Jan. 7, 2021 No. 21-2 JUNEAU, Alaska — Alaska’s population decreased by 3,831 people — 0.5 percent — from July 2019 to July 2020, based on population estimates released today by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. This was the fourth straight year of decline for the state’s...
Some are calling for state Rep. David Eastman's removal after he attended a rally held prior to the riot at the U.S. Capitol. And, a decades-old video store in the Yukon-Kuskowim Delta closes up shop. Plus, Anchorage teachers are preparing to welcome students back to the classroom.
Repeated attempts by Alaska’s congressional delegation to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to development finally prevailed with a lease sale held in early January. What does the lack of industry interest mean for the future of oil in Alaska?
Today's selection -- from Jaco: The Extraordinary and Tragic Life of Jaco Pastorius "The World's Greatest Bass Player" by Bill Milkowski. In the 1970s, a few jazz musicians were pioneering a new style of jazz combined with rock that was referred to as “jazz fusion.” One of the most successful groups was led by former […]
Today's encore selection -- from "Switching on Creativity" by Allan W. Snyder, Sophie Ellwood, and Richard P. Chi. Most people are familiar with the phenomenon of savants (once referred to as idiot savants), individuals with significant brain dysfunction who are nevertheless able to do amazing things such as play complex piano pieces without any training […]
I wrote this post before the recent coup attempt in Washington, but it’s all still true. Even more so. Time to be blunt. The official number of COVID-19 deaths today is over 336,000. 3,725 Americans died yesterday. This in a country that tore the world apart over a lesser number on a single day” 9-11. […]
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. Â Here are...
on Fiction University: With so much at stake, the smart writer takes a closer look at their stakes before they send that manuscript out. I know this is a touchy subject for some writers, but…I love revisions. First drafts are also fun, but it isn’t until I’ve been through the story once that I see […]
 my doormat without a sunday paper on it. — my very kind paper man told me to just text him if i was ever missing a paper  he would drive over to deliver it i love the sunday paper and especially the crossword love throwing open my door on a sunday morning the paper […]
To be honest, I don’t wanna do this. I would normally talk about how my week went and then a bit about what’s coming up. But . . . This week sucked . . . hard . . . like … 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 […]
"What if kindness was a form of music, with its own rhythm, its own flow, its own song?" This engaging video points out the give and take of the whole human experience through highlighting music, with its reciprocal energy which inspires both the musicians and their audiences. The featured street musicians reflect on the power […]
It's hard to believe, but this is the TENTH year of the Positively Present Gratitude Challenge! I've been doing this for a decade (and I know many of you have too!), and I'm so excited to begin this year's challenge on November 1. There's always something special about celebrating gratitude during the month of November […]
Today I'm sharing some home remedies. My mom was big on home remedies. Here are some of hers, and a few I've heard about.No, I'm not a doctor, and this blog post is not medical advice. At the least, it's entertaining. At most, it may be something that works for you, but that's up to you […]
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 […]
In reply to BigRedRivi. Not only the port and the booming oil industry, but also Galveston was depopulating to Houston because it was too close to the ocean and couldn't withstand hurricanes.
As to the second photo, "Nixon's the One" was the slogan for his 1968 Presidential campaign, so the scene must date from then. Must be in a southwestern city, since lower left there is a sign that appears to say "Desert Inn." Also, "Austin" on the right side building indicates at some point (1950s?) 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 […]
We’ve got a memory of a kids book about a goose and a gorilla. It was published before 1990 for sure, but it could be quite a bit older. It had a similar feel to the recent hit “Boy Mole … Continue reading →
New Kindle and Audiobook Releases, Sales and Freebies Are you in our FB Group, Ana’s Attic After Dark? *Updated several times a week* See the full December Release Recap here 1/14: I haven’t been able to read or even listen to books lately, but then I started How To Get Lucky by Lauren Blakely and […]
I never did get the full skinny on how it all went down that day. All I know is that it was my brother and his pal, this guy. A couple of ex-Catholic high school boys; you know the type - four years in, walk out with a fancy piece of paper, the whole nine […]
Dearborn, Michigan. "1956 Ford Customline Fordor Sedan in Meadowmist Green." A stylish suburbanite and her toothpaste-toned transport. Color transparency from the Ford Motor Co. photographic archives. View full size.
I never did get the full skinny on how it all went down that day. All I know is that it was my brother and his pal, this guy. A couple of ex-Catholic high school boys; you know the type - four years in, walk out with a fancy piece of paper, the whole nine […]
This is the 1932 basketball team of the Sweetser Braves. Sweetser is a small town in Grant County Indiana. This photo celebrates the team's win of the Grant County Championship. The win is significant because Sweetser was a very small school compared to the others in Grant County. The people pictured represent the entire team. […]
Whether it be for a new car, retirement fund, vacation, or college tuition, sometimes, we want to earn a bit of extra cash. However, it's not always easy, especially when you may already have a full-time job. Luckily enough, there are some great income-generators that don't require a lot of your time. Want to learn […]
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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 January 16, 2021 is: effusive \ih-FYOO-siv\Â adjective 1 : marked by the expression of great or excessive emotion or enthusiasm 2 : characterized or formed by a nonexplosive outpouring of lava Examples: Lila's history teacher wrote an effusive letter of recommendation. "Lyrics like that are desolate, a […]
Our weekly thought-starter asks you (and us) a simple question each week: What pop culture did you consume this weekend, and what did you think of it? If you have suggestions for AVQ&A questions, big or small, you can email them to us here.Read more...
We’re now four days out from what will—barring, and we’re not crazy about typing this, but there it is, another armed insurrection in the U.S. capitol—the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States. (POTUS, if you’re nasty.) And you know what that means, folks: Playlist time!Read more...
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So much easier to make than you think, and it’s such a game-changer! Perfect for pizza night and it’s freezer-friendly! If you have not tried homemade pizza dough yet, this is it for you guys. It’s quick, it’s easy, and it’s foolproof. And it makes two pizza balls so you can make both for pizza […]
Cook the most perfect scallops every. single. time. So fast and easy to make (just 5 ingredients) yet so so fancy! A fancy night in. NYE. Monday night. Thursday lunch. COVID-date-night… Yes, THIS is exactly what you need. Perfectly seared scallops with all the foamy butter, garlic and fresh thyme. It is divine. It is […]
Happy New Year to all of you. I know many people vow to do a certain thing, like quit smoking, eat better, exercise more, spend time with family this time of the year. Personally, I think those are things you should vow to do everyday, but I don’t do those kinds of vows. Instead, I […]
When we were married in 1959, my husband and I lived with his folks in Anchorage, Alaska. My mother-in-law belonged to the Anchorage Woman’s Club and they put out a recipe book that I still use. Many of the women were military. These ladies came from all over the world, so the book contains recipes […]