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Quotes December 14, 2024
“A few honest men are better than numbers.”
Oliver Cromwell
“We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.”
Buddha
“Life is too short to not have fun; we are only here for a short time compared to the sun and the moon and all that.”
Coolio
“With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.”
Eleanor Roosevelt
“If the world seems cold to you, kindle fires to warm it.”
Lucy Larcom
Quotes December 13, 2024
He loves his country best who strives to make it best.
Robert G. Ingersoll
Let no vandalism of avarice or neglect, no ravages of time, testify to the present or to the coming generations, that we have forgotten, as a people, the cost of a free and undivided Republic.
John A. Logan
Who kept the faith and fought the fight; the glory theirs, the duty ours.
Wallace Bruce
Then join hand in hand, brave Americans all! By uniting we stand, by dividing we fall.
John Dickinson
Brave men rejoice in adversity, just as brave soldiers triumph in war.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca
The more comfort, the less courage there is.
Field Marshal Prince Aleksandr V. Suvorov
True patriotism isn’t cheap. It’s about taking on a fair share of the burden of keeping America going.
Robert Reich
These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who has a long history of patriotism and honor – and a nation who has fought many battles to keep our country free from threats of terror.
Michael N. Castle
The veterans of our military services have put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms that we enjoy. They have dedicated their lives to their country and deserve to be recognized for their commitment.
Judd Gregg
Quotes December 09-12, 2024
“Truth is a Singular Island surrounded by an infinite Sea of Lies.”
@GregMamishian
We must never be afraid to go too far, for success lies just beyond.
Marcel Proust – 1871-1922 – Novelist-Critic-Essayist
The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be ignited.
Plutarch – Greek Philosopher-Historian-Essayist
One finds limits by pushing them.
Herbert Simon – 1916-2001 – Political Scientist
You can, you should, and if you’re brave enough to start, you will.
Stephen King – Author
Reminder:
Technique and ability alone do not get you to the top; it is the willpower that is most important.
Junko Tabei – 1939-2016 – Mountaineer-Author-Teacher
If you want to fly, you have to give up what weighs you down.
Roy T. Bennett – 1939-2014 – Author
FYI December 08, 2024
On This Day
757 – The poet Du Fu returns to Chang’an as a member of Emperor Xuanzong’s court, after having escaped the city during the An Lushan Rebellion.[2]
Du Fu (Chinese: 杜甫; Wade–Giles: Tu Fu; 712–770) was a Chinese poet and politician during the Tang dynasty. Together with his elder contemporary and friend Li Bai, Du is often considered one of the greatest Chinese poets.[1] His greatest ambition was to serve his country as a successful civil servant, but Du proved unable to make the necessary accommodations. His life, like all of China, was devastated by the An Lushan Rebellion of 755, and his last 15 years were a time of almost constant unrest.
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Born On This Day
1418 – Queen Jeonghui, Queen consort of Korea (d. 1483)
Queen Jeonghui (Korean: 정희왕후; Hanja: 貞熹王后; 8 December 1418 – 6 May 1483[a]), of the Papyeong Yun clan, was a posthumous name bestowed on the wife and queen of Yi Yu, King Sejo. She was Queen of Joseon from 1455 until her husband’s death in 1468, after which she was honoured as Queen Dowager Jaseong (자성왕대비) during the reign of her son, Yi Hwang, King Yejong, She was later honoured as Grand Queen Dowager Jaseong (자성대왕대비) during the reign of her grandson, Yi Hyeol, King Seongjong.
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RecipeTinEats
- 2024 Ultimate Christmas menu planning guide December 12, 2024Here’s a handy list of my Christmas recipes, organised by make-ahead and reheating suitability, and those best made fresh. Perfect for menu planning, especially alongside the new Christmas recipe index! I thrive on holiday menu planning. It’s like the Olympics of cooking – except less athleticism and more butter! The goal, as always, is a... […]Nagi
- Easy Christmas Cheesecake Slab – no bake! December 6, 2024This no bake Christmas cheesecake is designed for sizzling Aussie summers – no sweating over a hot oven! Designed to serve a crowd, it’s the easiest cheesecake recipe I know yet it still captures all the hallmarks of a beautiful classic baked cheesecake. Decorate with whipped cream, berries and rosemary sprigs for an effortless, pretty... […]Nagi
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- Wikimedia Commons picture of the day for December 21 December 21, 2024Picture of the day The Padum-Pibiting Road from Karsha to Padum (elevation 3,500 m (11,500 ft)) which is nestled at the base of the Zanskar range. The mountains of this Trans-Himalayan range tower 2,400 m (7,900 ft) above Padum. Zanskar, Ladakh, India.
- Wikimedia Commons picture of the day for December 20 December 20, 2024Picture of the day Frost-covered lifebuoy attached to a dolphin, captured on Lake Siskiyou in Northern California
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Welcome to the Stump the Bookseller blog!
Stump the Bookseller is a service offered by Loganberry Books to reconnect people to the books they love but can’t quite remember. In brief (for more detailed information see our About page), people can post their memories here, and the hivemind goes to work. After all, the collective mind of bibliophiles, readers, parents and librarians around the world is much better than just a few of us thinking. Together with these wonderful Stumper Magicians, we have a nearly 50% success rate in finding these long lost but treasured books. The more concrete the book description, the better the success rate, of course. It is a labor of love to keep it going, and there is a modest fee. Please see the How To page to find price information and details on how to submit your Book Stumper and payment.
Thanks to everyone involved to keep this forum going: our blogging team, the well-read Stumper Magicians, the many referrals, and of course to everyone who fondly remembers the wonder of books from their childhood and wants to share or revisit that wonder. Isn’t it amazing, the magic of a book?
Quotes December 08, 2024
“If only life could be a little more tender and art a little more robust.”
Alan Rickman
“Respect for the truth comes close to being the basis of all morality.
Dune
People’s opinions are mainly designed to make them feel comfortable; truth, for most people is a secondary consideration.
Bertrand Russell
Don’t dig up in doubt what you planted in faith.
Elizabeth Elliot – 1926-2015 – Author
Dare to be. Dare to adventure.
Cynthia Erivo
“All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost; the old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost.”
J.R.R. Tolkien
Stop shrinking yourself to fit places you’ve outgrown.
Failure is not the opposite of success, it is part of success.
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Bob Mayer
- Rest In Pink is only .99 today! December 12, 2024Our super-fantastic-wonderful book Rest In Pink is only .99 today. or Kindle Unlimited here. There are other free books today, too. One could possibly save your life, but at the very least will save you a lot of misery. The Green Beret Preparation and Survival Guide is also free. A stand-alone science fiction title, The […]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
Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog
- Top 8 Lessons I’ve Learned as a Writer in 16 Years – by K.M. Weiland… December 21, 2024Helping Writers become Authors: Today, I want to take a moment to talk about eight of the lessons I’ve learned over my years of being a writer. Particularly, I want to share some of the the biggerepiphanies and moments that have impacted me in a way that’s changed my life. These are lessons that have […]Chris The Story Reading Ape
I didn’t have my glasses on…
- pere noel. December 20, 2024pere noel/father christmas, by jan pashely — it’s not long now, santa…. == “not believe in santa claus! you might as well not believe in fairies!” * francis p. church * Francis Pharcellus Church was an American publisher and editor. In 1897, Church wrote the editorial “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus”.beth
Legends of Windemere
- Questions 3: Ice Age Animals December 20, 2024Right before Holiday Break here, so things are busy. Figure it would be fun to try some Ice Age questions . . . Yeah, I’m not really sure where I’m going with this either. Consider it an end of the … Continue reading →Charles Yallowitz
Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life
- Smorgasbord Book Reviews – #Psychological #Thriller – What the Years Remember by Lisette Brodey December 21, 2024Delighted to share my review for the latest release by Lisette Brodey… a psychological thiller, What the Years Remember. About the book Fraternal twins. Apart for decades. Their worlds are about to collide. Growing up in New York’s Hudson Valley, … Continue reading →Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.
Bluebird of Bitterness
- Friday chuckles December 20, 2024 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
The Diesel-Electric Elephant Company, England.
- Two Weeks Into The Meak Blidwinter December 15, 2024Officibode ‘Winter’ only begins here on the 1st of December. It can be difficult to tell, wot wiv Father Nature … MoreIan Hutson
Joan Reeves: Slingwords
- 2024 Holiday Gift Guide - Pet Edition December 12, 2024What would we do without our pets? Our furry friends enrich our lives, provide companionship, comfort, and love.Here are a few suggestions for those who have pet owners on their gift lists. Yes, I'm serious. A pet owner would be delighted to receive a present for their faithful companions.These suggestions are not for cute tee shirts, […]Joan Reeves
World United Music
- World United Music and New Horizon’s September 2, 2024Hello everyone, my name is Stewart F. Brennan. I’m the creator of this, the World United Music blog. Over the past two decades, I’ve juggled my time and energy populating five different blogs containing alternative news, music, economics, political activism and creative passions while also supporting hundreds of artists, activists and alternative news journalists. I […]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
Shorpy
- The Third Man: 1951 December 19, 2024Occupied Germany at the U.S.-Soviet sector border circa 1951, ten years before the Berlin Wall was built. U.S. Army soldiers Harry Manville, Dave Crosson, and Ray Kwapil (my dad). I have the Agfa Karat 35mm and Rolleicord 6x6cm Dad is dangling. Nice cameras, they are still working. Location: "Untersuhl by Eisenach, Germany, East-West German border […]JeffK
- CB&Q: 1910 December 17, 2024Omaha, Nebraska, 1910. "Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Locomotive CBQ 2867." 4x5 inch glass negative, Louis A. Marre Rail Transportation Photograph Collection. View full size.Dave
Shorpy Reader Shared Photo’s
- The Third Man: 1951 December 19, 2024Occupied Germany at the U.S.-Soviet sector border circa 1951, ten years before the Berlin Wall was built. U.S. Army soldiers Harry Manville, Dave Crosson, and Ray Kwapil (my dad). I have the Agfa Karat 35mm and Rolleicord 6x6cm Dad is dangling. Nice cameras, they are still working. Location: "Untersuhl by Eisenach, Germany, East-West German border […]JeffK
- Eleanor & Mary: 1945 November 26, 2024My wife's grandmother and a friend outside the family bakery in Nicetown, Philadelphia, around 1945. Located on North 15th Street. View full size.exm1dog
Shorpy Reader Comments
- Its officially the season! December 21, 2024In reply to Office Xmas Party: 1925: Wishing all of the Shorpy community a very Merry Christmas!!KennyG
- The Real Visions, Dancing in Their Heads! December 20, 2024In reply to Office Xmas Party: 1925: It’s not on Christmas Eve that visions dance through the heads of the Shorpy family, it is the high anticipation of the night before Friday before Christmas! Merry Christmas, 1925 Party, and Merry Christmas Shorpy family!HarahanTim
Kim’s Shopping
- The Dinner Jacket: A Timeless Piece of Elegance October 30, 2024Of those accessories that have been mainly linked to stylish menswear garments, the dinner jacket – also known as tuxedo – has due to its cut and use of luxurious … The post The Dinner Jacket: A Timeless Piece of Elegance 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
Word of the day
- beatific December 20, 2024Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for December 20, 2024 is: beatific • \bee-uh-TIFF-ik\ • adjective Beatific is a formal word that describes something or someone having a blissful appearance or showing complete happiness. // As the pair danced, beatific smiles on their faces, the audience sat hushed and almost reverential. See the entry > Examples: […]Merriam-Webster
DamnDelicious
- Red and Green Chicken Enchiladas December 21, 2024This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. Can’t decide between red or green enchilada sauce? Now you can have both and have the best of both worlds! Sometimes you need red enchiladas, and sometimes you need green. This is where I have you completely covered. Called divorciadas or […]Chungah @ Damn Delicious
- Creamy Mushroom Pasta December 14, 2024This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. Creamy, garlicky, mushroom fettuccine that’s oh-so-fancy (and so stinking easy). An absolute weeknight staple here! Need a fancy dinner in? For company/friends/family/spouse/kids/all of the above? We have you covered with the creamiest mushroom fettuccine here, whipped up in no time, of […]Chungah @ Damn Delicious
ezvid
- Speedwrite: Choose The Right Sources July 30, 2021 Ezvid Wiki
Task & Purpose
- Ospreys cleared to fly again in Navy and Air Force after inspections December 20, 2024The Air Force and Navy will begin to let their V-22 Osprey fleets fly once more in the coming weeks after key parts of their engines are individually checked on each aircraft. The two grounded their tiltrotor planes Dec. 6 after a mechanical mishap with an Air Force Osprey in New Mexico. Naval Air Systems […]Matt White
- Defense bill, subordinates may weigh in on officers’ promotions, drone drama and more military news December 20, 2024Welcome back to the Rundown! The Senate voted on Wednesday to send the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, to President Joe Biden. If signed into law, the NDAA would give junior enlisted service members a 14.5% pay raise effective April 1, 2025. Quick reminder: The NDAA is a defense policy bill, […]Jeff Schogol
A Redleg’s Rides
- Remounting Umarang's Black Water Tank and Misc. December 17, 2024So there I was last week, trying to drain the black and gray water tanks on Umarang, the VRRV, a couple of cold days and nights after returning home from New Mexico.The dumping of the tanks' contents seem to go fine. I then started pushing water in through the dump gate to flush them out […]redlegsrides
- Home for a Bit December 9, 2024Returned from New Mexico after ten fun-filled hours of uneventful driving on the I-25 Super Slab.After the morning chill had gone, it was pleasingly warm in New Mexico the couple of times I stopped to rest or gas up the VRRV.This changed soon after I crossed into Colorado, with heavy cloud cover blocking the sun […]redlegsrides
Lorie Smith Schaefer
- Midweek Wisdom December 18, 2024 Lorie Smith Schaefer
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Barry Eisler
- The Myth of American Idealism: How US Foreign Policy Endangers the World December 16, 2024If you’re not familiar with Noam Chomsky’s insights into the real causes and consequences of US foreign policy, The Myth of American Idealism is an excellent introduction. If you are familiar, it’s a great refresher. IMO, the biggest, high-level takeaways:1. Rulers have far more in common with and concern for each other than regard for the people […]Barry Eisler
- Nuclear War: A Scenario, by Annie Jacobsen December 13, 2024There is no way to read Annie Jacobsen's Nuclear War: A Scenario and conclude other than that nuclear abolition should be a top priority for all world leaders. Nothing could be worth the risk to humanity of a highly emotional species, given to miscalculations, mistakes, and misunderstandings, possessing tens of thousands of the instruments of […]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
- 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
- Matter of Mind, My Parkinson's, PBS Looks at PD and PD-S March 4, 2024Here is a short trailer for the PBS documentary "Matter of Mind, My Parkinson's. It follows the attempts of three people and their families to cope with the progressive, disabling and incurable neurological condition. The film won the Audience Choice Award for documentaries at the recent San Francisco Film Festival, possibly due to a scenery-chewing […]Peter Dunlap-Shohl
Alaska Travelgram
- Sailing (??) through Mexico City December 15, 2024That’s right. Our guide, Liz Flora with Culinary Backstreets, first took us shopping at the market in Mexico City’s Xochimilco neighborhood. Along the way, we learned how the valley where ... The post Sailing (??) through Mexico City 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
- Gluten Free Pumpkin Cookies October 16, 2024These gluten-free pumpkin cookies are the softest, most delectable cookies you’ll ever eat! They are remarkably light in texture and are topped with a luscious, dairy-free brown sugar frosting. They are quick and easy, and the cookie dough requires no refrigeration. They will quickly become one of your favorite pumpkin desserts! I don't know about you,... […]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
- No salmon problems December 19, 2024Industrial-scale, ocean farming all good – state officials Only weeks after a Seattle biologist warned Canadians that salmon numbers in the North Pacific Ocean have reached the point where ocean-farmed fish threaten […]craigmedred
- The perpetrators December 16, 2024Who is responsible for pedestrian death record? With Anchorage having set a new record for killing pedestrians on its streets, and more than a few motorists happy to blame it on the […]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
- PEANUT BUTTER PUDDING December 18, 2024I set out to "invent" a great and unique "kid pudding". I collected all of the pudding recipes from my recipe box and started combining and tweaking them .... I wanted the richness from this one ...the consistency from that one ...the sweetness from yet another one... and went to work with my picky-picky husband as my Guinea pig taste […]Coleens 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
- National Native American Heritage Month Bead Coloring page November 18, 2024Do'inta? Se uzra Shala Kerrigan.How are you? My name is Shala Kerrigan. I only have a handful of words in my language, which is Lower Tanana Athabascan. This coloring page is based off the style of bead embroidery done by Athabascans up here in Alaska. I hope you enjoy it! Click the images below for larger versions to download/print/color. Small […]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 #322 – Kitty LaBounty August 25, 2024Download Radio Show The August 25th show featured a conversation with Kitty Labounty. We talked about the transition to fall here in Sitka, and some of the things it brings. Among the gifts of fall is the peak of mushroom season in our area. Kitty shared about here interest in fungi, including practical uses and […]matt goff
- Sitka Nature Show #321 – Patrick Webster August 11, 2024Download Radio Show The August 11th show featured a conversation with Patrick Webster. He shared how a fascination with sea otters when young led to a career as a ship-based naturalist and underwater photographer. He is particularly passionate about inspiring appreciation for species that aren’t so often included among the charismatic megafauna. Check out Pat’s […]matt goff
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
- Christmas Dinner Inspo! December 19, 2024Christmas dinner is the perfect time to enjoy cozy meals with your loved ones. From hearty mains to festive sides, there’s a recipe to make everyone happy. Whether you love classic dishes or want to try something new, these ideas bring warmth and flavor to your holiday table. No fuss, just simple and tasty options.... […]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
South Anchorage Farmer’s Market
- Potato & Kale Casserole October 21, 2015[from SAFM cookbook] This wonderful recipe comes directly from I Heart Kale and their blog at http://iheartkale.blogspot.com 3 large red...safmweb