Saturdays
May 7 – Oct 8, 2016
9 am – 2 pm
@ Subway/Cellular One Sports Centre
(the corner of Old Seward and O’Malley)
South Anchorage Farmers Market September 3, 2016
Perception September 1, 2016
“On the whole, tho’ I never arrived at the Perfection I had been so ambitious of obtaining, but fell far short of it, yet as I was, by the Endeavor, a better and a happier Man than I otherwise should have been if I had not attempted it.”
Benjamin Franklin,
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
I am suffocated and lost when I have not the bright feeling of progression.
Margaret Fuller,
journalist and activist
Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs tom the soul.
Henry Ward Beecher
A man travels the world for what he needs and returns home to find it.
George Edward Moore
“Hold the hand of the child that lives in your soul. For this child, nothing is impossible.”
Paulo Coelho
Cannabis illegal, Alcohol legal September 1, 2016
Is there more money in Alcohol than Cannabis? (Sarcasm)
Cannabis Social Clubs became popular in the United States during prohibition. Cannabis was often used as a legal intoxicant since alcohol was illegal.
Teapads were developed as clubs in urban areas where jazz music was performed and cannabis was consumed. Teapads usually catered to those in the jazz scene and were usually furnished comfortably, often playing jazz music. Music in homage from these clubs arose; Gene Krupa even composed an entire album named “Teapad Songs Volume 1”. These clubs disappeared after cannabis became illegal.
Gene Krupa Tea Pad Songs Volume One I’m Feeling High and Happy
Alaska Can not stop Heroin, Can Not Stop Meth, Can not stop Alcohol related crimes including but not limited to: murder, drunk driving, child and domestic abuse but by god let’s stop pot smokers. Don’t be farming hemp either~
Laurel Andrews: Alaska attorney general: Marijuana social clubs are illegal
Personal Responsibility where you choose to live September 1, 2016
The following rant, loud writing, is for single and small groups of people. Natural disasters, happenings beyond control (broken natural gas lines, water mains, etc.) are not a consideration.
When one chooses to build on rock (no water) difficulty in reaching or outside fire service areas, unstable soil and not get insurance, should everyone else be financially responsible?
Build on rock, then complain there is no water and ask city to provide water. The homeowners along the proposed route will be asked to help defray the costs~
Recently a fire was started at McHugh Creek in the Anchorage area. Remember, fires are prohibited in the park. Fortunately no lives were lost. Folks built nearby, knowing their escape routes were limited to one road. These are expensive homes, $500,000 being entry-level.
There are means to protect against a majority of fires. Build with non-flammable material, external & internal fire suppression systems, clear all flammable materials away from dwelling and on and on.
The Matanuska River has changed course and flooded throughout the years. People choose to live on and near it. Then they expect or demand everyone else bail (no pun intended) them out.
Zaz Hollander: FEMA rejects buyout for owners of disappearing property along Matanuska River
Red Bull Romaniacs 2016 Crash Compilation September 1, 2016
Published on Aug 25, 2016
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Prologue – Day 1 – Day 2 – Day 3 – Day 4
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Facebook Unmanned Rocket Explosion September 1, 2016
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Shorpy September 1, 2016
1865. “Earthwork fortifications and bomb-proofs in front of Petersburg, Va.” Wet plate glass negative, Civil War collection, Library of Congress.
July 11, 1923. “Montrose play grounds (girls with dolls).” By now presumably all safely back in their toy boxes. National Photo glass negative.
APRN Alaska News
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Delanceyplace.com
- bias in science--6/18/2026 June 18, 2026Today's encore selection -- from Science Delusion by Rupert Sheldrake. The physical sciences rarely employ methodologies to ensure objectivity in their research: “Peter Medawar was an articulate British biologist who won the Nobel Prize for Medicine. In a witty talk on BBC radio in 1963, he asked, 'Is the scientific paper a fraud?' and answered, […]
- famous financial bubbles --6/16/2026 June 16, 2026Today's selection-- from The Great Man by Edward Pearce. In 1720, there were two massive, era-defining financial calamities that happened at almost the same historical moment. In France, it was the Mississippi Company, the brainchild of John Law, and in Britain, the emulative South Sea Company: “As the historian of the Bubble, John Carswell, remarks, […]
APRN Alaska News
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Bob Mayer
- Widow’s Bay: A Cursed Island You’ll Want to Visit Again June 21, 2026Every so often a show comes along that has no business working as well as it does, and Apple TV+’s Widow’s Bay is exactly that kind of surprise. Created by Katie Dippold — the Parks and Recreation alum and screenwriter behind multiple Paul Feig comedies — the series blends horror and comedy into something that […]Bob
Legislative Drafting Institute for Child Protection (LDICP)
- Recent Research SpreadsheetsOur 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
- Legislative Drafting StudentsOur 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. Here are...feigleycommunications
I didn’t have my glasses on…
- zag. June 22, 2026FOR THOSE WHO ZAG Here’s to the ones who still write things down. The analog ones. The handwritten ones. The slow ones. The kind ones. The ones who believe a short walk can fix more than an app. The ones who know dogs need little pats on the head and sunsets deserve an audience. They’re […]beth
Indian Country Media Network
- Wounded Knee descendants vow to keep pressing for medal revocations as Senate committee seeks info June 22, 2026Bill report cites concerns about review process and calls for disclosures from Defense Department The post Wounded Knee descendants vow to keep pressing for medal revocations as Senate committee seeks info appeared first on ICT.South Dakota Searchlight
Legends of Windemere
- Questions 3: Kissing Scenes June 22, 2026I was thinking of making a long post about this topic, but I realized that I don’t dwell on kissing scenes. Since I don’t write romance, I just have the characters kiss and move on. I don’t describe it much. … Continue reading →Charles Yallowitz
Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life
- Smorgasbord Blog Magazine – Music Column Retro- The Big Band Era with William Price King and Sally Cronin – 1940s – Georgie Stoll with Judy Garland, Victor Young with Dick Haymes, Tommy Rall June 22, 2026Welcome to the 2026 series of the music column where I am joined as always by Jazz singer and composer William Price King. We hope you will join us every Tuesday for some of the chart hits of the big … Continue reading →Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.
Bluebird of Bitterness
- The pun is mightier than the sword June 22, 2026 bluebird of bitterness
Elle Knowles: Finding Myself Through Writing
- Book Club 2024 – A Race To The Finish Line February 10, 2024Myself, 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 […]Elle Knowles
KarmaTube
- A Minneapolis Cafe Removed Its Prices -- and Business is Thriving June 22, 2026Earlier this year, a Minneapolis café quietly removed the prices from its menu -- and profits are up. Owner Dylan Alverson transformed Post Modern Times into a donation-only restaurant in February 2026, initially as an act of social activism after a series of community deaths he witnessed up close. What happened next surprised even him. […]Robin Wall Kimmerer
Positively Present
- Speak Now & Red Art February 27, 2026A collection of artwork inspired by the lyrics of Taylor Swift’s 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.dani@positivelypresent.com
Joan Reeves: Slingwords
- Review - NOPE - Netflix June 16, 2026If you're looking for something completely different in the science fiction genre, you must watch NOPE, a 2022 American film that was written, directed, and produced by Jordan Peele.This movie, an interesting mix of science fiction and horror, stars Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Steven Yaun, Michael Wincott, Brandon Perea, and Keith David. Now streaming on Netflix, […]Joan Reeves
World United Music
- Exclusive Interview – The Greek Theatre April 21, 2025Exclusive interview with Fredrik Persson of, "The Greek Theatre". Interview By: Stewart F. Brennan Recently, I caught up to Fredrik Persson of, “The Greek Theatre”, to ask him some personal and pointed questions on his creative passion and music journey. But before we get to the interview, let’s first shed a little light on the Greek […]Stewart
WASP Final Flight
- Sunny Ann Starling, July 2, 1943 - January 6, 2023 January 10, 2023All-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, 2022WASP 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
The Old Motor
- Four Fun Kodachrome Car Image Series No. 519 October 30, 2024Editors 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 site’s future hasn’t been decided, although it will remain online for the foreseeable future. There may be future updates...David Greenlees
- Four Fun Kodachrome Car Image Series No. 518 October 23, 2024In 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....David Greenlees
Ana’s Attic
- Avenging Angels: A Lick and a Promise by Kristen Ashley | Book Review June 22, 2026Avenging Angels: A Lick and a Promise by Kristen Ashley Book 5 in the Avenging Angels Series, a campy romantic suspense spin-off. I recommend reading this series in order. Avenging Angels: A Lick and a Promise is the fifth installment in the Avenging Angels Series, a spin-off of the Rock Chick Series by Kristen Ashley, […]Ana's Attic
Shorpy
- Sea Urchins: 1905 June 21, 2026Atlantic City, New Jersey, circa 1905. "Children's Delight (Young's Pier in background)." 5x7 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Photographic Company. View full size.Dave
- Modern Manhattan: 1911 June 4, 2026New York City circa 1911. "Fifth Avenue looking south from 60th Street." 5x7 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company. View full size.Dave
Shorpy Reader Shared Photo’s
- Shellubrication: 1950s June 28, 2025From a discarded negative collection that belonged to a San Diego area barber. 120 format. View full size.Cazzorla
- Mill Town Aughts May 22, 2025My 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 […]hj808
Shorpy Reader Comments
- Frankly Cross June 22, 2026In reply to Sea Urchins: 1905: I wonder if they quote Buddy from Scrooged: "Why am I beset by these sea urchins!"archfan
- re: Why a reading circle? June 20, 2026In reply to Hot Daily: 1943: My dad was hired as a copy editor at the Grand Rapids [MI] Press in 1968. His team had a circle of desks. It was a brand-new very-briefly state-of-the-art building where reporters pinned their typewritten copy to a conveyor which zipped it to the copy editors. The fine-tuned content […]JeffK
Kim’s Shopping
- From Checkout to Career Change: Using Pay-Over-Time Thinking Without Stress December 23, 2025Buying something you want is easy. Paying for it in a way that still lets you sleep at night is the tricky part. […] The post From Checkout to Career Change: Using Pay-Over-Time Thinking Without Stress appeared first on Shopping Kim.Shopping Kim
Debra Lynn Dadd
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BloominThyme
- Hungarian Wax Peppers October 18, 2024Here’s an old Italian recipe for canning peppers, one of my husband’s favorites. Searching the internet, you’ll come across many variations — all probably good — but here’s 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, […]gardenfrisk
- Easy Microgreens June 13, 2023Microgreens seem to be all the rage these days and for good reason: they are packed with nutrients and easy to grow! The USDA and University of Maryland found that leaves from microgreens had more nutrients than the mature leaves of the same plants. And great flavor. Plus, you don’t need a lot of space […]gardenfrisk
DamnDelicious
- Chicken Fajita Quesadillas June 13, 2026This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. 30 minute chicken quesadillas with onions and bell peppers using leftover rotisserie chicken (huge time-saver!). So quick, so easy, so good! Why you’ll love chicken fajita quesadillas what is the best cheese to use for quesadillas? Always opt for a cheese with […]Chungah
- Lemon Butter Fish May 29, 2026This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. Tender, juicy, flaky fish with a lemon-garlic sauce that will knock your socks off. A 20 minute dinner recipe – so fast, so easy, so good! Why you’ll love this lemon butter fish recipe key ingredients in lemon butter fish Butter Use […]Chungah
ezvid
- Speedwrite: Choose The Right Sources July 30, 2021 Ezvid Wiki
Task & Purpose
- VA chief vows to fire employee accused of abusing Marine veteran at state facility June 22, 2026The incident allegedly took place at the New York State Veterans Home at Montrose and drew the attention and condemnation of the department’s top official. The post VA chief vows to fire employee accused of abusing Marine veteran at state facility appeared first on Task & Purpose.Jeff Schogol
- Space Force to test new mess dress uniform this fall June 22, 2026The Space Force is testing its new mess dress uniform for guardians to wear for formal occasions. The post Space Force to test new mess dress uniform this fall appeared first on Task & Purpose.Patty Nieberg
A Redleg’s Rides
- Spring Fling 2026- Days 49 - 51: Homeless in Mansfield, OH June 19, 2026Tuesday, June 16There we were, motoring along southbound Interstate 71 in Ohio, heading for a Harvest Host location for the night. Suddenly, all the gauges in the RVs dashboard turned off! They turn back on immediately and we motored on wondering what was going on.Less for a couple miles later, the gauge needles went down […]redlegsrides
- Spring Fling 2026- Day 48: COE Camping near Clark, PA June 16, 2026We left the Saxtons Distillery Harvest Host just before 7AM and made it to the Pennsylvania border at 940 AM. It felt good to leave New York.By noon we were at the Shenango Recreation Area Campgrounds, which is run by the COE: Corps of Engineers (US Army). Not too far from the interstate though we […]redlegsrides
Lorie Smith Schaefer
- Midweek Wisdom May 20, 2026 Lorie Smith Schaefer
- Idealists in My Family Tree February 9, 2026My left-leaning roots run deep. My great-grandfather was a card-carrying Utopian Socialist. I even have documents to prove it. And …Lorie Smith Schaefer
Barry Eisler
- Come Find Me At Substack! June 25, 2025Hi all, I should have posted this a while ago—I’m now on Substack. I love the platform and respect and appreciate the company’s adherence to principles of free speech.You can find The Heart of the Matter—my ruminations on politics, geopolitics, and media, plus the odd book and movie review—here. My author newsletter—only about my new book […]Barry Eisler
- American Exception March 7, 2025Wow.As Blade said in the eponymous movie, “The world you live in is just a sugar-coated topping. There is another world beneath it—the real world.”American Exception is about the real world.It is deeply researched, coherently presented, cogently argued. By the time you’re done reading, you’ll wonder how you ever could have believed that things are […]Barry Eisler
Twice In a Lifetime
- Kashevaroff Mountain April 6, 2019Long 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 […]
- Letting go March 20, 2019So...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 […]
The Alaska Parkinson’s Rag
- Back From the Dead, Off& On Wins a place on FeedSpot list of 60 best Parkinson’s Blogs March 29, 2026If only life were normally this undemanding. I didn’t post anything in 2025, and here I find this blog at #30 on a List of the 60 top Parkinson’s 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 […]Peter Dunlap-Shohl
- PDS on PBS II Cross post from "Frozen Grin" April 5, 2024Here 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 […]Peter Dunlap-Shohl
Alaska Travelgram
- TRIP REPORT: Croatia…always a great idea June 16, 2026SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT John Kreilkamp traveled recently to Croatia, sailing through the islands on the Adriatic coast. This is his report. According to George Bernard Shaw “If you want to see ... The post TRIP REPORT: Croatia…always a great idea appeared first on Alaska Travelgram.scott
Alaskan Book Cafe
- Review: Inheriting Murder: A Bobwhite Mountain Cozy Mystery July 7, 2022Inheriting Murder: A Bobwhite Mountain Cozy Mystery by Jamie Rutland Gillespie My rating: 5 of 5 stars View all my reviews
- Review: Blades and Bridesmaids: Paranormal Cozy Mystery June 18, 2022Blades and Bridesmaids: Paranormal Cozy Mystery by Trixie Silvertale My rating: 5 of 5 stars View all my reviews
Alaskan Urban Hippie
- Identifying Devil’s Club Plant August 10, 2023Devil’s Club is a common wild plant in Alaska that’s large & covered in hidden sharp thorns, growing everywhere from remote forests to even well-groomed Anchorage city trails. Just because you’re “in town” doesn’t mean you won’t run into devil’s club. It’s smart to stay on the trails, particularly if you’re not confident spotting it. […]Ashley
- Pumpkin BOO-berry Muffins (Fun Halloween Toddler Snacktivity!) October 21, 2022Here’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
Allergy Free Alaska
- Best Gluten Free Graham Crackers Recipe with Honey April 8, 2025These homemade gluten-free graham crackers are crisp, naturally sweetened, and made with clean, nourishing ingredients—and yes, they taste even better than the originals! Whether you’re whipping up a snack for your kids or prepping ingredients for the perfect s’mores night, these traditional graham crackers are a total crowd-pleaser. Is there anything more nostalgic than snapping... […]Mēgan
Backwoods Mom
- Under Construction March 23, 2024This blog was accidentally deleted a while back…if anybody happens by. I’m working on it!Bmom
Barbara Brown’s Our Third Thirds
- "Home" vs. "Away" May 20, 2022I’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, 2022I’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
Craig Medred
- Name games June 17, 2026Dan versus Dan Alaska has a damn Dan problem. Or, maybe more accurately, a Dan Sullivans problem. The state’s Director of Elections on Monday ruled that one of these Sullivans, a neophyte […]craigmedred
- A Big, Big Life June 11, 2026Goodby Daryl A U.S. Marine who emerged from the jungles of Vietnam to become a legend for saving lives as a National Park Service ranger on Mount McKilney has seen his last […]craigmedred
Cinthia Ritchie
- Malnourished launches today January 21, 2020It’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, 2019I 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
Coleen’s Recipes
- 6 MICROWAVE COOKIES March 1, 2026When 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 […]Coleen's Recipes
Laurie Constantino
- The 10 Best Gifts for Cooks and Food Lovers December 17, 2014My 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 I’ve used and loved for years. Most importantly, if you act quickly, there’s still time to order most of my recommended gifts and have them arrive […]Laurie Constantino
Dabblings and Ramblings
- Welcome November 10, 2015100 Plus Women Who Care is a group of inspiring women philanthropists who are contributing to the Mat-Su community Source: WelcomeAK Rambler
Don’t Eat The Paste
- Chocolate Raspberry Pistachio Dessert (adaptable!) April 2, 2025Okay 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 […]Shala Kerrigan
Get Out, Sitka!
- Sitka Sprouts session on Tuesday is all about insects April 30, 2024All 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. “We’re going to wrap up Sprouts this spring with a program about insects,” Sitka … Continue reading →Charles Bingham
Gluten Free & Other Allergen Free Recipes
- Instant Pot Navy Bean Soup April 1, 2017I LOVE my grandmother’s 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 it…score! Ingredients: 1-2 Tbs. olive oil 1 onion, diced 3 […]Megan
Matt Goff Sitka Nature
- Sitka Nature Show #361 – Starling Birch (encore) February 23, 2026Download 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 […]matt goff
- Sitka Nature Show #360 – State of the Sound February 9, 2026Download 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 […]matt goff
Ian A Johnson: Life, Wildlife, Wild-life
- Big Memories From the G5 Solar Storm One Year Later May 24, 2025In 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 […]grizjohnson
Life Alaskan Style
- Saddle Creek Trail to Grewingk Glacier Lake September 11, 2017At 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 […]Anonymous
Life In Alaska
- Homer Alaska Podcast April 13, 2019A 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 […]Michelle Waclawski
Life in the (907)
- 2017 Garden Wrap-Up September 19, 2017Well, 2017 was not a good garden year in my area, even for those of us with greenhouses/high tunnels. 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 […]Kristin
Little Big House Alaska
- Dubai Chocolate Brownies June 19, 2026If you’ve been curious about the Dubai chocolate trend but don’t know where to start these Dubai Chocolate Brownies are the answer. They’re easy to make, give you the taste of Dubai chocolate, and a stellar dessert everyone loves. Or will, once they try it! They start with a box mix brownie base, get topped... […]Laura
Mountain View Post
- In Mountain View, something sweet December 3, 2020Mountain View is in for a treat — 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 […]Kirsten Swann
Northern Lights Mama
- Visiting Washington, Part Three July 30, 2019During 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 […]
Sandra’s Alaska Recipes
- Sandra’s Overnight Artisan 10" Cast Iron Soft Bread-No Knead March 2, 2024INGREDIENTS3-1/4 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)--10” Seasoned Cast Iron SkilletMETHODAdd flour to bowl. Add yeast […]sandra
- Sandra's Fresh Apple Pecan Cake (9x13") September 18, 2023My 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 Extract⅔ […]sandra