Maria Popova’s Brain Pickings: I Am Loved: Nikki Giovanni’s Poems for Kids, Selected and Illustrated by Beloved 94-Year-Old Artist Ashley Bryan

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A vibrant ode to the inherent poetry of existence.

I Am Loved (public library) — a lovely set of poems by Nikki Giovanni (b. June 7, 1943), one of the great poets of our time, illustrated by the prolific ninety-four-year-old artist, storyteller, and humanitarian Ashley Bryan (b. July 13, 1923).

Maria Popova's Brain Pickings, Nikki Giovanni

APRN Alaska News

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APRN Alaska News

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Feds charge 2 Anchorage women in $150K identity-theft scheme February 8, 2023
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Legislative Drafting Institute for Child Protection (LDICP)

Recent Research Spreadsheets November 30, 2016
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...
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2016 Legislative Drafting Students November 15, 2016
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...
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WASP Final Flight

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All-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 […]
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WASP Final Flight February 28, 2022
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The Old Motor

Four Fun Kodachrome Car Photographs No. 429 February 1, 2023
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Shorpy Reader Shared Photo’s

Autocar Truck: 1922 January 19, 2023
Johnson Gear & Mfg. Co., Berkeley, California, circa 1922.
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Lady of Larkspur: 1955 January 12, 2023
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Shorpy Reader Comments

Furmace cement is still a thing February 7, 2023
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Mandolin slicer February 7, 2023
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BloominThyme

Hydroponic Towers Made Easy July 22, 2022
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Ricotta-Stuffed Squash Blossoms May 18, 2022
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AV Club Wiki Wormhole

Andy Samberg and Jean Smart to star in cryogenically frozen rom-com February 8, 2023
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The Real Housewives Of New Jersey season 13 premiere gives glimmers of hope February 8, 2023
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CBS might be getting in the POINTS! business with an @midnight reboot February 8, 2023
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DamnDelicious

Easy Cioppino (Seafood Stew) February 4, 2023
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Stuffed Pepper Soup January 31, 2023
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. A super easy, fast, budget-friendly one pot dinner! So hearty and so cozy with ground beef, rice and bell peppers. If you love stuffed peppers, you will love this as a soup. It takes minimal effort and can be made in 45 min start […]
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The Authors’ Billboard

Travel with Mona to Argentina February 7, 2023
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Chat with agent Evan Marshall February 6, 2023
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A Redleg’s Rides

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Warm Days Near the BANWR February 5, 2023
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Barry Eisler

Amazon Smile, No More January 19, 2023
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Twice In a Lifetime

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Alaskan Urban Hippie

Pumpkin BOO-berry Muffins (Fun Halloween Toddler Snacktivity!) October 21, 2022
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Comparing Mint Plants: Spearmint, Apple & Chocolate April 23, 2020
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Barbara Brown’s Our Third Thirds

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Cinthia Ritchie

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Sandra’s Alaska Recipes

SANDRA'S EASY APPLE HAND PIES November 9, 2022
So easy and delicious, and these freeze beautifully allowing you to bake them whenever you get a craving for them...Yield: 8 Hand PiesPrep: 20 Mins.Bake: 15 Mins. INGREDIENTS FILLING:1 TB salted butter1 TB all-purpose flour1 TB packed brown sugar1/2 cup water1/2 tsp vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon lemon juice1 tsp apple pie spice blend1 large honeycrisp apple, peeled, cored […]
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SANDRA'S HOMEMADE MILD SWEET ITALIAN MOOSE SAUSAGE November 7, 2022
It's imperative to let the flavors meld for a minimum of 12 hoursprior to cookingthis wonderful moose sausage...Yield: Four 2-1/2 lb. portions (total of 2 lbs.)Prep: 20 Mins.Cook Patties: 3-4 Mins per side (7-8 Mins total)Meld Flavors: 12 hours INGREDIENTS 2 pounds lean ground moose (venison or other meats and poultry work well too)1 tablespoon red wine […]
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