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

Our students have compiled research in three topic areas. Below are the links to their research tables that can be downloaded for searching and viewing.   For a state-by-state review of Mandatory Reporter laws, click here.   For a state-by-state review of Background Check laws, click...

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

Mike Martin is pleased to announce the release of the newest Sgt. Windflower Mystery: A Perfect Storm.   “Sgt Windflower is back, untangling another swirling mystery, this one bringing the meth crisis and biker gangs to the quiet Newfoundland town of Grand Bank, feeling the sting of their deadly tentacles reaching all the way from […]

on a walk in the beautiful early fall weather taking in a bit of the world  listening to music a man came up beside me to say ‘you have quite a cadence.’ something i’d never heard or considered  such a funny compliment  and happily noted. — “to brisk notes in cadence beating, glance their many-twinkling […]

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Full disclosure time: Addiction will be playing a part in War of Nytefall: Ravenous.  I didn’t want to touch on it at the beginning of the promo period because it’s a sensitive   topic and I was unsure of myself.  I planned … Continue reading →

Something to ease you into the weekend….which I hope is love and laughter filled National Pride.. An Indian cab driver picked up a Japanese man from a hotel. Along the way, they saw a Honda motorcycle overtake the taxicab and … Continue reading →

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

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

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

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

Want to watch couple of fascinating videos?Try Hidden Killers of Victorian Homes on YouTube. This video is 5 years old, but I just stumbled upon it yesterday. The documentary details how the enlightened Victorians killed themselves and their children with all the new discoveries from richly colored wall paper (arsenic) to corsets to make all women […]

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

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

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

It’s certainly not a problem identifying where in Philadelphia the today’s lead image was taken. The used car lot and inventory behind the 1957 Chevrolet convertible appears to be sizable. This operation at 4001 Kensington Ave. is located in the middle of the Harrowgate and Frankford neighborhoods about four miles northwest of the City’s center....

This is a sensational shot captured by a skilled photographer with excellent timing. The image was taken in the spring of 1957 at the Ford Motor Company’s then-new “Proving Ground” located forty miles north of Detroit, MI, outside of the Village of Romeo. This 1957 Ford four-door hardtop has just completed a run down a...

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

I am looking for the title of a book given to me by my father around mid-late 1960’s. It was about a pre-teen girl growing up, trying to improve, organize and schedule her day to day life. More like a … Continue reading →

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

July 1941. "Signs on U.S. 41, Kenosha County, Wisconsin." 35mm nitrate negative by John Vachon for the Farm Security Administration. View full size.

July 1941. "Boys' tug of war, Fourth of July celebration. Vale, Oregon." 35mm acetate negative by Russell Lee for the Farm Security Administration. View full size.

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

From family collection. View full size.

In reply to The Orange Menace: 1941: How long did it take before the grammatically-correct local schoolmarm added either a period, or the word "for," after the word "STOP?" [And could she spell "intolerance"? - Dave]

In reply to The Orange Menace: 1941: Took me five minutes to figure out this one. Kept thinking "Who'd want to stop cheese in Wisconsin? They wouldn't even let oleo be yellow.

Learning to handle money, budgeting and saving is a skill that should be taught to every child. This skill is becoming increasingly important in a world where it has become normal to expect instant gratification. This approach to life can make it very difficult for anyone to save money, after all, it’s much easier to […]

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

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

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

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

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for September 25, 2020 is: translucent • \trans-LOO-sunt\  • adjective 1 : permitting the passage of light: a : transmitting and diffusing light so that objects beyond cannot be seen clearly b : clear, transparent 2 : free from disguise or falseness Examples: "The dish starts with the gentle, slow […]

Note: The writer of this review watched On The Rocks from home on a digital screener. Before making the decision to see it—or any other film—in a movie theater, please consider the health risks involved. Here’s an interview on the matter with scientific experts.Read more...

We’re not ones to promote typecasting. Range is fantastic—preferred, even! And after working in the industry for nearly 50 years, Samuel L. Jackson has more than enough of it to do whatever the hell he wants. So please believe us when we say that our lack of an “oh shit!” response to Variety’s report, which says […]

Streaming libraries expand and contract. Algorithms are imperfect. Those damn thumbnail images are always changing. But you know what you can always rely on? The expert opinions and knowledgeable commentary of The A.V. Club. That’s why we’re scouring both the menus of the most popular services and…Read more...

It’s National Comic Book Day and what better way to celebrate than to get into these groundbreaking comics by Black creators. Not sure where to start? How about a Black-owned comic book store? Read more...

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

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

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

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

The Navy has fielded a 650-round ammo backpack nicknamed 'Avenger' to troops at some point in the last two years

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