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Music November 15, 2024
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APRN Alaska News
- ‘One person at a time’: Anchorage’s new HOPE team aims to boost outreach to the city’s homeless population November 16, 2024The team pairs an Anchorage Police Department officer and a social worker, and works to connect homeless people with resources and assistance.Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
- New Anchorage mayor’s approach to homeless services | Alaska Insight November 16, 2024On this episode of Alaska Insight, we discuss the plan for shelter this Winter and the Anchorage new mayor’s plans to address homelessness.Madilyn Rose, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
Delanceyplace.com
- the legendary nick drake--11/15/24 November 15, 2024Today's selection-- from White Bicycles by Joe Boyd. Nick Drake only recorded three albums, was little noticed during his life, and committed suicide at the age of 26. But many of his songs—"Riverman," "From the Morning," "One of These Things First," "Cello Song," and others—are considered masterpieces. “‘Uh, hello?’ The voice on the other end […]
- writing a song -- 11/14/24 November 14, 2024Today's encore selection -- from How to Write One Song by Jeff Tweedy. One key to being creative is freeing yourself from inhibitions: "The important element here is that you find some way to sidestep the part of your brain that wants perfection or needs to be rewarded right away with a 'creation' that it deems […]
APRN Alaska News
- ‘One person at a time’: Anchorage’s new HOPE team aims to boost outreach to the city’s homeless population November 16, 2024The team pairs an Anchorage Police Department officer and a social worker, and works to connect homeless people with resources and assistance.Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
- New Anchorage mayor’s approach to homeless services | Alaska Insight November 16, 2024On this episode of Alaska Insight, we discuss the plan for shelter this Winter and the Anchorage new mayor’s plans to address homelessness.Madilyn Rose, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
Bob Mayer
- Veterans Day. First Area 51 book on sale all month. November 11, 202450% off. The screenplay has been written by one of the originators of Alien franchise. AREA 51. Our history isn’t what we believe. I keep the events of history the same in this series; but the reasons WHY things happened are much different. I’ve continued this series beyond the original nine books with 4 news […]Bob
Legislative Drafting Institute for Child Protection (LDICP)
- Recent Research SpreadsheetsOur 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
- Legislative Drafting StudentsOur 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...feigleycommunications
Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog
- Breaking Point, Back Story, Resolution: A Three-Part Structure for Memoir – by Jennifer Landau… November 16, 2024On Jane Friedman site: According to writer Jessica Ciencin Henriquez, many effective personal essays follow a three-part structure: breaking point, back story, resolution. This format works well for memoir, too. When writing your memoir, you begin at the point when something in your life has shifted and can no longer be ignored. You fill in […]Chris The Story Reading Ape
I didn’t have my glasses on…
- prickly. November 15, 2024mayor bans cactus plants in buildings The mayor of Plettenberg, near Dusseldorf, banned the spiky plants from municipal buildings after a man required medical attention from injuring himself on a cactus in a school building. “What was an injury to the adult man’s arm could easily have been a serious injury to the face for […]beth
Legends of Windemere
- The Over-the-Top Rebellious Teenager November 15, 2024So, this is the other character type I was thinking of last time I re-watched ‘Great Teacher Onizuka’. Now, the story is that Onizuka is a former motorcycle gang member who is determined to be a teacher. He gets a … Continue reading →Charles Yallowitz
Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life
- Smorgasbord Book Reviews – #Contemporary #Romance – Anchored in Embo by Christine Campbell November 16, 2024Delighted to share my review for the latest release by Christine Campbell... a contemporary romance Anchored in Embo. About the book An anchor should be sure and strong to keep you steady when things get rough, but you never know … Continue reading →Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.
Bluebird of Bitterness
- Friday chuckles November 15, 2024Dear Ma and Pa, I am well. I hope you are too. Tell Walt and Elmer that the U.S. Army beats working for old man Doggett by a mile. They oughta join up quick before all of the places are taken. I was restless at first because you got to stay in bed till nearly 6 a.m., […]bluebird of bitterness
Elle Knowles: Finding Myself Through Writing
- Book Club 2024 – A Race To The Finish Line February 10, 2024Myself, 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 […]Elle Knowles
Positively Present
- The 14th Annual Gratitude Challenge! October 29, 2024It’s time for the 14th Annual Positively Present Gratitude Challenge! I love focusing on gratitude throughout November, and doing this Challenge is one of my year’s highlights. If you’re new… The post The 14th Annual Gratitude Challenge! appeared first on Positively Present - Dani DiPirro.dani@positivelypresent.com
The Diesel-Electric Elephant Company, England.
- Fornever Autumn November 10, 2024What an amazing morning. We seem to have largely skipped Autumn this year, there have been precious few days when … MoreIan Hutson
Joan Reeves: Slingwords
- 11 Blogging Tips to Stay Relevant November 15, 2024In yesterday's post, The Truth About Blogs in 2024, I promised to give you some blogging tips to help keep your blog relevant in today's world.11 BLOG TIPS TO STAY RELEVANT1. Put a lot of thought into the audience you want to attract. Target specifically, not broadly.2. If you haven't updated the look of your […]Joan Reeves
World United Music
- World United Music and New Horizon’s September 2, 2024Hello everyone, my name is Stewart F. Brennan. I’m the creator of this, the World United Music blog. Over the past two decades, I’ve juggled my time and energy populating five different blogs containing alternative news, music, economics, political activism and creative passions while also supporting hundreds of artists, activists and alternative news journalists. I […]Stewart
WASP Final Flight
- Sunny Ann Starling, July 2, 1943 - January 6, 2023 January 10, 2023All-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 […]Unknown
- 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
The Old Motor
- Four Fun Kodachrome Car Image Series No. 519 October 30, 2024Editors Note: After posting over five thousand features and twenty five thousand images over the last thirteen years, the time has come to end posting weekly features here on The Old Motor. At this point, the site’s future hasn’t been decided, although it will remain online for the foreseeable future. There may be future updates...David Greenlees
- Four Fun Kodachrome Car Image Series No. 518 October 23, 2024In 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....David Greenlees
Ana’s Attic
- One Last Summer by Kate Spencer | Book Review November 15, 2024One Last Summer by Kate Spencer Standalone Women’s Fiction/Romance *I listened to portions of this book, narrated by Kelli Tager I grew up going to sleepaway camp—from age 6 (with my sisters and cousins there) until I was 16. I went to two different camps, and those experiences are still some of my best childhood […]Ana's Attic
Shorpy
- Terminal Trolleys: 1943 November 15, 2024April 1943. Baltimore, Maryland. "Transportation for war-swollen population. The yard of Washington Terminal, maintenance plant of the Baltimore Transit Co. From left to right: old trolley made into a smoker for employees; a work car; and an old horse car. Baltimore Trust building on the horizon." Photo by Marjory Collins, Office of War Information. View […]Dave
- Check Engine: 1943 November 14, 2024March 1943. "Clovis, New Mexico. Private Clarence Stephens of Streator, Illinois, a member of the U.S. Army Railroad Battalion stationed at Clovis, with Sidney Mack, engine inspector at the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad shops. They are inspecting one of the 5000 Class freight engines." Acetate negative by Jack Delano, Office of War Information. […]Dave
Shorpy Reader Shared Photo’s
- Boys & Coils: 1910s October 11, 2024The Philadelphia Pipe Bending Company, founded in 1880, is still in operation today. Here we see two workers standing inside some large coils with advertising signage. 6½ x 8½ inch glass negative. View full size.Sdebow
- Margaret Combs: 1925 August 18, 2024Dayton, Ohio, circa 1925. Mrs. Margaret Combs with her grandsons Arthur and Charles Neil (at left), and Robert and Edward Galloway. View full size.jgalloway
Shorpy Reader Comments
- Second (or third) Wind November 15, 2024In reply to Terminal Trolleys: 1943: More than a few old streetcars in the bone yard and waiting to be scrapped, were pulled out to the shops for a quick refurbishment and a new lease on life. Patching up old cars was a better alternative to building new ones with a war on. That new […]Olde Buck
- Horse Car Survives November 15, 2024In reply to Terminal Trolleys: 1943: Car 129 has an interesting history and is part of the collection of the Baltimore Streetcar Museum. Baltimore's streetcars ran on the unusual track gauge of 5 feet 4½ inches. When non-smoking laws came into effect in Vancouver, B.C., an old bus was set aside for smokers at the […]Angus J
Kim’s Shopping
- The Dinner Jacket: A Timeless Piece of Elegance October 30, 2024Of those accessories that have been mainly linked to stylish menswear garments, the dinner jacket – also known as tuxedo – has due to its cut and use of luxurious … The post The Dinner Jacket: A Timeless Piece of Elegance appeared first on Shopping Kim.Shopping Kim
Debra Lynn Dadd
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BloominThyme
- Hungarian Wax Peppers October 18, 2024Here’s an old Italian recipe for canning peppers, one of my husband’s favorites. Searching the internet, you’ll come across many variations — all probably good — but here’s a basic recipe to start you on your course. The kids and I canned these using the boiling method, though pressure canners might make the process easier. Not sure how, […]gardenfrisk
- Easy Microgreens June 13, 2023Microgreens 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 […]gardenfrisk
Word of the day
- cachet November 15, 2024Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 15, 2024 is: cachet \ka-SHAY\ noun Cachet is used as a synonym of prestige to refer to the respect and admiration someone or something receives for being successful or important. It can also be used to refer to a characteristic feature or quality that confers such […]Merriam-Webster
DamnDelicious
- Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup November 9, 2024This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. An easy one pot soup using rotisserie chicken and quick-cooking tortellini, made in 40 min start to finish! Cozy, comforting, rich with an oh-so-creamy chicken broth…what more do you need here? Oh that’s right, cheesy tortellini. Yes, please! Not to mention, this […]Chungah @ Damn Delicious
- Ravioli with Sage Butter Sauce November 2, 2024This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. The quickest (BEST!) 25 min dinner. With a nutty garlicky brown butter sauce, crispy sage & toasted pecans! Fall is in full swing and sage brown butter takes all of the glory here. And I really do mean, ALL OF THE GLORY. […]Chungah @ Damn Delicious
The Authors’ Billboard
- DIY Sweetgrass Basket Craft Inspired by Gullah Tradition by Josie Riviera May 22, 2024Welcome back to Daufuskie Island, where every corner tells a story. This island is off the coast of South Carolina and is a 1 hour ferry ride from Hilton Head Island. Today I’m sharing how to make a sweetgrass basket: Materials: Coiled rope or raffia Colored yarn or embroidery thread Large-eye needle Scissors Instructions: Start […]Josie Riviera
- Daufuskie Delights: A Culinary Journey Through Gullah Flavors by Josie Riviera April 22, 2024Welcome to Daufuskie Island, where time slows down and the rhythms of Gullah culture come to life. This inviting getaway off the South Carolina coast is more than an island; it’s a testament to the resilience and creativity of the Gullah people, descendants of West African slaves. These people were brought to work on the […]Donna Fasano
ezvid
- Speedwrite: Choose The Right Sources July 30, 2021 Ezvid Wiki
Task & Purpose
- ‘Last man out of Afghanistan,’ Gen. Christopher Donahue tapped for fourth star November 15, 2024Army general Christopher T. Donahue, whose picture as the last soldier to board the final C-17 out of Afghanistan became an iconic image of the American withdrawal from the country, was nominated for promotion to the rank of four-star general and to command U.S. Army Europe-Africa, according to a Pentagon list of general officer nominations […]Matt White
- Air Force captain becomes first woman in service history to receive Silver Star as crews honored for drone fight November 15, 2024On Nov. 12, 30 fighter pilots and airmen were recognized for missions during the largest air-to-air enemy engagement in over 50 years, according to the Air Force. The crew of one F-15E, pilot Maj. Benjamin Coffey and Fweapon systems officer Capt. Lacie Hester were awarded the nation’s third-highest valor award, the Silver Star. With that […]Joshua Skovlund
A Redleg’s Rides
- Tepees and Buckley's Golf Balls November 14, 2024Tuesday, November 12A pretty mellow day for Martha and I, this day marks the 29th Anniversary of her putting up with me as a husband. I say it often, the woman should be sainted!No festivities planned for or wanted by either of us, there'll be trips to foreign lands in our future we'd rather save […]redlegsrides
- Post-Snow Storm Views of Mount Blue Sky November 10, 2024Record-breaking snow falls, this past three days. We approached two feet of snow accumulation I think here in our cul-de-sac in the SE portion of the mess which is Metro Denver!Lets just say I spent quite a bit of time running the snow-blower and doing some shoveling along with my loving wife Martha.I elected not […]redlegsrides
Lorie Smith Schaefer
- Midweek Wisdom November 13, 2024 Lorie Smith Schaefer
- Friday Field Trip: A&W Root Beer November 8, 2024A similar event happened to me at my friend Joan’s house, although it was sloe gin fizzes and her sweet father who called my parents.Lorie Smith Schaefer
Barry Eisler
- Hey Democrats: It’s Not the Volume, It’s the Frequency November 9, 2024The reference might be a bit antiquated in our online age, but frequency means the radio station you’re dialed in to. Volume, of course, is how loudly the radio is turned up.I’m sure there are some exceptions, but the overwhelming majority of explanations I’ve seen from Democrats following their crushing loss in what they constantly […]Barry Eisler
- Some Post-Election Thoughts November 6, 2024Obviously there’s a lot to discuss about the 2024 election results. I’ll offer just the following.None of this is about the merits of either candidate; it’s about the broad dynamics that shaped the outcome. You don’t have to like those dynamics any more than you like any other aspect of reality. But as the saying […]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 […]
- 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 […]
The Alaska Parkinson’s Rag
- PDS on PBS II Cross post from "Frozen Grin" April 5, 2024Here is a link to a story about my struggle to draw with Parkinson's Disease. the story is from "The Daily Cartoonist" a Web journal concerning the world of professional cartooning. It was occasioned by the release of the documentary "Matters of Mind, My Parkinson's" which follows three families and their efforts to cope […]Peter Dunlap-Shohl
- Matter of Mind, My Parkinson's, PBS Looks at PD and PD-S March 4, 2024Here 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 […]Peter Dunlap-Shohl
Alaska Travelgram
- 2025 Alaska TourSaver is LIVE November 7, 2024Check out the deals now available in the 2025 Alaska TourSaver HERE. With more than 110 statewide savings offers, travelers can reap more than $15,000 in savings. Starting today (Thu., ... The post 2025 Alaska TourSaver is LIVE 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
- Identifying Devil’s Club Plant August 10, 2023Devil’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. […]Ashley
- Pumpkin BOO-berry Muffins (Fun Halloween Toddler Snacktivity!) October 21, 2022Here’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 […]Ashley
Allergy Free Alaska
- Gluten Free Pumpkin Cookies October 16, 2024These gluten-free pumpkin cookies are the softest, most delectable cookies you’ll ever eat! They are remarkably light in texture and are topped with a luscious, dairy-free brown sugar frosting. They are quick and easy, and the cookie dough requires no refrigeration. They will quickly become one of your favorite pumpkin desserts! I don't know about you,... […]Mēgan
Backwoods Mom
- Under Construction March 23, 2024This blog was accidentally deleted a while back…if anybody happens by. I’m working on it!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
- Cost of convenience November 15, 2024To speed us on our way, we kill people In a month when the deaths of vulnerable road users are normally in decline in Alaska’s largest city, a motor vehicle has struck […]craigmedred
- What is ‘true’? November 12, 2024The horribly gray state of misinformation A Harvard University survey of 150 of the country’s top experts on “misinformation” provides a wonderful illustration of why American journalism should have avoided the quagmire […]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
- (FIVE STAR) SWEET CORNBREAD MUFFINS (QUICK and EASY) October 31, 2024I've always liked cornbread muffins. I like the taste and texture (especially the slightly crispy edges) and I like how easy they are to make. Over the years, I've tried a ba-jillion cornbread recipes, but this one is, by far, the best recipe yet. We give it a FULL FIVE STARS!! If you like your cornbread muffins on the sweet […]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
- Vote coloring page October 23, 2024It's that time of the year! I voted by mail for convenience and didn't get a sticker. I'm a little sad about that but will stop by one of the voter locations and ask for a sticker. Anyway! Click the images below to save and print to color. Small jpg of vote coloring page: Large transparent png of vote […]Shala Kerrigan
Get Out, Sitka!
- Sitka Sprouts session on Tuesday is all about insects April 30, 2024All about insects is the theme for the next session of Sitka Sprouts on Tuesday, April 30. This is the last Sitka Sprouts session before summer. “We’re going to wrap up Sprouts this spring with a program about insects,” Sitka … 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
- Sitka Nature Show #318 – Kari Sagel and Brooke Schafer June 30, 2024Download Radio Show The June 30th show featured a conversation with Kari Sagel and Brooke Schafer in our semi-regular cross-over between the Sitka Library Show and the Sitka Nature Show. If you have questions or observations you want to share, please feel free to leave a comment here or on the page I’ve set up […]matt goff
- Sitka Nature Show #317 – Daniel Graham and Zach LaPerriere June 16, 2024Download Radio Show The June 16th show featured a conversation with Daniel Graham and Zach LaPerriere. Daniel was the artist who crafted the Sitka violin commissioned for the Sitka Summer Music Festival by Marcel and Connie LaPerriere, it was the made out of wood sourced in Sitka by Zach LaPerriere. We discussed the of the […]matt goff
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
- You can’t do THAT in the Air Fryer! November 15, 2024When it comes to the air fryer, most people think of quick snacks or sides like fries and wings. But it’s amazing just how versatile this kitchen gadget can be! This collection of recipes shows that even hearty dishes like chuck roast, filet mignon, and Mongolian beef can be made in the air fryer with... […]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 Overnight Artisan 10" Cast Iron Soft Bread-No Knead March 2, 2024INGREDIENTS3-1/4 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 […]sandra
- Sandra's Fresh Apple Pecan Cake (9x13") September 18, 2023My 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 […]sandra
South Anchorage Farmer’s Market
- Potato & Kale Casserole October 21, 2015[from SAFM cookbook] This wonderful recipe comes directly from I Heart Kale and their blog at http://iheartkale.blogspot.com 3 large red...safmweb