Adjusted for the cost of living in rural and urban areas, Alaska spends about 7% less per student than the nationwide average, according to a recent study.
Today's selection -- from Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner. When the American musician Michelle Zauner of the alternative pop band Japanese Breakfast suddenly lost her mother to cancer, she found herself frequenting the Korean grocery store H Mart for a taste of home. “H Marts are usually situated on the outskirts of the […]
Today's selection -- from Parallel Worlds by Michio Kaku. If electrons can exist in two places at the same time, why not universes themselves?: “In the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, the bestselling, irreverent, wacky science fiction novel by Douglas Adams, the hero stumbles upon a most ingenious method of traveling to the stars. Instead […]
Adjusted for the cost of living in rural and urban areas, Alaska spends about 7% less per student than the nationwide average, according to a recent study.
One of the best movies of the year. Okay, got that out of the way. And the reason for that is I read the NY Times review of it by Alissa Wilkinson before I watched it and it was rather negative. But my wife recommended it, and being a smart man, and a survivalist, I […]
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. Here are...
Madagascar has tons of lemurs, which makes it difficult to do posts on them. That being said, I really wanted to mention the Golden Bamboo Lemur at some point. Due to habitat destruction and hunting, they are considered critically endangered … Continue reading →
Explore the spiritual side of our natures and the universe as D.G. Kaye shares her experiences and research into this element of our lives. You can find part Twenty-Five of the series: Are you familiar with #Dreamcatchers? Do you know … 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 […]
In this talk, writer, activist and artist Ari Honarvar introduces the mindful practice of savoring joy. Describing her childhood in wartime Iran, Honorvar says, "We were attacked from the outside and from within. There was an actual war, with daily funerals, random bombings, and missile attacks... And then there was a war on Joy that hurt […]
Welcome to the 13th Annual Positively Present Gratitude Challenge! I love celebrating gratitude in the month of November, and doing this Challenge becomes one of the highlights of my year… The post The 13th Annual Gratitude Challenge! appeared first on Positively Present - Dani DiPirro.
Today's post is by Emily Watson, a bibliophile and organizational enthusiast, who shares her expertise in curating and presenting book collections.Drawing from her love for literature and interior design, she offers practical advice and creative ideas to help fellow book lovers beautifully organize and display their cherished reads.Enjoy transforming your space into a reader's haven!9 ESSENTIAL […]
By: Stewart Brennan I look back on the disaster that was 2021 and do not find much of anything good to talk about as it was a year in which online censorship metastasized while the world plunged into a lockstep fascism, where friendships ended, families broke up, and all the celebrations of life came to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
I am trying to locate a favorite childhood book, probably published sometime in the mid sixties. I do not recall the title of the book, but it is in the “supernatural” category, geared for pre-teen or early teenage years. The main character is called Dorcas and she has a spinning top that allows her to […]
A Little Magic by Lindsey Lanza Narrated by Shaina Summerville and Stephen Borne Standalone (for now) Holiday (Christmas/Hanukkah) Romance. Ana’s Attic is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com . If you read one holiday romance this year, read A Little Magic by […]
October 1942. "Tulsa, Oklahoma. Gas station converted into a bar." Libation station for the Duration. Acetate negative by John Vachon for the Office of War Information. View full size.
October 1942. "Tulsa, Oklahoma. Trucks being loaded with motor oil at the Mid-Continent refinery." Acetate negative by John Vachon for the Office of War Information. View full size.
October 1958, somewhere in Pennsylvania. Big brother is ready for a night of trick-or-treating. Rob from the rich, and share with your understudy! Our fourth selection from a batch of Kodachrome slides found on eBay. View full size.
This despondent looking crew are the drawn from the various Scandanavian, German, and Irish families settled in or near Wadena, Minnesota during the late 1800s. Wadena, located in the west-central part of the state, was (and is) a pretty small town, so some of these kids probably had an epic daily commute, by foot, from […]
In reply to Pearl Harbor Bar: 1942: This was looking north(west-ish) on Main from Ninth. To the disappointment of many, I imagine -- but the surprise of few -- it's currently a vacant lot. The PHB seems to have lasted at least a few years, mostly making the pages via the police blotter: various nefarious […]
Yankee Candle Deal – Buy 2, Get 2 Free on All Candles! Transform your ambiance with the Yankee Candle Deal! Enhance your home's atmosphere and enjoy two complimentary candles when … The post Yankee Candle Deal – Buy 2, Get 2 Free on All Candles! appeared first on Shopping Kim.
Microgreens 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 […]
I’ve been growing cauliflower for years, but only recently did I learn this cauliflower growing tip from a farmer friend of mine. I was showing her my garden and she wrapped her hands around the leaves of my young cauliflower plants and folded them upward. “When your cauliflower begins to form a bud, pull your […]
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for December 10, 2023 is: foolscap \FOOLZ-kap\ noun Foolscap refers broadly to a piece of writing paper, and in the US specifically to a usually 8” x 13” size of paper. // The exhibit includes a number of early legal documents written on foolscap with quill and ink. […]
Big Hat Hive! Our days of excessive headwear, extravagant parties, and extreme frivolousness are numbered, as we’re already on the penultimate episode of The Gilded Age season two. And the TV gods have dished up a doozy this week, one seasoned with deception, destitution, and—eek!—even death. Read more...
It’s an exciting weekend for international cinema at the U.S. box office, with two Japanese films hitting the top three in American theaters—one live-action and one animated! The top spot went to the animated one, Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy And The Heron, which opened with $10 million (and on 1,000 fewer screens than…Read more...
The SAG-AFTRA strike is over, meaning actors are now free to go back and promote the things they made that came out during the strike, and The Hollywood Reporter is taking advantage of that by having Tom Holland sit down for a chat about Apple TV+’s The Crowded Room—a story inspired by the 1981 non-fiction […]
At the beginning of David Fincher’s The Killer, Michael Fassbender’s assassin character goes about his daily routine while waiting to line up a perfect sniper shot on his target, and in addition to eating McDonald’s and overhyping his own abilities in his supremely confident, omnipresent narration, Fassbender does…Read more...
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. Nothing beats homemade risotto! So elegant, rich and oh so velvety-creamy, made with white wine, thyme, and fresh Parmesan. Making risotto at home does not have to be intimidating at all. All you need is an assortment of mushrooms, a nice white […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. A bright, refreshing fall salad with apples, bacon + the most amazing candied pecans. Perfect for the holidays! Hello, Fall. We have crisp leaves, football tailgating, chunky sweaters, apple cider donuts everything, and my most favorited seasonal salad. Maybe it’s the candied […]
I sat down yesterday and wrote out a bunch of Christmas cards to send before the days get really busy. Last year I didn’t get to them until the end of January, and I didn’t want that to happen again. I didn’t want to NOT send any out, as I want the chain to stay […]
Every year, it seems as if December runs off in a flash, but truth be told, this entire year has gone by on supersonic wings. The other day, I asked my husband what we should have for Christmas dinner, and he responded that we had several weeks to decide. Well, we’re down to less than […]
CLARKSVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 10: Residents and visitors work to clear debris in search of pets and belongings of a destroyed home in the aftermath of a tornado on December 10, 2023 in Clarksville, Tennessee. Multiple long-track tornadoes were reported in northwest Tennessee on December 9th causing multiple deaths and injuries and widespread damage. (Photo […]
AIR BASE, ARABIAN GULF - MARCH 17: (MILITARY RESTICTIONS PROHIBIT THE DISCLOSER OF THE LOCATION THIS BASE) U.S. A-10 Warthog pilots go through their pre-flight checks in the cockpit before takeoff on the flight line at an air base in the Arabian Gulf near the Iraqi border as American forces get closer to a possible […]
Martha and I are home from our 49 day trip, 37 of which were camping days.We left the Enchanted Trails Campground west of Albuquerque, NM at 6:15 AM and were pulling into our home cul-de-sac at 3:15 PM. 9 hours on the road was a long but incident-free day.We motored with purpose and didn't stop […]
Wednesday, November 22We drove the Honda CR-V to the Superstitions Mountain Museum located of course near the Superstitions Mountains.The main emphasis of the museum seemed to be the tale of the Lost Dutchman's Mine. Note: The Dutchman himself, wasn't lost nor was he Dutch. He was in fact German!Martha called it a nicely curated museum, […]
According to numerous recent polls, Americans believe the economy is in bad shape and don’t trust President Biden to manage it.In response, the president’s supporters have been arguing strenuously that the gloom is mistaken because in fact the economy is doing well—“extremely well,” according to New York Times columnist Paul Krugman; “astoundingly” well and “better than any other […]
If you care about privacy, please stop referring to "privacy advocates." This reflexive phrase implies that certain individuals are trying to increase privacy or otherwise change the status quo--an uphill battle regardless of the issue at hand because most people instinctively distrust and even fear change.In fact, privacy is under increasing assault by government and […]
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 […]
Special Correspondent Katie Pesznecker attended a conference in Nashville, TN last month. Still, she managed to sneak out and have a good time: enjoying great music and great food with ... The post Music City, USA: Katie goes to Nashville appeared first on Alaska Travelgram.
Sugar-free pumpkin spice creamer is a flavorful and healthy alternative to traditional store-bought pumpkin spice creamer loaded with sugar, corn syrup, and artificial flavor. Made with natural ingredients, like real pumpkin puree, this healthier recipe offers a creamy texture and a delicious blend of fall spices. Now, you can enjoy the taste of a pumpkin... […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lifespan jumps up for most Only time will tell how history assesses the pandemic that terrified Americans in the early 21st century, but a few things are already becoming clear. For […]
The killer in your hand Beware: Scientists are now warning that your so-called “smartphone” could kill you. They did not specify whether this is because the smartphone is smart and dislikes […]
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… […]
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… […]
SUPER EASY Have you ever cooked a whole turkey breast in the crockpot? It is fail proof and super moist and tender!!! It is so easy, that turkey and gravy won't be "just for Thanksgiving" any more!! 5 pound bone-in turkey breast 1 envelope dry onion soup mix 3 stalks celery chopped 1/2 cup chicken […]
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 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 […]
Oh that's a mess isn't it? It's also very delicious. See, for the Amazing Turnip Girl's birthday, being in July, we do either ice box cakes or ice cream treats. This year has been well, interesting. To say the absolute least. She asked for a "Twinkie Cherry Cheesecake". And I was going to give her whatever she wanted. So […]
All about numbers and counting is the theme for the next session of Sitka Sprouts on Tuesday, Nov. 28. “The theme for our program will be NUMBERS + COUNTING = fun activities that introduce and explore numbers (mostly 1-10) and … Continue reading →
I 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 […]
Download Radio Show The August 13th show featured a conversation with Starling Birch, videographer and mountain adventurer. 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 exploring the challenging landscape that surrounds us […]
Download Radio Show The July 30th show featured a conversation with Derek Sikes, curator of insects at the Museum of the North and Professor of entomology at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. We spoke about bug camps, collecting, more generally about terrestrial arthropods in Alaska, and some particular questions of current interest. If you have […]
Since 2016 I have worked in Hoonah to help build a vision. The Hoonah Native Forest Partnership is a unique model of community-based forestry that seeks to meet the objectives of land managers and the needs of the community. The project relies on training a local workforce in natural resource inventory and landscape improvement. I’m […]
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. 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 […]
Mountain 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 […]
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 […]
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 Extract⅔ […]
Picture of the day Ama Dablam, a 6,812 m (22,349 ft) high mountain in the eastern Himalayas of Nepal, as seen from a nearby valley. For its soaring ridges and steep faces, the mountain is sometimes called the "Matterhorn of the Himalayas." Today is International Mountain Day.
Picture of the day 100 francs bearer share certificate, issued in 1919 by Compagnie Universelle Cinématographique, Paris. Graphic design with theatrical masks at the top, flanking putti and the company's coat of arms with CUC ligature.