Shorpy March 21, 2017

Delanceyplace.com

• in 1941, japan bombed the american territory of the philippines-- 7/22/19 July 22, 2019
  Today's selection -- from How to Hide An Empire by Daniel Immerwahr. On December 7, 1941, Japan bombed the American territory of the Philippines: "Nine hours after Japan attacked the territory of Hawai'i, another set of Japanese planes came into view over another U.S. territory, the Philippines. As at Pearl Har­bor, they dropped their bombs, […]
• the first self-portrait -- 7/19/19 July 19, 2019
  Today's selection -- from The Self-Portrait edited by Tobias G. Natter. The very first self-portrait in Western art, by the revered Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer of Nuremberg: "In 1943 Princeton University Press published the great monograph on Albrecht Dürer by the emigre art historian Erwin Panofsky. ... Panofsky ... spoke of Dürer's pioneering self-portraits. Panofsky […]

Bob Mayer

• Why Does Propane Have An Odor? July 22, 2019
  We know its in order to smell leaks, but what happened that someone realized this needed to be done? A terrible disaster. Unfortunately, that is usually the case. But that is why there is a gift in every failure. So that we learn. In this case, the event was the New London Schoolhouse explosion. “I […]
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• What was the most demanding military training you personally conducted? July 20, 2019
  Saw this question on Quora and it made me think. I went into Beast Barracks at West Point when I was seventeen and clueless. Then it seemed like my military career was filled with one more challenge after another as I sought them out. First, once you’ve been through a getting hazed school and then […]
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Hugh’s Views & News

• Thank You, And Goodbye For Now June 20, 2019
  Time has told me that now is the perfect opportunity for a blogging break. It’s not something I often do but is something I highlyContinue reading
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• Front Page Splash #flashfiction June 12, 2019
  What would you do if you found yourself on the front pages of every newspaper for the wrong reason? Continue reading
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Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog

• The Breakout Novel & Why Publishing is Desperate for the Next BIG Thing – by Kristen Lamb… July 23, 2019
  The breakout novel. All authors want to write one, and all agents want to discover one. Why? Because the breakout novel is the story that tips the scales. This is the novel that not only ignites avid readers to read MORE, but it also propels ordinary people to do the unthinkable. It makes them want […]
  The Story Reading Ape
• No Wasted Ink Writers Links July 22, 2019
  Originally posted on No Wasted Ink: Happy Monday everyone.  I hope you enjoy this week’s writer link offerings, several of which are writer’s life related in addition to general writing tips. Writing In Medias Res Six Stories That Focus Too Much on Side Characters Fantasy Unlocked: How to Get Teens Started with Writing Fantasy Goal-Oriented…
  The Story Reading Ape

I didn’t have my glasses on…

• new path. July 22, 2019
  shopping in the happy garden section today  gloves, pots, dirt, candles, seeds, fairy lights… and this. machete much?   — “if you’re doing something new there is always a sense of fear or foreboding, but you’re in new ground and you have to get out your machete and cut a new path.” -jeanine tesori
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Legends of Windemere

• Being a Single (And formerly a Stay At Home) Father July 22, 2019
  This topic is going to be a little funky because I’m bouncing between two similar, but different, topics.  I’ve been in both boats and felt like talking about them since they’ve been heavy on my mind.  This might be a … Continue reading →
  Charles Yallowitz

Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life

• Smorgasbord Posts from Your Archives – #Potluck – #Memoir – Remembering Dad 2013 by Sherrey Meyer July 22, 2019
  Welcome to the series  Posts from Your Archives, where bloggers put their trust in me. In this series, I dive into a blogger’s archives and select four posts to share here to my audience. If you would like to know … Continue reading →
  Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.

Bluebird of Bitterness

• Monday chuckles — comical label edition July 22, 2019
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• Sunday funnies July 21, 2019
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Elle Knowles: Finding Myself Through Writing

• 4 things that irked me today July 17, 2019
  Irk is a funny sounding word. It means to irritate, annoy, or exasperate. These are the things that irked me today. They also annoyed me and exasperated me. What are you doing? H asks this question too many times during the day. After almost three years of retirement he should realize I “do things.” “I’m […]
  Elle Knowles

Positively Present

• 17 Factors That Make Up a Mood July 16, 2019
  Get this print in the shop here! I'm in the midst of working on a very exciting project (can't wait to tell you about it soon!), and I've been listening to makeup videos while I work. I rarely even wear makeup, but there's something about these videos that just works so well as background noise! […]
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The Diesel-Electric Elephant Company, England.

• Didn’t like the River Weaver #narrowboat #boating July 19, 2019
  I know, I know… the River Weaver is a wonderful, picturesque river, slow, wide, banked by trees and with all … More
  Ian Hutson
• Loved the Anderton Boat Lift #narrowboat #boating July 18, 2019
  The Anderton Boat Lift raises and lowers boats some 50′ between the Trent & Mersey Canal and the River Weaver. … More
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Joan Reeves: Slingwords

• Still Time to Enter Summer Love Romance Giveaway July 20, 2019
  July is drawing to a close, but there's still time to enter the Summer Love Romance Giveaway which closes at noon on July 29.The PrizesKindle Fire 7 TabletKate Spade New York Canvas Book Tote$20 worth of ebooks from Amazon$20 Amazon gift card$15 worth of ebooks from Amazon$10 Amazon gift card (2 will be awarded)Book FairRemember […]
  Joan Reeves
• Fredericksburg, Wine & Austin Singer Bruce Smith July 18, 2019
  I haven't had a chance to report on my wine (writing research) journey through Fredericksburg, Texas.In one word? Fantastic.We tasted "sunshine in a glass" at several wineries in the scenic hills of Fredericksburg.We ended our first day at Pedernales Cellars. After the tasting, we decided to sit on the patio beneath the shade of a […]
  Joan Reeves

SassyZenGirl

• The Amazing CAPE PENINSULA – Breathtaking Scenic Ocean Drives, Penguins & the Cape of Good Hope April 3, 2019
  ********* The Cape Peninsula and Western Cape region are absolutely breathtaking! I especially love the turquoise waters that are so typical for the Cape scenery. You can instantly recognize this region just by that color – that’s how special it is! A Road Trip Around the Cape Peninsula One of the most fun things to do […]
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WASP Final Flight

• Lucile Doll Wise, 43-7 | August 2, 2018 August 17, 2018
  "Jacqueline Cochran was looking for WASP.  They told me I would have to be interviewed and they would contact me when they came to the Wichita area.  But I didn’t wait for that.  I went down to Houston for my interview, to speed things up.  And I think that’s one of the smartest things I […]
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• Jean McCreery, 44-W-10. |. May 10, 2018 July 20, 2018
  "My first flight was with a barnstormer at the age of five.  I loved it!  I also tried to 'fly' out of the barn loft with an umbrella.  This was less than successful..."  WASP Jean Terrell McCreery, 44-10 The indomitable Marguerite Jean Terrell Moreo McCreery has "...slipped the surly bonds of Earth. And danced the skies on […]
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World United Music

• The Minstral Show – (Episode 074) July 1, 2019
  The Minstral Show – (Episode 074) Welcome to the Minstral Show, the podcast that spotlights the very best music from around the world, made exclusively in the 21st century. Today’s spotlight revisits the positive energy of rock n roll featuring “The Revox, Teenage Frames and Pretty Volume with a little bit of blues by Burton […]
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Stump the Bookseller

• 329E: Myfanwy – A Romance July 18, 2019
  “Myfanwy” is a short story that was included in an anthology of teen romances.  The preface of the book had the lyrics to either “Why Must I be a Teenager in Love” or “Do You Wanna Dance?” The story involves … Continue reading →
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Ana’s Attic

• The Hating Game by Sally Thorne – Audiobook Review July 7, 2019
  The Hating Game by Sally Thorne Narrated by Katie Schorr Standalone. Contemporary Romance. The Hating Game by Sally Thorne has been on my radar for a while, but I never got a chance to read it. I was in the middle of it when the movie casting news came out I didn’t even know there […]
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The Authors’ Billboard

• Changing Direction by Mona Risk July 22, 2019
  How do we act when life deals us a difficult blow? When obstacles stop us at every turn? Often times we remained frozen in a place where moving becomes difficult or seems impossible. We focus on how we cannot do something versus how we can do something different. Rather than being stuck in place, change […]
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• If You Could Live Your Life Over Again… July 18, 2019
  If you had your life to live all over again, what would you do differently? Or would you? Continue Reading → The post If You Could Live Your Life Over Again… appeared first on The Authors' Billboard.
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eReaderLove

• $20 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway October 4, 2015
  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 […]
  Murphy

Instafreebie

• See It First: Allison Rose, John-Clement Gallo, and Amy Sumida June 27, 2019
  We love introducing Prolific Works 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 Prolific Works and be free to discover authors you’ll love. We’re thrilled to share the latest and greatest from our teen and young adult […]
  Dalia Sadaka

Shorpy

• City of Mackinac: 1905 July 22, 2019
  Circa 1905. "D.& C. steamer at dock, St. Ignace, Michigan." The Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Company's City of Mackinac. 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative. View full size.
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Kim’s Shopping

• A Brief Guide to Medical Insurance Coverage July 22, 2019
  As an increasing number of families pay nearly $1,000 a month for healthcare, many people still don’t understand how medical insurance coverage works. Even though it’s a necessary expense, much like cars, people don’t know what’s under the hood of what they’re paying for. Check out our guide for a more complete understanding of how […]
  Connie

Thoroughly Reviewed

• Best Filing Cabinet July 20, 2019
  Top 10 Filing Cabinets Filing Cabinet Buying Guide If you have a business that involves a lot of files and paperwork you will want...
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Whimpulsive

• Weekend Update – Bookish Nostalgia July 2019 July 21, 2019
  Bookish Nostalgia July 2019 I totally stole this idea from Kay at Kay’s Reading Life. Every month she looks back in her reading records to see what she was reading this month in past years. I decided that would be fun even though my reading spreadsheet doesn’t go back as far as Kay’s records do. […]
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Debra Lynn Dadd

• PFAS Chemicals Found in Farm Produce July 8, 2019
  PFAS, or polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a family of chemicals that are used to make non-stick coatings such as Teflon.  Sometimes called Forever Chemicals, they persist in the environment and body and have been linked to health issues such as hindered growth and learning and increased cancer risk. There has been increasing concern about contamination from […]
  Lisa Powers
• Handbag Materials June 25, 2019
  Question from Wendy Lisa, Can you tell me if it’s toxic to carry handbags made of these materials? I know I may need to find out more details about the chemicals but this is what I have so far. Handbag 1: Dyed Nylon with Water and Stain Resistant Coating Dyed Italian Leather Nylon Strap Handbag […]
  Lisa Powers

BloominThyme

• How to Boil Vegetables July 10, 2019
  Sounds like an easy question, right? Maybe not so. Harvesting my abundance of potatoes, I decided to make mashed potatoes. Peering over my shoulder, my husband noted that I should be waiting until the water boils BEFORE placing my potatoes into the pot. I stopped to wonder. Was he right? I don’t happen to know […]
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• Biodiversity and the Home Garden July 2, 2019
  Biodiversity gardening is gardening with the intention of increasing native biodiversity. Basically, it means creating an environment conducive to attracting a vast array of wildlife important for our planet’s health. Think pollinators. Why? Because their numbers are dwindling at a rapid pace and without them, we die. Pretty straightforward, but what can we do about […]
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The Nerdy Farm Wife

• Rose Infused Witch Hazel May 10, 2019
  Soothing roses and anti-inflammatory witch hazel combine in this beautiful rose infused witch hazel – perfect to use as a facial toner, for bug bites, acne, sunburn, varicose veins & more! My roses are in full bloom this week and I’ve been busily preserving them in all sorts of ways! I first made this lovely […]
  Jan @ The Nerdy Farm Wife

Damndelicious

• Thai Chicken Thighs July 21, 2019
  Cilantro, Thai basil, fish sauce, lime juice and brown sugar = best marinade ever. Grilled or cooked on a grill pan on the stovetop! Greetings from NYC! Guys, it is toasty here. What’s so funny is that the last time I was here with Ben, it was for the Thanksgiving parade last year and it […]
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Foodimentary

• 2019 March Food Holidays March 13, 2019
  Celebrate March Food Holidays National Fresh Celery Month National Noodle Month National Flour Month National Frozen Food Month National Nutrition Month National Peanut Month National Hot Cross Bun Day (Good Friday) National Sauce Month National Caffeine Awareness Month Daily Holidays  March 1  National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day – March 2 National Banana Cream Pie Day – […]
  John-Bryan Hopkins

National Day Calendar

• July 23, 2019 – GORGEOUS GRANDMA DAY – NATIONAL VANILLA ICE CREAM DAY July 23, 2019
  The post July 23, 2019 – GORGEOUS GRANDMA DAY – NATIONAL VANILLA ICE CREAM DAY appeared first on National Day Calendar.
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Recipe Tin Eats

• Laksa Noodle Soup July 22, 2019
  Laksa – the iconic Malaysian spicy coconut noodle soup! An incredibly rich, fragrant, complex flavoured broth loaded with all the essential classic Laksa toppings. This is an easy Laksa recipe because it’s made with a store bought Laksa paste which is spruced up to make a restaurant quality Laksa. You can’t just dump laksa paste into coconut milk!!... […]
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Limecello

• Aidee’s List of Books Read from August 2018 through June 2019 July 20, 2019
  I am a terrible, overwhelmed human being, so here is my list for the last year. As you will probably realize, I’ve done a lot less reading, and a lot of re-reading. I’ve put an asterisk “*” by the books I’ve re-read. *Tinker by Wen Spencer (audiobook) B *Wolf Who Rules by Wen Spencer (audiobook) […]
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• Team ALBTALBS TBR Challenge Review: Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston July 17, 2019
  Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston Contemporary romance published by St. Martin’s Griffin on May 14, 2019 What happens when America’s First Son falls in love with the Prince of Wales? When his mother became President, Alex Claremont-Diaz was promptly cast as the American equivalent of a young royal. Handsome, charismatic, genius—his image […]
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A Redleg’s Rides

• Uraling to Boreas Pass, to be known as the Kidney Stone Ride July 19, 2019
  Thursday, July 18The day started with a new pain on the left lower side of my back.  After some stretching moves, the pain subsided so I thought no more of it, thinking it was just old age catching up with me.Martha and I rode over to nearby Breckenridge and I dropped her off to check […]
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• Camping at the Prospector Campground near Dillon, CO July 18, 2019
  We left the Rabbit Ears Pass area this morning and displaced south on CO Hwy 9 to Dillon, CO and the Prospector Campground run by the US Forest Service.Along the way we checked out cell reception of the campsites on the border of Green Mountain Lake but there wasn’t enough signal to fully explore any […]
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Lorie Smith Schaefer

• Book Report: What’s up with Eleanor? July 20, 2019
  Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine I listened to the brilliant reading by Cathleen McCarron of this brilliant book during walks and car rides this summer. (Thank you, Overdrive!) I found the damaged, habit-driven Eleanor utterly charming. Her very literal view of the world makes for some very humorous moments. Eleanor’s not crazy but the world […]
  Lorie Smith Schaefer
• Mid-week Wisdom July 17, 2019
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Sue Vincent’s Daily Echo

• Calanais: Folkal Points… July 23, 2019
  * It seems strange now to think that these sites were ever considered in isolation from their surroundings but they undoubtedly once were. * Continue reading at France and Vincent
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• Magic #midnighthaiku July 22, 2019
  Sea of purity Magical tides ebb and flow Wheels of wonder turn *
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Medal of Honor Monday