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...
In your mystery story, depict your character’s reactions to moments. It’s not enough to state what transpired; building a connection with the reader involves showcasing how your character reacts to the unfolding events. Don’t assume that the audience automatically understands your character’s feelings. While it may seem like everyone would react in a way under […]
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 […]
“The Last Guest House” by Caroline Mitchell, set in the Isle of Skye, presents an intriguing premise and attempts to weave a complex narrative around… The Last Guest House by Caroline Mitchell
In this series for 2024, William will be sharing some of the iconic duets from the 1960s onwards. Collaborations between artists that were hits around the world and are still enjoyed today. Thanks for joining me today and I hope … 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 […]
Things are not well in the world of HBO’s hit “teen” drama Euphoria, per a new report from Variety. The high school series, one of the semi-recent crown jewels of the network’s prestige TV offerings, hasn’t released new episodes since February 2022—a.k.a., enough time for even more of its less-young-by-the-minute…Read more...
Ensuring that he finally has something to talk with Sir Michael Caine about the next time they end up running into each other, Christopher Nolan has just been knighted for his contributions to film. Both Nolan and his wife, producer Emma Thomas, have been selected to receive the honor from the British monarchy who, we…Read […]
Bad news today for fans of critically acclaimed British coming-of-age series Heartstopper, as series star (and sole bona fide Oscar winner) Olivia Colman announced today that she won’t appear in its third season due to scheduling conflicts. Per THR, Colman issued an apologetic comment to fans of the show, which is…Read more...
Universal is being very canny about rolling out the details of its newest Orlando theme park, Epic Universe, at a pace to entice fans without overwhelming them. When the company first unveiled the project back in January it promised more information would come about the five IP-based lands that would make up the new…Read more...
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 […]
U.S. Army and Marine Corps PSYOP throw leaflets from a KC-130 Super Hercules over southern Afghanistan, Aug. 28, 2013. (Sgt. Demetrius Munnerlyn/U.S. Marine Corps).Soldiers pointed to the "divorce" between active and reserve PSYOP units as a root cause of the issues. The post The Army doesn’t have enough PSYOP soldiers to fight the information war, […]
Special Tactics operators engage enemies during a training scenario in Green Valley, Arizona, Jan. 25, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Carly Kavish).The memo announces a comprehensive study evaluating the cancer risk within the SOF community. The post SOCOM calls for special ops veterans to report cancer screenings appeared first on Task & Purpose.
Long day on the road, Google maps said 8 hours from my campsite near Elephant Butte, NM but it's closer to eleven+ hours the way I drive.I drive at 55-58 mph max speed you see, trying to not go below 7 MPG. On a good day, it's 8+, and that's whether towing the Honda CR-V […]
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 […]
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.