Tag: Chrissie Hynde
Alaskanomics
- AEDC 3-Year Outlook Luncheon August 5, 2022The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) hosted its annual 3-Year Outlook luncheon on Wednesday. The event was in-person and featured updates from Mayor Bronson, UA President Pat Pitney, AEDC President and CEO Bill Popp, and Keynote speaker Roger Brooks. The tone of this year’s event was more optimistic than pervious...Alaskanomics
APRN Alaska News
- Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, August 9, 2022 August 10, 2022An investigation shows Anchorage's former health director lied about his education and military experience. Also, federal officials hope to expand broadband access throughout the state. And a rural school district is making it easier for local people to become teachers.Katie Anastas, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
- Anchorage mayor says he’s investigating the hiring of former health director Joe Gerace August 10, 2022Mayor Dave Bronson’s statement follows an investigation by American Public Media and Alaska Public Media that found Gerace used a resume that misrepresented his educational credentials and military background to get a job running the city’s health department.Lex Treinen, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
Delanceyplace.com
- the mongolian leader berke khan -- 8/9/22 August 9, 2022Today's selection -- from The Horde by Marie Favereau. Berke Khan (died 1266), one of the greatest of the Mongolian leaders, led his people to follow Islam: "As the [Mamluk emissaries from Cairo] approached the banks of the Volga [to reach the leader of the Mongolian horde], the number of tents, people, and herds kept growing. […]
- the battle of liberty place -- 8/8/22 August 8, 2022Today's selection -- from Fallen Idols: Twelve Statues That Made History by Alex von Tunzelmann. In one of many instances of a backlash against Reconstruction, in 1874 the New Orleans “Crescent City White League” tried to oust Republican Governor William Pitt Kellogg: "In 1874, [James Longstreet, an ex-Confederate general who settled in New Orleans, accepted […]
APRN Alaska News
- Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, August 9, 2022 August 10, 2022An investigation shows Anchorage's former health director lied about his education and military experience. Also, federal officials hope to expand broadband access throughout the state. And a rural school district is making it easier for local people to become teachers.Katie Anastas, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
- Anchorage mayor says he’s investigating the hiring of former health director Joe Gerace August 10, 2022Mayor Dave Bronson’s statement follows an investigation by American Public Media and Alaska Public Media that found Gerace used a resume that misrepresented his educational credentials and military background to get a job running the city’s health department.Lex Treinen, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
Bob Mayer
- Why Do You Need A Satellite Messenger/phone? August 3, 2022A few years ago, I was wandering around southeast Utah, which happens to be the last place in the lower 48 states that was mapped. I left civilization at Escalante and headed southeast toward Hole in the Rock, 120 miles of unimproved road away. This is where Mormons lowered their wagons down to the Colorado […]Bob
Legislative Drafting Institute for Child Protection (LDICP)
- Recent Research Spreadsheets November 30, 2016Our 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
- 2016 Legislative Drafting Students November 15, 2016Our students spent the summer working on the inaugural project of the LDICP. Through their extensive research, massive databases of information on state statutes regarding the abuse of children ave been created and will be posted here as their work is finalized. Here are...feigleycommunications
Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog
- Ghostwriting 101: What You Need to Know – by Jackie Pearce… August 10, 2022on Make a Living Writing: At some point in your freelance writing career, you’ll come across ghostwriting gigs. You might be wondering what they entail, how they work, and if they’re worth pursuing while you’re building your writing career. While ghostwriting gigs can be fun and pay well, it requires a different set of skills and […]Chris The Story Reading Ape
I didn’t have my glasses on…
- hug a farmer today. August 9, 2022happy national farmer’s market week! — “a farmer is a magician who produces money from the mud.” -amit kalantri, wealth of words — art credit: leo cullumbeth
Indian Country Media Network
- Wisconsin primary may shape elections in key battleground August 10, 2022The matchup is among the last to be set before the November general election, when control of the currently 50-50 split Senate is up for grabs, and Democrats see Wisconsin as one of their best opportunities to flip a seatAssociated Press
Legends of Windemere
- Teaser Tuesday: The Calm of Clouds August 9, 2022It’s another conversation teaser. Really hope people are enjoying these since I want to establish Darwin and his relationships. The big one is with his cousin who also acts like a big brother and protector. I loved how their relationship … Continue reading →Charles Yallowitz
Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life
- Smorgasbord Bookshelf – Summer Book Fair 2022 – #Poetry Frank Prem, #Africa #Flyingboats Jemima Pett August 9, 2022Over the course of the summer months I will be sharing the recommended authors who feature in the Smorgasbord Bookshelf along with their books and a selected review. The first book today is the poetry collection by Frank Prem – … Continue reading →Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.
Bluebird of Bitterness
- Happy National Book Lovers Day August 9, 2022 bluebird of bitterness
Elle Knowles: Finding Myself Through Writing
- It’s Too Peopley Out There July 3, 2020We 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 […]Elle Knowles
KarmaTube
- The Cosmic Miracle of Trees August 4, 2022Don't miss the reading of this poem by Chilean poet, diplomat, political activist and mystic Pablo Neruda, read by Astronaut Leland Melvin. Follow Neruda as he walks through the forest, step by step, making small and extraordinary discoveries one miracle at a time. As he says at the end, "Anyone who hasn’t been in the […]
Positively Present
- Get Out of Your Mind June 6, 2022Download the preorder exclusive PDF until September 12 here! Exciting news! I have a new book coming out on September 13, 2022. I created Out of Your Mind: A Journal… The post Get Out of Your Mind appeared first on Positively Present - Dani DiPirro.dani@positivelypresent.com
The Diesel-Electric Elephant Company, England.
- We Cruised At Dawn. Then Again At Dusk. July 28, 2022You can’t move for boats on this stretch (at least) of the Shroppie at the moment. This is probably because … MoreIan Hutson
Joan Reeves: Slingwords
- 7 Ways to Celebrate National Book Lovers Day August 9, 2022Happy Book Lovers Day! Yes, National Book Lovers Day was created to honor the written word and those who love it.Whether you read printed books, ebooks, listen to audio books, or a combination of all of the above, today should be a day when you can indulge your adoration of the written word.Where would we […]Joan Reeves
World United Music
- The Year the Music Died January 1, 2022By: 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 […]Stewart
WASP Final Flight
- 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
- 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 […]Unknown
The Old Motor
- Vintage Street Scenes: Surfers Paradise on Australia’s Gold Coast August 9, 2022Last week we posted an image taken on Main St at Surfers Paradise, located on Australia’s northeastern “Gold Coast” in Queensland. We have found more photos of street scenes since the other picture was posted. “Surfers,” as it is called in the AU, is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the Island. The lead image...David Greenlees
- Five Unique Vintage Automotive Images taken in Los Angeles August 8, 2022To begin the week, today’s post includes a series of five images by various photographers, with the latest image taken in the late 1950s and the earliest dating to the mid-1920s. The 1959 lead image by William Reagh is a view of “The Owl Barber Shop,” located at 117 E. 6th St. in downtown Los...David Greenlees
SassyZenGirl
- Earn $6,000/mo Passive Income with Stock Footage (no prior experience!) May 23, 2020Stock footage might not sound too sexy or fun, but this is an easy one to start and doesn’t require any start up funding. In fact, you can start with your smartphone camera. Ready? You Ready Are You Ready GIF from Youready GIFs What is stock footage and how does it work? Stock footage […]Gundi Gabrielle
Stump the Bookseller
- 366N: Riding the Ponies Across the Moors August 7, 2022I was born 1968. Sometime around 1978 I read a story about some kids who set out on adventures on their “ponies” and they would stop and camp in the woods and eat “tinned“ food. I believe it had a very UK British feel. They would talk about riding on the “moors” and through forests.It […]admin
Ana’s Attic
- Groupies by Sarah Priscus | Book Review August 9, 2022Groupies by Sarah Priscus I love books and movies that take place in the 60s-70s music scene. Almost Famous is a favorite movie of mine and Mary Jane and Daisy Jones and the Six are two of my favorite books ever. So I was super excited to read Groupies by Sara Priscus. It’s 1977 and […]Ana's Attic
Shorpy
- Hudson River Piers: 1910 August 9, 2022New York circa 1910. "Marine terminals -- Hudson River docks along West Street." Seen earlier (yet later) here. 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company. View full size.Dave
- Detroit River Tunnel: 1910 August 9, 2022The Detroit River circa 1910. "Michigan Central R.R. tunnel -- sinking the last tubular section. W.S. Kinnear, Chief Engineer, Butler Bros. Construction Co., contractors." 6½ x 8½ inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company. View full size.Dave
Shorpy Reader Shared Photo’s
- Senior Sneak: 1955 June 10, 2022Senior Sneak was the name applied to Marin Catholic High School's pre-graduation recreation getaway day, which for the class of 1955, including my brother and his roll of Tri-X film, was on May 18th that year. There was nothing particularly sneaky about it, since it was school-sponsored -- another shot depicts the principal at the […]tterrace
- Georgie: 195X June 7, 2022"Georgie #2". Found 35mm Kodachrome slide. View full size.slk23
Shorpy Reader Comments
- Boys at lower right August 10, 2022In reply to Detroit River Tunnel: 1910: So much to look at in this photo, but I can’t take my eyes off those three boys in the lower right, on the wooden pier. One lounges casually, one is caught in motion as he insouciantly leans forward, and the third boy appears to be yanking himself […]davidk
- "Bull" Durham August 9, 2022In reply to Hudson River Piers: 1910: The name and image on that billboard have quite a story. The North Carolina tobacco merchant who founded the Bull Durham brand took the Bull from Colman's English Mustard (based in Norwich, not Durham). The American company engaged in extended litigation to protect the trademark Bull. The Durham […]GlenJay
Debra Lynn Dadd
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BloominThyme
- Ricotta-Stuffed Squash Blossoms May 18, 2022I’m posting this recipe for Ricotta-Stuffed Squash Blossoms and warn you: it’s NOT that difficult to make these scrumptious beauties! I found the recipe (including video) on Kitchen and Craft. This site is definitely worth a visit! I tried my hand at making these stuffed squash blossoms after a visit to a local farm-to-table style […]gardenfrisk
- Tomato Troubles January 18, 2022Avoiding trouble when growing tomatoes in Florida can be challenging. While warm weather is conducive to growing tomatoes, it’s also the perfect climate for pests. From caterpillars to stink bugs, your tomato plant is prime eating for these beasts. NOT PRETTY–but don’t despair! While these critters have it out for your plants, you can outsmart […]gardenfrisk
Word of the day
- trivial August 10, 2022Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 10, 2022 is: trivial • \TRIV-ee-ul\ • adjective Trivial means “of little worth or importance.” // Although her parents dismissed her love of pop music as trivial, she relied on the inspirational messages of many songs to help her through difficult times. See the entry > Examples: “Urged […]Merriam-Webster
AV Club Wiki Wormhole
- Prey is a big hit for Hulu. If only there was a way to make money off it August 10, 2022Tom Cruise may have saved the movies this summer, but another smaller, bloodier sequel is also grabbing eyeballs and ripping spines (in a good way). The Predator prequel Prey landed atop Hulu’s viewership rankings this weekend. Per Deadline, it was the biggest premiere in the streamer’s history, netting bigger numbers…Read more...Matt Schimkowitz
- Nandor gets hitched in front of some old favorites in tonight's What We Do In The Shadows August 10, 2022The nice (or sociopathic, whatever) thing about being a vampire is that there are very few problems that don’t go away on their own eventually. For mere mortals, the idea of marrying someone we don’t actually love just because we want to have a big party where we get to wear an extremely fancy hat […]William Hughes
- Try to contain your excitement: The Golden Globes are coming back to NBC in 2023. Hooray. August 10, 2022Finally answering the prayers of… the members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and presumably no one else, The Hollywood Reporter says that the Golden Globe Awards will be coming back to NBC next year. This is so exciting. We cannot contain our excitement. Whoop-de-doo. Maybe Ricky Gervais will come back.…Read more...Sam Barsanti
- Ethan Coen’s road trip comedy picks up Margret Qualley and Geraldine Viswanathan August 10, 2022Last winter, an up-and-coming filmmaker scored big with an Oscar-nominated adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s great works: The Tragedy Of Macbeth. The filmmaker was Joel Coen, and per Deadline, he’s got a younger brother who will also be making his first solo foray into movie-making this fall. Read more...Matt Schimkowitz
DamnDelicious
- Weeknight Lemon Chicken Breasts August 6, 2022So quick, so easy. And the garlicky lemon herb sauce is THE BEST. Serve with a light salad + crusty bread! It’s all in the name. Weeknight chicken goodness. Yup, we can absolutely whip this out on those super busy weeknights when dinner just feels utterly impossible. So thaw those chicken breasts and let’s get […]Chungah @ Damn Delicious
- The Best Potato Salad Ever July 30, 2022Hands down the best, most creamy potato salad EVER! And you can even make this ahead of time! So easy, so good. Who doesn’t love a good potato salad? Filled with all sorts of creamy-tangy-potato-y-goodness with the freshest herbs and jammy eggs, this potato salad will knock your socks off. And it can even be […]Chungah @ Damn Delicious
The Authors’ Billboard
- I believe in magic <3 Post brought on by a south Florida sun shower 😊 August 6, 2022Warning: kind of personal. This is not my normal post, but here is a sneak peek into who I am. I believe we choose our happiness, and that includes searching for joy in the shitshow life sometimes feels like. If things were always on an even keel, this ride might get monotonous with being too […]Traci Hall
- Happy Anniversary! August 5, 2022Since my sister and I were married around the same time of the year, we like to celebrate our anniversaries together with our husbands. Usually, we book rooms at a nice hotel and go out for a special dinner. Over the years our favorite anniversary spot has been The Inn at Little Washington, located in […]Rebecca York
ezvid
- Wordblast: Amazing Text Synthesizer December 27, 2021 Ezvid Wiki
A Redleg’s Rides
- Boondocking in the Pike National Forest August 9, 2022Ah, finally some alone time.Martha pointed out to me that I'd been around people since the beginning of June, and probably needed some alone time to recharge my batteries.So, I drove the VRRV, towing the Sammy (testing windshield protection mat) to Woodland Park west of Colorado Springs. From there you can access the southern portion […]redlegsrides
- An Attempt at Pike Peak's Summit by James and I August 6, 2022James Peet is a friend of mine from my college ROTC days. He was a junior cadet MS2 when I was in the MS4 or final phase of ROTC training.We kept in irregular contact, mostly through Facebook and such over the years. He's presently on the Colorado portion of the TransAmerica Trail or T.A.T on […]redlegsrides
Lorie Smith Schaefer
- Mid-week Wisdom August 3, 2022 Lorie Smith Schaefer
- Book Report: Must run in the family July 30, 2022“Laws about females never make a lick of sense because they’re made and run by men and meant to keep us in bondage.”Lorie Smith Schaefer
Barry Eisler
- How Do You Shape A Character Who's Had Experiences You Haven't? August 8, 2022Fiction involves a mix of experience, research, and imagination, with the first two both grounding and boosting the third. And if you’re familiar with the endnotes of my books, the photos I post of the places I visit for research, and my Mistakes page (because despite all my efforts, I sometimes fall short), you know I work hard in the service […]Barry Eisler
- Violence and the Principles of Good Storytelling, With Wim Demeere August 5, 2022I had so much fun doing this podcast episode with martial arts, self-defense, and violence expert (and fellow writer) Wim Demeere. We discussed all the foregoing topics and more in the context of the principles of good storytelling. For example:Why the fascination with violence generally? And how do you depict it compellingly on the page or […]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 I headed […]
- 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 side of […]
The Alaska Parkinson’s Rag
- Pete’s Parkinson’s Portraits: Ozzy Osborne June 20, 2022Peter Dunlap-Shohl
- Pete’s Parkinson’s portraits: Joan Didion Dec. 2021 March 31, 2022 Peter Dunlap-Shohl
Alaska Travelgram
- Camping with Bears at Brooks Falls in Katmai Nat’l Park August 3, 2022Special Correspondent Jennie Flaming is a fourth-generation Seattleite. She lived in Alaska but now calls Seattle home. Again. She writes about outdoor adventure and travel in Washington, Alaska and Western ... The post Camping with Bears at Brooks Falls in Katmai Nat’l Park 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
- Comparing Mint Plants: Spearmint, Apple & Chocolate April 23, 2020Mint is a reasonably cold-hardy perennial, meaning it grows back every year under the right conditions. Just like there are many different kinds of tomatoes (cherry, beefsteak, roma, etc.), there are plenty different varieties of mint, too. Here’s an overview comparison of three different kinds of mints that grow well for me in Anchorage, Alaska: […]Ashley
- Chickens Laying Eggs in the Winter April 4, 2020Do chickens still lay eggs in the winter? That’s a common question many curious poultry lovers ask me. The answer? It depends. Egg laying chickens will naturally taper off and cease egg production in winter months, assuming you live somewhere that gets darker in winter months than summer. In Alaska, where our winter months might […]Ashley
Allergy Free Alaska
- Gluten Free Macaroni Salad June 1, 2022When you think of staple side dishes that make an appearance at your barbecues or get togethers, what comes to mind? Fresh fruit, corn on the cob, and my personal favorite, gluten free macaroni salad! This gluten free macaroni salad is a classic American recipe, just like gluten-free pasta salad or gluten free mac and... […]Mēgan
Backwoods Mom
- A Home In The Mountains August 24, 2015We came to this land in June of this year, in the midst of a heatwave. We thought we could make a home from … The post A Home In The Mountains first appeared on Backwoods Mom.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
- Dousing the fire August 9, 2022UPDATE: Flooding from this drenched has closed a number of road in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough: https://ready.matsugov.us/pages/flooding The rain was falling heavily again in Alaska’s largest city on Monday morning, and a […]craigmedred
- The muskox killer August 7, 2022For 22 years, Paul Atkins, an avid hunter and outdoorsman, taught school on the edge of the Bering Sea in the remote community of Kotzebue where the winters are long and cold […]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
- TACO MEAT LOAF August 4, 2022This meat loaf is a great way to perk up any week night. It has lean ground beef, finely crushed corn chips, mild green chiles and cheese in it and then its "frosted" with refried beans + salsa before you bake it.I like to serve this with Spanish rice and coleslaw. It is a tasty change […]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
- Coloring page- chess board July 12, 2022Oh it's been a while. Sorry. This has been a good summer for my garden and I've been spending a lot of time out there. Anyway, here's a new coloring page. The big blank spot at the bottom of the chess board is so it can be personalized as you wish as a sign for a […]Shala Kerrigan
Get Out, Sitka!
- Old-Growth Forest Network to recognize two trails in Sitka on Monday, Aug. 15 July 29, 2022Please join us for a celebration as we dedicate Beaver Lake/Herring Cove Trail and Salmon Lake Trail into the Old-Growth Forest Network (OGFN), a national network of protected and publicly accessible old-growth or mature forests. These two trails will be … 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
- Comment on About by matt goff June 18, 2022In reply to Bill Tweit. Thanks Bill - it was good to meet you as well. This week a Common Yellowthroat showed up where we chatted by the lake. Eurasian Collared-Doves have become scarce. Off the top of my head, I don't remember which year the numbers dropped sharply, but it was a few years […]matt goff
- Comment on About by Bill Tweit June 16, 2022Matt, good to meet you at Swan Lake last week. I realized I did not see any Eurasian Collared-Doves on this visit to Sitka, and I did not find any eBird records after January 2022. It would be fascinating to track their rise and fall in the Sitka area. BillBill Tweit
Ian A Johnson: Life, Wildlife, Wild-life
- Why Restoration? Fish. People. The Future. August 30, 2021Since 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 […]grizjohnson
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
- Dutch Apple Bread (Easy Recipe) August 9, 2022This easy dutch apple bread recipe will be a huge hit with your family. If you’re growing a bunch of baking apples or you’re headed to the orchard to pick ... Read more The post Dutch Apple Bread (Easy Recipe) appeared first on Little House Big Alaska.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 ONE-BOWL APPLE CAKE in ONE-HOUR August 4, 2022This the most amazing and flavorful cake; simply incredible...Yield: 12 ServingsPrep: 20 MinutesBake: 55-60 Minutes INGREDIENTS2 large eggs1-13/4 cups granulated sugar1/2 cup canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon kosher salt4 large honey crisp apples (or 6 medium), peeled, cored, and diced)2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons apple pie spice2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon baking […]sandra
- SANDRA'S MINI KEY LIME PIES April 27, 2022Yields: 5 Mini Pies [5 (8-oz./1-cup size) Ramekins]Prep: 15 Mins.Bake Crust: 8 Mins.Bake Filled Pies: 8 Mins.INGREDIENTSCrust:1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs1 tablespoon granulated sugar1-1/2 tablespoons salted butter meltedFilling:1 (14 oz. can) sweetened condensed milk1/4 cup sour cream1/3 cup key lime juice (or lime juice)1 key lime zested (or a regular lime zested)1 large egg yolk, […]sandra
Alaska On the Go
- Dalton Highway is the “Ultimate Road Adventure” August 8, 2020This is part two of our recent drive up the Dalton Highway in partnership with Go North Car and RV Rentals. Built for purpose, not comfort, the Dalton Highway is a 414-mile twisting, turning route between Interior and Arctic Alaska. Partially-paved but mostly dirt (or mud or ice, depending upon the conditions and/or season), it […]Erin Kirkland