Sharon Christa McAuliffe (September 2, 1948 – January 28, 1986)

A new article in the journal World Development, by Matthew Berman, professor of economics at ISER, examines how the Permanent Fund dividend (PFD) has reduced poverty among the 60,000 or so Alaska Natives living in small, isolated communities far off the road system. PFDs are cash payments the state government...

The council adopted a separate professional workplace conduct policy. It prohibits a variety of behavior.

A crowd of determined well-wishers braved a wind-driven downpour to cheer the Ketchikan High School team’s return from Texas, where they took top honors at the national competition.

Attention Alaskans and would-be Alaska visitors! The Anchorage Museum Thomas Planetarium will officially reopen on Saturday, April 21 after an exended renovation period.  International Astronomy Day is a fun way to not only introduce kids to stars and planets, it’s also a great opportunity to embrace the concept that there is far, far more to […]

In addition to the blogging I do here, I do  a monthly post for the Northwest Parkinson's Disease Foundation. From time to time I re-post work from there here. This is a favorite from December 2016. It's called Lies That Parkinson's Disease Told me.Yes, I should have known better than to trust Parkinson’s Disease. PD […]

Hello friends, We have a meeting coming up this Saturday at 3:30 on the fifth floor of the Pioneer Home in glamorous downtown Anchorage.  To get a different angle on PD, my hope is to have a discussion centered around the question "What is something that I learned from having Parkinson's Disease? " So come […]

We had a lot of very happy winners at this year’s Alaska Summer Showcase on Mar. 31! All photos by Rob Stapleton ©2018 Alaskafoto.com    The post Photo Gallery: Alaska Summer Showcase 2018 appeared first on Alaska Travelgram.

Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris My rating: 3 of 5 stars I listened to the Audible version mixed with reading the Kindle version. I was really looking forward to reading this book. Perhaps my excitement over it raised my expectations too high. It isn’t a bad story. The Audible version is excellently read. I […]

Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris My rating: 3 of 5 stars I listened to the Audible version mixed with reading the Kindle version. I was really looking forward to reading this book. Perhaps my excitement over it raised my expectations too high. It isn’t a bad story. The Audible version is excellently read. I […]

On the last day of November, I went outside after dark for a winter beehive check. I wanted to see if the honey bees were still alive and if they needed more food. This is our first winter with bees, and Alaska beehives don’t have high survival rates for wintering over. Alaska winters are extremely […]

Driving through neighborhoods during fall time, it’s common to see big black trash bags stuffed with raked leaves sitting on the curb, waiting for garbage day. When your yard (or a nearby neighbor’s yard) is filled with leafy, deciduous trees, although it’s a chore to rake up falling leaves, you’re actually bagging up brown gold that […]

These smooth and creamy Dairy Free Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are so easy and convenient to prepare. I love being able to throw everything in the Instant Pot bowl and walk away, instead of... Visit Allergy Free Alaska to view the full post!

  We came to this land in June of this year, in the midst of a heatwave. We thought we could make a home from the dust but we left after less than two weeks, frustrated. Our plans foiled.  Maybe it wasn’t time yet. Maybe we wimped out. And so we left. For two months […]

I lack direction.Well, in addition to that, I mean I lack a sense of direction. I have been known to make four right turns and be utterly mystified that I came back to where I was. So negotiating a new place takes practice.In New York, this is how I leave a subway or a building: […]

When I was a teenager, my mother used to take me to Dora Myers Corsetry to buy bras, and I HATED IT. Old ladies with glasses strung on beaded chains would poke and prod at me, and – did I mention I HATED IT? Why couldn’t we just go to Macy’s like all the other […]

Roll up some inspiration – Burl Ives http://alaskabush.com/bushradio/wp-content/uploads/Roll-up-some-inspiration-Burl-Ives.mp3 I got stoned and I missed it – Shel Silverstein w/ Dr. Hook http://alaskabush.com/bushradio/wp-content/uploads/got-stoned-and-I-missed-it.mp3 Natural Mystic – Bob Marley http://alaskabush.com/bushradio/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Natural_mystic_bob_marley.mp3 I want to get HIGH – Rita Marley http://alaskabush.com/bushradio/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/I_Want_to_Get_High1.mp3 Henry – New Riders Of The Purple Sage http://alaskabush.com/bushradio/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/henry1.mp3   Sweet Leaf – Storm Orphans http://alaskabush.com/bushradio/wp-content/uploads/Storm_Orphans_-_Sweet_Leaf.mp3

RIP Prince The Revolution Will Be Colorized http://alaskabush.com/bushradio/music/the-revolution-will-be-colorized-Prince.mp3

      This is a developing story FAIRBANKS – The Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race has sanctioned former champion Hugh Neff, a hard driver and veteran of both that race […]

The whining, can you hear it? The screech and the wail, A man can’t help but fear it; It screams of time to bail From the car-filled Chugach bowl with its ugly, […]

The Book of Joe, by Jonathan Tropper, Bantam Books, 368 pages I don’t often read books by men. I don’t go out of my way to avoid them. It’s just that I seem drawn to women’s voice, women’s stories. Too many male authors seem to write too much on the surface. What I like, and… […]

So I’m in Tucson, with no Internet access (I’ve wisely scheduled these posts so that it looks as if I’m more connected than I really am, hee, hee),  and when I finally got my butt to the library and opened up my email, I was met with good news: My hybrid creative nonfiction piece How Mary,… […]

This is the best recipe I've tried in a long time. I found it over on "The Domestic Rebel"....my picky-picky husband is in love with this sweet treat!!!The bottom crust is a deliciously TENDER shortbread, then there is a simple layer of raspberry jam, nuts and more shortbread pieces on top. It couldn't be easier!!! […]

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 […]

100 Plus Women Who Care is a group of inspiring women philanthropists who are contributing to the Mat-Su community Source: WelcomeFiled under: Ramblings

In Anchorage, Alaska right now it's about 50 degrees Fahrenheit. I'm putting out seeds that are safe for before the final frost, and my rhubarb is starting to come up. For all of you who are waiting for spring, I hope you enjoy this coloring page! You can print the blank Tulips in the Sun […]

There were squid kids, a raven clan, and jellyfish galore during the 18th annual Parade of the Species, held Friday, April 20, through downtown Sitka as part of Earth Day and Earth Week activities hosted by the Sitka Conservation Society. This year’s parade … 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 April 22nd show featured a conversation with Phil Mooney, retired biologist with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. In this conversation Phil shared several stories about experiences involving bears during his career as a biologist … Continue reading →

After the steadier rain of Wednesday, Thursday’s pattern shifted to more showery conditions. As the day went on, the sun broke through a few times, but the trade off was especially heavy showers at times. This lasted into the night, … Continue reading →

A few nights ago I had a “breakwater” experience in my photography career. A tidal one. A heart-stopping, adrenaline pumping, oh-shoot-what-now, moment.  I’ve had quite a time laughing at it now and feel I need get it down for the record so that 10 years from now I can’t stretch the story too much. So […]

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 […]

Every spring feels like waking up from hibernation--despite best attempts at warding off seasonal affective disorder. I recall asking my cousins and aunt how they survived the winters when we visited Alaska three years before moving here, as that was my biggest reason for not wanting to live in Alaska.  They said you need to […]

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 […]

Enjoy my list of Easy Snack Hacks to keep you fueled up on the Weight Watchers Freestyle Plan and running strong. No matter if you're walking, riding bikes, working at home or on the job, my Snack Hacks are here to help. The post Easy Snack Hacks appeared first on Little House Big Alaska. No […]

One day Alice came to a fork in the road and saw a Cheshire cat in a tree. “Which road do I take?”, she asked. “Where do you want to go?”, was his response. “I don’t know”, Alice answered. “Then”, said the cat, “it doesn’t matter.” ~ Lewis Carroll It is Christmas day, and I […]

I’ll be the first to tell you I’m not a fan of pink, painting my nails, makeup, cutesy knick-knacks, or chick flicks. So when I look at those “best Christmas gifts for women” lists, there really isn’t much on them I’d actually want to receive for Christmas. I’m just not a girly-girl. I’d rather have […]

Mountain View voter turnout more than doubled during Anchorage’s first vote-by-mail election this spring. In precincts 500 and 505, where turnout has previously hovered below 7 percent, approximately 15.58 and 13.5 percent of registered voters cast a ballot in the 2018 municipal election, according to results published by the Municipal Clerk’s Office. It’s the first […]

WC has been accused of posting photos of boring birds. While there are no boring birds, it’s true that some have broader appeal than others. So here’s a lot of folks’ candidate for the most beautiful bird in the Western Hemisphere, the Resplendant Quetzal. The bird is about 15 inches long, plus about 26 inches […]

Labor Day weekend brought big change to the cabin...we got a driveway right up to the house!  All summer we have parked out on the main driveway and used the quad or the 6x6 to get up to the house.  In June my dad helped me cut a new trail in following what would become […]

There's no better way to start your day thanwith a piece of this incredible sourdough coffee cakeand a nice cup of hot coffee...Servings: (9) Prep: 10 Mins.Bake: 30 to 35 Mins.INGREDIENTSCake1 cup 'fed' sourdough starter  --[Click this link for "Sandra's Homemade Sourdough Starter"]1⁄3 cup Mazola oil1 large egg1 cup all-purpose flour3⁄4 cup granulated sugar1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt1 […]

A terrific addition to smoothies, hot or iced tea, cocktails, etc.Yield: 1-3/4 cups Prep: 5 Mins.Cook: 2 Mins.INGREDIENTS:1 cup granulated sugar1 cup waterJuice of 1 large lemonMETHODIn a small saucepan, combine the 1 cup of sugar with 1 cup of water and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderately low heat, stirring, until the sugar […]

  Took me 4 years to get to this workshop. When I wrote a story about my garbage anxiety when the bears wake up and raid our cul-de-sac and the […] The post Erma Bombeck Workshop: Get Your Funny On! appeared first on Lois Paige Simenson.

[from SAFM cookbook] This wonderful recipe comes directly from I Heart Kale and their blog at http://iheartkale.blogspot.com 3 large red waxy potatoes, very thinly sliced 4 tablespoons melted salted butter 10 leaves kale (the curly-edged green or purple kinds are good here), washed, stemmed and finely chopped freshly ground black pepper 5 tablespoons grated parmesan […]

This post contains affiliate links. Maple Glazed Toasted Oatmeal Scones are buttery, nutty-tasting and topped with a sweet maple glaze. Oatmeal adds texture to the scones while the glaze adds some sweetness. They’re a great addition to breakfast, or make a great snack for your coffee break. I spent my first Friday off doing absolutely […]

Winter ecstasyThis week is spring break for Kodiak schools.Waaaay back in the 20th Century, spring break trips to the mountains were a big part of my time as a student at the University of Alaska.This year, Elias and I revived that tradition of spring break trips to the mountains and made our long-planned foray to […]

Last week we finally got out on the water to start our pilot study of juvenile Pacific cod winter ecology.It was a little nerve-racking to use someone else's boat (the University's skiff). We're pretty used to knowing the gear we rely on.But everything went just fine. We had a cracker day, as you can see.And […]

[What Do I Know?  tends to shy away from taking explicit partisan stances on political races, preferring to present facts and let the reader decide.  And technically, my objections to Sen. Dunleavy are not because of his party membership, but because of his individual actions.  The specific actions I saw that so disturbed me were […]

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Today's selection -- from This Is Your Brain on Parasites by Kathleen McAuliffe. The impact of roundworm on children: "Toxocara is better known to pet owners as roundworm­ -- those pale yellow wriggling threads that dogs and cats sometimes cough up or that are passed in their stools along with thousands of the parasite's microscopic […]

Today's selection -- from Leonardo and the Last Supper by Ross King. Italians of Leonardo da Vinci's time drank five times more wine than modern Italians: "Virtually all paintings of the Last Supper showed bread and wine on the table. Occasionally a chalice of wine would be depicted in front of Christ, as for example […]

Today the 10th book in the epic Area 51 series which has sold over 1 million copies in print and a million in eBook, comes out.The print and audio are also available. AREA 51: Redemption It’s also only $1.99. In fact, the entire Area 51 series has been on sale in April for $1.99 each […]

My latest opus, which I believe is book #72, will be out on Tuesday. Area 51: Redemption picks up at the end of Area 51: The Truth while also incorporating material from Nosferatu and Legend. It’s been a while since I revisited this series. So much so that it was originally published under a pen […]

President Obama appears in a BuzzFeed video promoting the Affordable Care Act. FOXNews: “I yearn for my president looking presidential and serious right now.” George Will: “Some people think this diminishes the presidency.” President Obama in a radio interview with Marc Maron … Continue reading →

In the world of espionage, there are spies — and then there are spies. The majority of spies operate under an official cover. They may actually be agents of an intelligence service — the CIA, for example — but they’re usually … Continue reading →

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Next time you take a walk in the forest, take my advice and listen to what it's telling you.

Originally posted on Author Don Massenzio: By Guest Blogger Kathryn Craft ? A developmental edit can feel a lot like sending your child to school for the first time. You’ve had several years to exert your influence on his upbringing and must now allow others into his journey. You may be ready to push the…

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  kinders weave all the threads together. — “we don’t accomplish anything alone and whatever happens is the result of the whole tapestry of one’s life and all the weavings of individual threads from one to another that creates something.” -sandra day o’connor Advertisements

I’ve been holding this one back for a while because I wanted to connect it to the character bio on Thursday.  Take a look at the Scrumptious Siren, Chastity Sullivan, and Mab’s slight issue with the lustful businesswoman.  She’s gradually … Continue reading →

Welcome to the second part of the Aretha Franklin story and here is a reminder of this incredible artist’s honours and achievements. From the age of fourteen to the present day Aretha Franklin has been entertaining and delighting audiences with … Continue reading →

At some point during your first year as a human being, the adults throw a real curveball at you. They expect you to start understanding what right and wrong mean. These lessons come in the form of mysterious reactions that follow certain things you do. After you pull all the books from the bottom shelf […]

Now that H has retired and his health insurance is that old people insurance – aka Medicare – Andrew is no longer covered for dental. So yesterday I was searching online for some dental insurance for Andrew. I just wanted to see the costs so I could compare. Of course this site wanted info so […]

"If you only walk on sunny days, you'll never reach your destination." Paulo Coelho PRINT SHOP! : new, new, new prints in the shop! check 'em out Even If You Don't Feel Ready : "there's no telling where a ripple might lead" How I Learned to Stop Absorbing Others' Emotions : so important! Warm Ocean […]

Fork ‘andles? Got any ‘O’s? Got any brown bread? I always worry somewhat when… Actually, no, that sentence is complete … More

Yes, that is Admiral Lord Nelson’s toilet, although I think that the velvet rope and stand was a later addition, … More

I read articles about self-protection. One I've never really thought of is to use an air horn as a layer of protection.Actually, this is probably a good strategy since criminals want to be as inconspicuous as possible. This kind of noise would wake anyone!The Sabre Sport & Safety Horn has a 115dB horn and can […]

Luv The Planet Reusable Grocery BagHappy Earth Day! Want to know 3 things you can do in the name of ecology that pay lasting rewards?1. Get some cloth or canvas tote bags and throw them in the trunk of your car. Use these for bagging your groceries. The bagger at the checkout will use your […]

Social Media have become a dominating force in our lives over the past decade.  Just look at these mind-blowing statistics: The average person has 5 social media accounts The average person spends 1 hour 40 minutes per day on social media Facebook has over 1.4 billion users 50% of all Internet users are on Facebook […]

"My favorite word?  Oh, honor. That to me is more than a word.   That’s a way of life.  I mean, I’d die for honor.   That sounds melodramatic maybe, but, that’s how I feel." WASP Shutsy Reynolds Pioneering woman pilot, silversmith, lapidarist, silk screener, airbrush artist and humanitarian Florence Shutsy Reynolds took her last flight on […]

“It seemed to me that there were very clear issues in World War II, and I wanted to be part of it...to tell the truth, I really wanted to be a hero.”            WASP Carla Howard Horowitz Carla Howard Horowitz was born May 28, 1922, in Chicago.  It was there she […]

Hello and welcome to this weeks episode of “The Minstral Show”!EPISODE 41There is an awakening taking place today that is led by an empathic moral desire to make the world a better place. This awakening has morphed into a global collective consciousness, brought to life by the individual and our common moral foundations over the […]

My daughter’s class was reading a book a few years ago — she was in 5th grade, at a school I lovingly referred to as ‘the school for super smart, socially challenged children,’ and they listened to a few chapters … Continue reading →

Wicked Book Weekend is THIS WEEKEND!!! Over a year of work and it’s all coming to a head! Eeek! *This page will shut down the week of 4/18. This list will not be updated after 4/18 so make sure you check prices.   Welcome to the weekly list! The 99¢ and FREE list has gotten […]

Greetings, My Wonderful Friends: As many of you know, Joe and I purchased a fixer upper three years ago, and you might also appreciate how much of an adventure AND a challenge the undertaking has been. After nearly three years of renovating the fixer-upper Joe and I bought May 2015, we’ve completed the mission of […]

There’s more to sexy than looks. Being smart is just plain sexy. So it follows that brain health is of great importance. My sexy, intelligent man likes me–in part because he thinks I’m smart as well as beautiful. (Okay, maybe he’s blind, but I soak up his compliments anyway.) I read many articles about how […]

We are excited to give away an Amazon Gift Card worth $20 to one of our lucky visitors. We will be doing many more of these in the future. This is the first one we have done in a while. To enter, please follow the instructions on the giveaway app below. Good luck! a Rafflecopter […]

We love introducing Instafreebie readers to great stories and big ideas. Take a chance on new authors and try great stories from old favorites. See it first every day with Instafreebie and be free to discover authors you’ll love. We’re thrilled to share the latest and greatest from our science fiction genres! Time Travel Preview A Girl […]

June 1939. West Carlin, Nevada. "Brakeman on the Union Pacific Challenger." Photo by Dorothea Lange for the Farm Security Administration. View full size.

Having a credit card can mean one of two things. Either it can cripple you with credit card debt, or it can reward you with free cash, prizes and airplane tickets. We prefer the second option. While embracing plastic comes with its share fare of risks, there are also many benefits. So, if you aren’t […]

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Blackberry Winter by Sarah Jio Genre: Fiction Format: Trade Paperback and Ebook Publisher: Plume Publication Date: 2012 Pages: 290 Source: Library (Trade Paperback) and Purchased (ebook) The Book: From the publisher: Seattle, 1933. Single mother Vera Ray kisses her three-year-old son, Daniel, goodnight and departs to work the night-shift at a local hotel. She emerges […]

This is the interior design website of my friend Rowena, who I have known for years. She knows absolutely everything about toxics in interior design products and carries only the most natural, organic and pure. “We strive to create beautiful, colorful, and environmentally friendly living spaces using healthy materials that are also socially responsible.” She […]

Custom sofas built with your choice of materials—made in 4 weeks in Los Angeles. “None of our fabrics have fire retardants or stain finishes and we even offer 100% natural like cotton, hemp and wool, and some certified organic textiles as well..” This is a morph of the custom sofas that used to be at […]

I love visiting with schools to talk gardening. And when it comes to the garden, there’s nothing more fun than gardening with kids. It’s a natural fit! Kinda like worms and dirt, bees and flowers, these kids get it and love the experience. As do I. It’s heartening to see the kids take an active […]

Today the 7th Annual Authors in Bloom Blog Hop begins and not a moment too soon. Granted, I’ve been gardening for months now, but many of you are chomping at the bit to get outside and get digging. Stop the snow! Hold the chill! Bring on the April showers and May flowers. After all, it’s […]

I originally made these lotion bars for my husband. His primary job is as a rock mason and the mortar and rough stone often leaves his hands dry, cracked, and bleeding. At night, I put salve on them, and while that helped a lot, it just wasn’t enough. Lotion bars have a long history of […]

The BEST and easiest 5 ingredient dinner ever! With perfectly golden brown, crisp, rosemary roasted potatoes and the most amazing buttery skillet steak! When I first looked at this meal, I thought, “Father’s Day goals here.” But wait. As much as I love my dad, I’m not about to pass up the perfect cast iron […]

Happy Pigs in a Blanket Day! Here are today’s facts to about Pigs-in-a-Blanket:   The first written record of pigs in a blanket occurs in Betty Crocker’s Cooking for Kids in 1957. Pigs in a blanket are also known as devils on horsebacks, kilted sausages, and wiener winks.     In the United Kingdom, pigs in blankets are small […]

An outrageously delicious, effortless chicken dinner made on one tray: Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Drumsticks AND crispy smashed potatoes. These chicken legs are lip smackingly delicious – no marinating, and just FOUR ingredients for...  Read More » The post Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Smashed Potatoes appeared first on RecipeTin Eats.

We are beyond excited to have author Lucy Monroe join us today to share with us how the current social climate changes thanks to movements such as #MeToo have changed, or not changed, how she writes romance.  May 1st is Protomagia in Greece, otherwise known as May Day (or Labor Day internationally), because this is […]

[aka Why I Didn’t and Don’t Read Much RS] Hi friends! This was posted – gosh, February 23, 2011. It was my third post with H&H … and I’m sharing it for a few reasons. First of all, I plan on eventually reposting all my old HH stuff here. Secondly … this specifically ties into […]

UTB: Utah Boondocking.Update: Added pics from Tim LaughlinNot a bad sunrise, especially since I'd managed to wake up before the alarm....Today's riding would involve 7 other rigs besides Scarlett.  I would ride sweep as I had Sena Headphone comms with Tim L. who was leading the ride.Here's a cool one from Timfrom the Shafer's Trail […]

Short post today, being a typical Monday spent it working on issues and having to scramble a bit in the afternoon to find Internet access.  The local cell tower I'd been using didn't have internet connectivity you see, I was getting 3 Bars of 4G LTE but when the cell tower can't connect to the […]

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The Alice Network I told myself I wouldn’t go back to the dark and desperate world of WWII Europe’s deprivations. But it’s been awhile, and a friend recommended The Alice Network. Besides, this story takes place during WWI and just after WWII. I took the risk and was rewarded. Quinn’s writing is intimate and compelling, alternating […]

Reblogged from Tallis Steelyard: As I walk the streets of Port Naain, it strikes me how people try and look the part. Setting aside the mercenary horseman cantering by, you have the butcher with his blood spattered apron. You have … Continue reading →

Vernal wizardry A solitary singer In guise of herald Breathless before such beauty I stand in silence spellbound For Colleen’s poetry challenge  

Millions of Americans abuse medications, which is why National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 28 is so vital. Find out how you can take part. Read More

There are only two federally operated schools systems in the U.S., and one of them is for the thousands of students who don’t even live on the continent. Read More