeping Tom: "One hit requires another, very quickly, or you fast start to lose alti­tude. […]

6 June 1944 saw the greatest invasion in the history mankind. While war is horrible, on that day, the Allies invaded against a force that was supporting evil. Any military strategist will tell you that a beach invasion is the most difficult military maneuver to conduct. The Marines perfected it in the Pacific Theater during […]

For want of a nail is a classic proverb in the military. The opposite is also true though. Sometimes what appears to be needless and futile sacrifice can turn out to have huge ramifications and win a battle, even though who sacrifice themselves will never know. That is the story of Torpedo Squadron 8. The […]

A couple of days ago I wrote about the Inspector General’s report on how the FBI handled the Clinton email investigation — the report that Republicans are claiming ‘prove’ the FBI was complicit in a conspiracy to prevent Comrade Trump’s … Continue reading →

Odds are you won’t read the 500+ page report by the DOJ’s Inspector General (and nobody would blame you, because mostly it’s pretty dull and repetitive), but here it is if you want to. I intended to read it, but … Continue reading →

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The second of two 'Author Spotlights' on Hugh's Views And News this week. Today a guest post from Don Massenzio.

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on The Creative Penn: Visiting graveyards is not often high on most people’s to-do list. Unless you’re attending a funeral or visiting a lost loved one, there’s not much call to go to one. Or is there? Continue reading HERE

when visiting the detroit public library m is shocked to find that books  have been banned in the past and learns a huge lesson. — “censorship is the child of fear and the father of ignorance.”  -laurie halse anderson, Speak Advertisements

The last week of school was a little more chaotic than I expected.  There were a lot of errands and chores along with stress in getting things ready.  Not the least of which was helping to get some dead branches … Continue reading →

Welcome to this week’s interview and today my guest is John W. Howell, author of the thrilling John J. Cannon Trilogy, which I read and enjoyed, as well as Circumstances of Childhood which took us into the world of football … Continue reading →

At the retreat center I just visited, the automated coffee machine worked on an honor system. It dispensed coffee whenever you pushed the button, but you were expected to put a two-dollar coin into a little nearby box to cover the costs. I didn’t have change, so I put a twenty in on the first […]

Originally posted on Allychat's Blog - a lighter look at life: This is my attempt at micro fiction, let me know what you think. I wrote the long version then tried to get all the points across including plot in under 250 words (I did it in 220). He eased the window open, just…

Tomorrow the Every Day Matters 2019 Diary is officially on sale! Yes, 2019 might feel far away now, but the days fly by quickly and, since the diary has sold out in previous years, I wanted to make sure you had a chance to check it out before it does! The 2019 edition is the […]

We’ve had the heat-wave, we’ve had the decidedly cool snap, and now we’re into what England does best – sort … More

To add insult to injury I also today have one hand that looks like a young barrage balloon and another … More

A lot of people begin writing by the seat of their pants. They just sit down and start keying in the words as they see the story unfolding.There's not anything wrong with this if you are the rare genius who instinctively has a command of the basic elements of a novel.If you already know where […]

Photo Courtesy of Pixabay via Pexels.com, CC0I often get requests to review a product or to pass on a website that might be of interest to the readers of SlingWords. I personally review the product or website before I decide to recommend it.Last month I received an email from a reader regarding a post about […]

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 […]

"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 […]

“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 […]

Welcome to Episode 48 of the Minstral Show!Good music often provokes thoughts of the past within to bring us back in time to places, faces and atmosphere of moments we hold in our memories…and While our minds are carried away by the music, we also process thoughts and moments to help make sense of where […]

I am looking for a children’s book I had as a child. It had short stories (1-2 pages) per story and they were different stories from around the world. There were a lot of different stories – at least 25 … Continue reading →

Unconscious Hearts (Hearts of Vegas Book 1) by Harper Sloan Contemporary Romance. First Standalone in a Series. Harper Sloan is one of my favorite authors. So I can’t tell you how excited I was for Unconscious Hearts. I also personally love Harper, so I went in expecting and hoping to LOVE Unconscious Hearts. The blurb, […]

Ah, June! The month for weddings. Wait a minute. Why is June traditionally the month for weddings? Well, June was named for the Roman goddess Juno, the protector of women in all aspects of life, but especially in marriage and childbearing. So if a woman married in Juno’s month, good luck would shine upon her […]

Is a sense of humor hereditary? I know a person’s general body shape and coloring is hereditary, but is the compulsion to bring levity to a conversation or situation caused by genetics or environment? After spending just a few minutes with the half-sister I had never met, I’m beginning to believe it’s genetic. We were […]

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! Fantasy Shades of […]

My sister-in-law Gimi's maternal grandmother and her identical twin pose with a 1958 Imperial in this Kodacolor print from July 1959. That's all we know for sure, although Gimi believes this is in the Ozarks of Missouri. Other elements give rise to speculation: the right taillight assembly suggests a close encounter with some native plant […]

If you are new to the world of sewing, you are probably very excited at the thought of buying your first machine. Shopping for the right machine can be a daunting task because of the sheer range of sewing machines out there. You have to choose between brands, type of operation, bobbin loading, stitch width […]

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Five Books I Want to Read: Summer 2018 I’ve been doing this seasonal list of Top Books I’d Like to Get To for a while now. Sometimes I do better than others with getting through my choices. For Spring I picked 5 books and I finished three and I’m currently reading a fourth. The four […]

“Flick the Tick is a natural tick repellent made with a custom effective natural oil blend that is DEET-FREE, and smells great! Our special essential oil blend is made to help keep ticks and insects away. Comes in a perfect sized 4oz spray bottle. Active Ingredients: Cedarwood Oil, Citronella Oil, Geranium Oil, Lemongrass Oil & […]

100% organic, non-GMO insect repellent. “The premium natural bug spray that works like a champ!…Reoela mosquitoes, ticks, chiggers and many other biting, stinging insects…Strong enough for tough guys but safe enough for babies…entirely free of all chemicals…contains 7 steam-distilled essential oils and finest non-GMO vegan bases, each of which has added skin benefits and won’t […]

Growing Summer Okra Okra is one of the easier edibles to grow. All you need is warm weather, a general fertilizer and water. They thrive on low maintenance and will continually produce for an extended harvest. One thing to note about okra is size. Size does matter. Big okra are tough and un-delightful to eat. […]

How kids can contribute to the family garden Kids love to be of help. No, really. They do! And if we grown-ups can just guide them (or corral them) in the right direction, why, in no time they’ll be full-fledged contributors to the backyard home garden. Half the battle is understanding how a child thinks. […]

Learn how to create your own natural homemade aftershave with herbs, spices and other healthy ingredients. I also include 3 aftershave recipes to get you started: Bay Rum, Juniper Woods, and Cedarwood & Vetiver. Several months ago, my husband requested that I create some natural aftershave recipes for him. In preparation, I spent a long […]

Now your eggs will come out absolutely perfect every time in the pressure cooker! All you need is 3-7 min! That’s it! How do you like your eggs? A soft boil, a medium boil, or a hard boil? I personally prefer a soft boil. I love a runny yolk. But, no matter what you prefer, […]

Five Food Finds about Pecans: If the body does not get enough zinc, it may have difficulty producing testosterone – a key hormone in initiating sexual desire in both men and women.  Pecans provide nearly 10 percent of the recommended Daily Value for zinc. It would take 11,624 pecans, stacked end to end, to reach […]

Sweet, plump, juicy Baked Apples that makes its own caramel sauce!! This is a terrific quick and easy dessert for assembling ahead then popping in the oven while you’re eating dinner. Just don’t forget...  Read More » The post Caramel Self Saucing Baked Apples appeared first on RecipeTin Eats.

On the Line by Liz Lincoln Contemporary romance released by Random House on April 17, 2018  Is this man: A) a super-hot NFL player, B) the guy you’re sexting, or C) your new boss? If you’re Carrie Herron, the answer is: D) all of the above. First, Carrie starts exchanging steamy text messages with the sexy single […]

Bound To by Sionna Fox Contemporary Romance Released by Sionna Fox on April 24, 2018 Take one neurotic new girl in town and one kinky neuroscientist, add sparks and a side of sexual awakening. This might hurt later. Jolene Whitman has never left her hometown, hasn’t been on a date in six years, and when […]

We're spending Friday night through Sunday morning at the Colter Bay Village RV Campground.Not a bad facility, somewhat level sites, carved out of a thickly forested section of land right by Colter Bay.  Full hookups.  Wifi only works in certain spots such as the laundry room, restaurant, and the guest lodge.  4G coverage is crap, […]

After an uneventful night in the RV (glad I decided to deploy the catalytic propane heater, it got cold enough), we woke with the sun and broke camp after a leisurely breakfast.We drove on to Rawlings and visited the Wyoming Frontier Prison Museum.  The guided tour is $10 a person and it's worth it.  Good […]

The author links teacher walkouts to the #metoo movement. He may have a point. Read on… https://wp.me/p7eF2i-2Z

* … Alchemy is the oldest science known to Man. The Ancient who first cast a weather eye at the heavens, licked a finger and held it aloft in the sky in order to ascertain which way the wind did … Continue reading →

The Daily Echo has been very quiet for the past week as we visited the south-west of England, first for a Silent Eye event, then a wander with our American friends, followed by a few days holiday. I had been … Continue reading →

Inventing your own product and getting people to back it and buy it isn’t easy, but if you’re determined like Tech Sgt. Tom Burden was, you can make it happen. Read More

A Brooklyn Marine received two Medals of Honor for heroism a century ago, but he also used two different names during his service. Read More