Music March 28, 2020

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Keith Urban

After the fatal polar bear attack in Wales, a collective approach to healing March 22, 2023
Questions still linger about what caused the bear to kill a woman and her baby — but more important for Wales is the question of how to move on.
Rhonda McBride, KNBA - Anchorage
Uh-oh. A new tropical mosquito has come to Florida. The buzz it’s creating isn’t good March 22, 2023
Scientists say climate change appears to be a factor making Florida and other parts of the U.S. welcoming to non-native mosquitoes.
Greg Allen, NPR News

the wounds of the first world war -- 3/22/23 March 22, 2023
Today's selection -- from The Facemaker by Lindsey Fitzharris. The destructiveness of the weapons of the First World War caused hundreds of thousands of disfiguring wounds, the likes of which had never been seen before: "[British soldier Percy] Clare's own platoon continued to advance, passing through the carnage on the way to its intended target: a […]
istanbul -- 3/21/23 March 21, 2023
Today's selection -- from A Peace to End All Peace: The Fall of the Ottoman Empire by David Fromkin. Istanbul in 1914 on the eve of the First World War: "Constantinople -- the city originally called Byzantium and today known as Istanbul -- was for more than eleven centuries the capital of the Roman Empire […]

After the fatal polar bear attack in Wales, a collective approach to healing March 22, 2023
Questions still linger about what caused the bear to kill a woman and her baby — but more important for Wales is the question of how to move on.
Rhonda McBride, KNBA - Anchorage
Uh-oh. A new tropical mosquito has come to Florida. The buzz it’s creating isn’t good March 22, 2023
Scientists say climate change appears to be a factor making Florida and other parts of the U.S. welcoming to non-native mosquitoes.
Greg Allen, NPR News

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...
feigleycommunications
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...
feigleycommunications

Sunny Ann Starling, July 2, 1943 - January 6, 2023 January 10, 2023
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 […]
Unknown
WASP Final Flight February 28, 2022
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 […]
Unknown

Four Fun Kodachrome Car Photographs No. 436 March 22, 2023
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 at all the earlier parts of this series here. The images are...
David Greenlees
Four Fun Kodachrome Car Photographs No. 435 March 16, 2023
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 at all the earlier parts of this series here. The images are...
David Greenlees

Phila Up: 1904 March 8, 2023
Philadelphia, 1904. "Land Title Trust Building, Broad Street." The umpteenth appearance on these pages of this early skyscraper. 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative. View full size.
Dave
Boomers, First Grade: 1953 March 4, 2023
It's seventy years ago in Idyllic Larkspur™, where we find me (bottom left corner) with Bob, David, Bob, Jim, Jim, Margaret, Sandy, Donna, Rae Ann, Roberta, Virginia, Jerry, Buzzy, Fred, Gordy, Frances, Alice, Alice, Sheila, Mrs. Madeline Drew and others whose names I forget. This was taken within a month of losing nearly half our […]
tterrace

Floorplans and description March 22, 2023
In reply to The Waldorf-Astoria: 1910: All this is from the February 5, 1898, issue of Architecture and Building magazine. There is a descriptive narrative that covers everything from the giant battery in the sub-basement to the grand promenade on the roof. The article also included floorplans for the ground floor, first floor, fourth floor, […]
Doug Floor Plan
Ouch! March 22, 2023
In reply to Screw Department: 1902: My ears hurt looking at this photo. I bet the noise inside that building was incredible.
rayray

Hydroponic Towers Made Easy July 22, 2022
Hydroponic Towers Made Easy will chronicle my journey into the hydroponic gardening world. At first, I was intimidated by the mere thought of growing food in hydroponic towers. I thought, that’s WAY too much work and involves way too many aspects I know nothing about. Chemicals, pH balance, water pumps, special sprouting trays… UGH. Just […]
gardenfrisk
Ricotta-Stuffed Squash Blossoms May 18, 2022
I’m posting this recipe for Ricotta-Stuffed Squash Blossoms and warn you: it’s NOT that difficult to make these scrumptious beauties! I found the recipe (including video) on Kitchen and Craft. This site is definitely worth a visit! I tried my hand at making these stuffed squash blossoms after a visit to a local farm-to-table style […]
gardenfrisk

Charli XCX is definitely A24's favorite pop girl March 22, 2023
Anyone with an emotional attachment to the 2014 film The Fault In Our Stars can attest: even Charli XCX’s purest pop songs have always had a uniquely cinematic quality. It appears Charli is following up her “death-of-hyperpop” Crash era with a prestige film scoring era; the artist is set to contribute new, original…Read more...
Hattie Lindert
Daniel Kwan cites health care among the reasons for that Daniels-directed Star Wars episode March 22, 2023
Going from indie acclaim to a big franchise is pretty unsurprising these days, but that doesn’t stop some film fans from freaking out when Mickey Mouse gets his little gloved paws (hands?) on their faves. Following the news that Everything Everywhere All At Once directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert (aka Daniels)…Read more...
Katie Chow
The Mandalorian unleashes a high-flying episode March 22, 2023
It looks like Bo-Katan’s conversion to becoming a follower of The Way, and possibly the reincarnation of Mandalore’s legendary messiah hero, is underway. After being welcomed into the covert along with Din Djarin a few episodes ago, since both of them bathed in the Living Waters and had kept their helmets on ever…Read more...
Sam Barsanti
Dick Van Dyke recovering from minor injuries after car crash March 22, 2023
Dick Van Dyke, the 97-year-old actor known for Mary Poppins, is dealing with “minor injuries” after getting into a car crash in Malibu, reports CNN. Read more...
Savannah Olson

Easy Brown Sugar Ham March 18, 2023
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. The most incredible brown sugar glaze there ever was. Perfectly sweet, tangy and savory! An absolute holiday classic. Say hello to the easiest ham recipe for your holiday spread. And I truly mean, the easiest. Not to mention, the sweet/savory/tangy brown sugar […]
Chungah @ Damn Delicious
Hot Cross Buns March 11, 2023
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. Homemade hot cross buns that are so soft, fluffy + slightly sweet. An absolute must for Easter – they’ll disappear so fast! These buns are something I look forward to every single Easter. They’re so light, so soft, and so perfectly sweet. […]
Chungah @ Damn Delicious

Five Inexpensive Ways to Celebrate Spring (Plus Bonus #6) March 22, 2023
The first day of Spring was March 20th. Many of us are experiencing Spring-like weather, and Spring is definitely “in the air.” Here are some fun ideas to help you celebrate: Enjoy a simple picnic in the park. Clean out your closet and donate your clothes to a woman’s shelter. Commit to eating healthy. Start […]
Josie Riviera
Release Day! March 21, 2023
The Puck Bunny – a hockey rom-com by Stephanie Queen PLUS A BONUS HOCKEY ROMANCE! from the Some Girls Like It Cold series What made me so self-conscious? It was my name. Not Sara–my last name–Bellagamba. (I knew you’d understand.) When I was young I couldn’t say it right and when I tried, the kids made […]
Stephanie Queen

Baja California with the Z's - Days 26 & 27: More Beach Time March 21, 2023
Sunday, March 19Sunday's SunriseWhile Chris and Lori Z. would spend the day relaxing on the beach near their overlander; I would get in a couple of rides checking out the area some more First I explored for and found the sandy road leading to Federal Highway 5 for the settlement of Punta Bufeo. The town used […]
redlegsrides
Baja California with the Z's - Day 25: A Sunrise and More Beach Riding March 19, 2023
Another gloriously sunny and warm day today. The winds were from the North and quite strong at times but still, warmish on the leeward side of the rigs at their worst.I woke in time for a nice sunrise:Around mid-morning, the only large travel trailer with a somewhat unique UTV carrier system loaded up to go. […]
redlegsrides

Talking MA, SD, Violence, and of Course Writing With Coach Tony Blauer March 3, 2023
Had a blast talking with Tony Blauer, an innovator in self defense I've learned a ton from over the last 20 years or so.As we discuss in the podcast, I first met Tony when he wrote to me around the time my first book was published. He praised me for my fictional depiction of various aspects of violence, […]
Barry Eisler
Amazon Smile, No More January 19, 2023
In 2018, at the suggestion of novelist Andrew Vachss, I did what I could do get out the word about Amazon Smile—a program that enabled Amazon customers to direct a portion of their purposes to a favored charity. Mine was an organization Andrew established: the Legislative Drafting Institute for Child Protection.The good news is, you can still donate […]
Barry Eisler

Kashevaroff Mountain April 6, 2019
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 I headed […]
Letting go March 20, 2019
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 side of […]

Pumpkin BOO-berry Muffins (Fun Halloween Toddler Snacktivity!) October 21, 2022
Here’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
Comparing Mint Plants: Spearmint, Apple & Chocolate April 23, 2020
Mint is a reasonably cold-hardy perennial, meaning it grows back every year under the right conditions. Just like there are many different kinds of tomatoes (cherry, beefsteak, roma, etc.), there are plenty different varieties of mint, too. Here’s an overview comparison of three different kinds of mints that grow well for me in Anchorage, Alaska: […]
Ashley

"Home" vs. "Away" May 20, 2022
I’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, 2022
I’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

Malnourished launches today January 21, 2020
It’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, 2019
I 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

Comment on Gathering Gulls by matt goff March 19, 2023
In reply to JOHN MURRAY. Thanks John - it's great to hear about your experience out on the sound. I think the gulls are probably are earliest migrants. In the past when it was easier to see the weather radar imagery, I had noticed what I thought were probably birds migrating as early as mid-February. […]
matt goff
Comment on Gathering Gulls by JOHN MURRAY March 18, 2023
It is alway a wonder how so many gulls just show up this time of year. I really notice this when the herring get active. I'll be out winter trolling and notice how they swing NE into the Sound.They smell, hear or just know somehow as they migrate NW . Then the spawning starts and […]
JOHN MURRAY

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 […]
sandra
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 […]
sandra