Today's encore selection -- from Citizen Coke: The Making of Coca-Cola Capitalism by Bartow J. Elmore. As it grew to be a national and international company, Coke's future solvency was contingent upon the perpetuation of cheap sugar production: "Fortunately for Coke, there was lots of sugar available for purchase when Coke was first invented, as sugarcane […]
Today's selection-- from Breath by James Nestor. The amygdala is a profound center of fear in the human brain—but it is not the only one: “In the United States, a girl whom psychologists would name S. M. was born … with a rare genetic condition called Urbach-Wiethe disease. The condition caused cell mutations and a […]
Shelter from the Storm, the 6th book in the Green Beret series (Will Kane) is out today. Set in late 1978, Will Kane becomes embroiled with terrorist who have kidnapped his ex-wife in a remote town in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. Die Hard with snow. And at the end, he is back in […]
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...
Most writers are familiar with the terms “plot turn” and “plot twist,” but a lot of writers have a vague understanding of which is which. Some may wonder if there even is a difference, and if there is, what is the difference? Sometimes “twists and turns” is used to describe a plot, even if the plot […]
The pom-pom next to its bowl of food A wildlife hospital just solved a hilarious case of mistaken identity. On Thursday, a woman brought in a baby hedgehog to the Lower Moss Nature Reserve and Wildlife Hospital in Cheshire, England — only to be told it wasn’t an animal in need, but a beanie […]
(Written about the constant reaching for hope, which is followed by an inevitable crushing of disappointment.) I see a pattern That I follow to perfection Reaching for the ring High above my head Basking me In a golden glow Barely … Continue reading →
Welcome to the series of Posts from Your Archives and I will be sharing posts from the SECOND six months of 2023 from your archives. If you wish to be included the information is at the the end of the … Continue reading →
Myself, 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 […]
There are about 7,000 languages spoken around the world -- and they all have different sounds, vocabularies and structures. But do they shape the way we think? Cognitive scientist Lera Boroditsky shares examples of language -- from an Aboriginal community in Australia that uses cardinal directions instead of left and right to the multiple words […]
A round-up of some of my favorite winter quotes. There are so many wonderful quotes about winter, but these are the ones that really resonate the most with me. If… The post Favorite Winter Quotes appeared first on Positively Present - Dani DiPirro.
Life is often puzzling, isn't it?Sometimes, it seems that everything in the world is changing—all at once.Software and websites you use change just when you've become comfortable working with them.Everything you've grown accustomed to is going away and/or changing.Maybe it's a department store where you loved to shop that's closing for good. Maybe it's as […]
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.
Help! Seeking illustrated children’s book possibly from 1980s or 1990s featuring anthropomorphic elephants. Story centers on girl/grandaughter spending the day with grandmother. Grandmother elephant has wrinkly skin, possibly wears glasses.
Icebreaker: A Novel by Hannah Grace Narrated by Elizabeth Louise and Tim Paige 1st in a series of standalones. New Adult Romance. I grew up figure skating. I wanted to go to the Olympics and even went to a figure skating sleepaway camp where the boys were hockey players. I have smelled those guys, and […]
November 1942. "Washington, D.C. Clerk and ticket seller searching for reservations at the Union Station." Acetate negative by Gordon Parks, Office of War Information. View full size.
November 1942. "Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (vicinity). Champion No. 1 coal cleaning plant of Pittsburgh Coal Company." Photo by John Collier, Office of War Information. View full size.
A holiday chestnut worth reheating over the Shorpy Duraflame. "Christmas 1954." My grandmother Sarah Hall (1904-2000) in her living room in Miami Shores four years before I was born. She made the mantel decoration, which saw service for many years, with Brazilian pepper berries from a big tree in the backyard, mixed […]
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.
The current climate in the US presents an opportune moment for homeowners to embark on renovation projects. Recent data underscores a slight easing in the cost of construction materials from … The post The Ultimate Guide to Financing Home Improvements 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 March 28, 2024 is: flout \FLOUT\ verb To flout something, such as a law or rule, is to treat it with contemptuous disregard. A teenager flouting a curfew, for example, will not hide the fact that they are out past the time they are required to be […]
While Twilight is what put Kristen Stewart on the map in the first place, if it were up to the actor of today the wholefranchise would have been over in approximately 30 minutes. “[Edward] was trying to control whether or not she made choices for herself, and I would have broken up with him immediately,” […]
Claire Danes may not have gotten her full due for Fleishman Is In Trouble, but she’s still one of prestige television’s most esteemed stars. Having brought home multiple Emmy Awards for Homeland, an early entry in Peak TV’s peak, Danes is set to reteam with showrunner Howard Gordon on a new limited series, The Beast…Read […]
Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire is a mouthful of a title. And one that’s surprisingly hard to parse out on its own, especially as it suggests more of a brand collab between those famed cinematic monsters than anything else. Then again, that may well be the best way of understanding what’s happening in this […]
The Sympathizer, the new HBO limited series from Park Chan-Wook and Robert Downey Jr., premieres next month, and it couldn’t come at a more perfect time. Aside from Park being behind the camera for the first time since 2022’s Decision To Leave, Downey is riding high off his recent Oscar win and is apparently making […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. A creamy, hearty chicken stew with vegetables and homemade light and fluffy dumplings! Comes together so quick too! Creamy chicken noodle soup with tender, pillowy dumplings? Yes. So much yes. This is true comfort food at its finest without any canned biscuits […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. Classic comfort food stew simmered to perfection, filled with andouille sausage + shrimp. So cozy and just so darn good. This shrimp gumbo has been made on repeat all winter long. And I really do mean all winter long. Because there’s truly […]
Looking Forward: I’m thrilled to share my story will be done very soon and included in the Fake Fiancés collection, published by the award-winning, Bestselling, all over the place fabulous author Tamara Ferguson, and we’re looking forward to its release on May 7th. A fake fiancé…What started as a ploy transformed into something much much […]
When fiction authors set out to craft their books, they have many decisions to make. Character names and occupations must be considered. The era or period of the story has to be examined for relevance. Next, the genre of the tale, be it historical, romance, suspense, paranormal, or any combination has to be determined, and […]
Marines at Camp Pendleton, California, are encouraged to make minor repairs to their barracks rooms themselves. (Video screenshot).This Old House – Camp Pendleton Edition. The post Camp Pendleton Marines encouraged to fix their own barracks rooms appeared first on Task & Purpose.
A sticker identifying which ODA used the Nazi imagery was found at a range on Fort Liberty, and posted to Reddit. (Task and Purpose composite image using images posted to Instagram, Reddit).The previous Army inquiry found soldiers were generally ignorant about the image's historical meaning and symbolism. The post Special Forces patch with Nazi logo […]
I have started heading back to Colorado and home since yesterday.Tuesday, March 26I left the BLM areas south of Ajo, AZ and spent the morning driving east, retracing my way back towards Tucson and eventually the Indian Bread Recreation Area BLM camp ground.It was a mostly overcast and chilly day. Since I was just staying […]
I spent part of the morning in Ajo, AZ doing laundry and getting some groceries and supplies. When I returned and after the lunch hour, I rode to nearby Locomotive Rock to explore it further. I would end up walking to as close to the top as one can get without climbing gear and ropes. Also […]
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 […]
Here 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 […]
On April 8th PBS will broadcast a documentary focusing on three people with Parkinson's Disease, a boxing instructor, an optician and a cartoonist who lives far, far away. The filmmakers animated a couple of my illustrations done for "My Degeneration" and spent many hours with Pam and me. The movie is about resilience and hope […]
Three changes worth noting at Alaska Airlines. I covered quite a bit of it in my weekly travel column in the Anchorage Daily News last weekend (read it here). Let’s ... The post Ch-ch-ch-changes at Alaska Airlines appeared first on Alaska Travelgram.
Devil’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. […]
Here’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 […]
Full of fresh, healthy ingredients, this shrimp poke bowl is a feast for the eyes and your stomach. It's a satisfying meal filled with lean protein, whole grain brown rice, fresh crunchy veggies, and a Sriracha mayo that packs a spicy punch! My family enjoys this recipe on busy weeknights or on hot summer days when I... […]
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 […]
Ocean pastures are not limitless An Oregon State University professor studying the levels of dissolved oxygen in the offshore waters of the Pacific Northwest has described almost perfectly what Alaska’s free-range salmon […]
With Alaskans and the rest of America confused, sometimes angry and arguing over humans with penises being allowed to use spaces once reserved for humans without penises, maybe it’s time to update […]
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… […]
As empty nesters, we are easily overloaded by a full size cheesecake, so I have been experimenting. I finally got it down to six cupcake size cheesecakes which suits us perfectly. These little guys ALWAYS turn out perfect.....no cracks, no sink hole in the center and they are smooth, rich and addicting!! Place six foil (or paper) cupcake liners in a cupcake pan. […]
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 yaaw (herring) is the theme for the next session of Sitka Sprouts on Tuesday, March 26. “We’ll be focusing on the return of yaaw (herring) to Sitka Sound this week in Sprouts with a variety of activities 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 December 31st show featured a conversation with Paul Norwood and Brooke Schafer. The Sitka Nature Show ended the year as it began. Paul and Brooke shared about some of their experiences from the last year, including learning to scuba dive, and further travels and explorations around Southeast Alaska. The Anatomy of […]
Download Radio Show The December 17th show featured a conversation with Bill Foster, who passed away in November. Bill was a guest several times during the early years of my show, and the conversation featured in this show is one I recorded with him in 2014. As was often the case in my conversations with […]
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 […]
A classic dessert taken to a new level of flavor, these Oreo Rice Krispie treats come with all the comforting flavor of marshmallows and the rich, creamy, and crunchy taste of sandwich cookies. The perfect dessert when you want to maximize indulgence. There is no occasion or party in which Rice Krispie treats won’t be... […]
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 […]
INGREDIENTS3-1/4 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 […]
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 Jesus and the sleeping disciples on the Mount of Olives (15th century) in the main church of the Abbey of Saint-Michel-de-Cuxa, Codalet, Pyrénées-Orientales department, France. Today is Holy Thursday in Western Christianity.