Today's selection-- from Tell Me a Story Where the Bad Girl Wins by Caitlin McGurk. In the 1920s, The New Yorkerâs brilliant and prescient editor Harold Ross and one of its most highly regarded cartoonists Barbara Shermund made a very concerted effort âto appeal to a diversity of metropolitan typesâincluding queer readersâ: âRoss was thinking […]
Today's encore selection -- from The Last American Aristocrat by David S. Brown. The Worldâs Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893, designed to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Columbusâs discovery of the New World, made such an impact on those who visited it that many felt, as political commentator Henry Adams did, that it ârepresented […]
There Is No 24-Hour Rule for Reporting a Missing Person Someone does not come home. You call the police, and somewhere in the back of your mind is the thing everyone knows: they will not take a report until twenty-four hours have passed. There is no such rule. There has never been such a rule. […]
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 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. Â Here are...
Two Birds M.C. Escher, Regular Division of the Plane (Birds) no. 18, India ink, pencil and watercolor, February 1938 About Two Birds M.C. Escher created his iconic interlocking motif Two Birds in 1938, exploring how repeating, interlocking geometric shapes can fit together without any gaps. His fascination with interlocking figures began in 1922 when he visited […]
An appellate court concluded that the company properly consulted with local tribal representatives, they want more of a say. Kwaaymii tribal elder Carmen Lucas is calling for protection of key sites, including mudpots that tribes consider the heartbeat of Mother Earth. The post California politicians promised white gold in âLithium Valleyâ. But are those dreams […]
I know many people will claim that they never stop writing or that they write while theyâre working ârealâ jobs too. If youâre in that boat then you are very fortunate. For many, the daily grind and responsibilities of adulthood ⌠Continue reading â
Since I have not been posting the blogger weekly recently I thought since I was not posting as much myself, that I would share posts that I have enjoyed and I hope you will head over to read in full. ⌠Continue reading â
Myself, 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 […]
An ant has a poppy-seed-sized brain and no map, no manager, no meeting -- and yet ant colonies reliably find the shortest path to food every time. This piece explores five surprisingly practical lessons in decision-making drawn from insects, and the wisdom is genuinely humbling. Ants reinforce efficient paths through collective pheromone trails without any […]
A collection of artwork inspired by the lyrics of Taylor Swiftâs 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.
One thing most people loved about former First Lady Barbara Bush was her sense of humor.Many women remember her for her famous pearl necklace she wore. She made no bones about the fact that the pearls were fake.Mrs. Bush was sharply intelligent and witty. Many times her spontaneous comments caught people by surprise.One can well […]
Exclusive interview with Fredrik Persson of, "The Greek Theatre".  Interview By: Stewart F. Brennan Recently, I caught up to Fredrik Persson of, âThe Greek Theatreâ, to ask him some personal and pointed questions on his creative passion and music journey. But before we get to the interview, letâs first shed a little light on the Greek […]
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 âGather and feed all you can, as often as you can, because you never know if […]
WASP 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 […]
Editors 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 siteâs future hasnât been decided, although it will remain online for the foreseeable future. There may be future updates...
In 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....
Are you interested in Affiliate Marketing, but donât know where to start? You donât really have an audience yet and it takes time to build one? Maybe you are also a little uncomfortable with âsellingâ and donât want to bother all your friends? Well⌠Iâve good news for you, because today Iâm sharing 5 easy […]
New Kindle and Audiobook Releases, Sales and Freebies If you use this list, please consider sharing it with friends or on social media! See my August Recap here with over 250 new book and audiobook releases, and 3 reviews I just got back from Nashville where I saw my son play live and saw his […]
March 1936. "Consumers Utah 'Blue Blaze' company store in coal town. Near Price, Utah." 4x5 inch nitrate negative by Dorothea Lange for the Resettlement Administration. View full size.
July 1938. "The main street of Dover, Delaware." Where the drugs are Wise and the bicoastal tea is Great. Nitrate negative by John Vachon, Farm Security Administration. View full size.
My 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 […]
In reply to Blue Blaze: 1936: Consumers, Utah is a ghost town, now. There is a road up to the old camp. If you pan north on the map and zoom in, you can can see what look like foundations. Mining started there in the 1920s, was closed right before WW2, reopened, and then finally […]
In reply to Priscilla Block: 1938: Dave , I can view Shorpy on my iPhone, but not my iPad. Is there a way to fix? Thanks If there's a problem, it's with your iPad. We checked the site on five different tablets and found no issues. -- Dave
Akron drivers pay more for car insurance than most of Ohio. Recent rate analyses put the average premium in the city near $1,880 [âŚ] The post How to Lower Your Car Insurance Costs in Akron Without Reducing Coverage appeared first on Shopping Kim.
As my fall garden season approaches, my mind is filled with visions of splendor. With a freshly tilled garden, I can see my plants grow lush and full, their bounty promising a fruitful harvest. What do I want to grow this year? More important question is what do I want to eat? Pumpkins. Or should […]
Hereâs an old Italian recipe for canning peppers, one of my husbandâs favorites. Searching the internet, youâll come across many variations â all probably good â but hereâs 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, […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. Baked honey BBQ chicken bites! Saucy, sticky, and finger-licking good. Perfect for entertaining, game day or a quick weeknight-friendly meal! Why youâll love these honey BBQ chicken bites Key ingredients for the chicken Chicken Use boneless, skinless, chicken breasts, tenderloins or thighs, […]
From kabobs to BBQ classics and seasonal veggies, these easy grilling recipes are perfect for quick weeknight dinners or summer cookouts! Elevate your backyard cookout with some of our tried and true favorites! Whip up a batch of BBQ pineapple chicken kabobs, carne asada tacos or even some grilled zucchini for a quick, smoky side […]
In a town hall with Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao, the Commandant of the Marine Corps told Camp Lejeune Marines that suicide prevention demands "intrusive leadership" from local leaders. The post Acting Navy Secretary tells Marines that suicide is a âleadership issueâ appeared first on Task & Purpose.
The LOCUST X 3, a 30-kilowatt laser, is designed to shoot down the type of drones that U.S. troops in the Middle East have faced since the Iran war began. The post Army to spend $465 million on âGroup 3 killerâ anti-drone laser appeared first on Task & Purpose.
 2026, it's turning out to be a year for many changes as forks in the road of life have become evident.The TW200 had become unreliable to me for quite a while now. Yesterday, she started to have charging issues again and it looks like the replacement stator has failed.One of the forks in the road […]
August 16Martha and I left home for a short 4-5 camping trip in the Arapahoe National Forest National Recreation Area near the town of Grand Lake.We were barely starting to climb the foothills west of Denver on I-70 when the decision was made to unhook the towed Honda CRV as the RV was struggling to […]
Hi all, I should have posted this a while agoâIâm now on Substack. I love the platform and respect and appreciate the companyâs adherence to principles of free speech.You can find The Heart of the Matterâmy ruminations on politics, geopolitics, and media, plus the odd book and movie reviewâhere. My author newsletterâonly about my new book […]
Wow.As Blade said in the eponymous movie, âThe world you live in is just a sugar-coated topping. There is another world beneath itâthe real world.âAmerican Exception is about the real world.It is deeply researched, coherently presented, cogently argued. By the time youâre done reading, youâll wonder how you ever could have believed that things are […]
Long 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 […]
So...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 […]
 If only life were normally this undemanding.  I didnât post anything in 2025, and here I find this blog at #30 on a List of the 60 top Parkinsonâs blogs Web-wide, compiled by aggregator FeedSpot. This recognition of my awesome blogging skills suggests that the less I publish, the better my blog will be. So I probably […]
 Here 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 […]
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Devilâs Club is a common wild plant in Alaska thatâs large & covered in hidden sharp thorns, growing everywhere from remote forests to even well-groomed Anchorage city trails. Just because youâre âin townâ doesnât mean you wonât run into devilâs club. Itâs smart to stay on the trails, particularly if youâre not confident spotting it. […]
Hereâs a delicious fall-time spin on classic blueberry muffins. If youâre a solo adult who likes good food, this recipe is for you. Or if youâve got extra kitchen âhelpersâ 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 […]
These homemade gluten-free graham crackers are crisp, naturally sweetened, and made with clean, nourishing ingredientsâand yes, they taste even better than the originals! Whether youâre whipping up a snack for your kids or prepping ingredients for the perfect sâmores night, these traditional graham crackers are a total crowd-pleaser. Is there anything more nostalgic than snapping... […]
Iâm home now. Iâm 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 itâs just right. Itâs been in my life 42 years. Tim has been in my life 34 years, but he had to be out of […]
Iâm saying my goodbyes to Toronto. Iâve seen my last Hot Docs Festival film, and Iâm just back from my last author program. Iâve probably had my last roti, checked out my last book at my local branch library, gone to my last art workshop. Horror of horrors, Iâve even watched my last play. The thing […]
And the ocean taketh away The 2026 commercial salmon season in Alaska is not yet over, but it can already be called a full-on disaster in Prince William Sound, the heartland of [âŚ]
The Big (too) Wild Life With the Chugach Mountain foothills above Anchorage averaging a bear mauling a month in this, the summer of 2026, some seem to be getting a little edgy [âŚ]
Itâs here. The big day. My memoir, the one I spent 15 years struggling over, launches today from Raised Voice Press. Iâm 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⌠[…]
I had had Alaska writer Dan Walkerâs YA novel SECONDHAND SUMMER on my list for a long time, and two weeks ago finally had the chance to dive in. I wasnât disappointed. Walkerâs book, geared for middle school readers (but still immensely enjoyable for adults), follows 14-year-old Samâs move to Anchorage from the small fishing⌠[…]
When 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 […]
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 Iâve used and loved for years. Most importantly, if you act quickly, thereâs still time to order most of my recommended gifts and have them arrive […]
Okay 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 […]
All 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. âWeâre going to wrap up Sprouts this spring with a program about insects,â Sitka ⌠Continue reading â
I LOVE my grandmotherâs 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 itâŚscore! Ingredients: 1-2 Tbs. olive oil 1 onion, diced 3 […]
Download Radio Show The February 22nd show featured a conversation with Starling Birch, videographer and mountain adventurer. Originally recorded and aired in August 2023, we talked about the pleasure and pain of adventuring into the mountains. We also considered the motivations that drive us to put ourselves in often unpleasant and potentially regretful circumstances when […]
Download Radio Show The February 8th show featured a conversation with Lauren /Bell, Lauren Wild, and Ellen Chenoweth, organizers of the first (annual?) State of the Sound community event scheduled for later this month. We talked about the intentions for the event, what is planned, and how folks can participate. If you have questions or […]
In 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 […]
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 […]
A 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 […]
Well, 2017 was not a good garden year in my area, even for those of us with greenhouses/high tunnels. Â 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 […]
Caramel Apple Blondies are everything you want in a fall dessert. Buttery, loaded with tart apples, melty white chocolate and ribbons of caramel swirled right through the batter. They bake up golden at the edges and soft in the center, then get a final drizzle of caramel and a sprinkle of flaky salt before you... […]
Mountain View is in for a treat â 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 […]
During 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 […]
 INGREDIENTS3-1/4 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)--10â Seasoned Cast Iron SkilletMETHODAdd flour to bowl. Add yeast […]
 My 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 Extractâ […]