Today's selection-- from The Catalyst by Jonah Berger. CRISPR gene-editing technology: “Imagine a world in which scientists can create heat- and drought- resistant crops that would thrive on our warming planet, or organisms to sequester carbon and reverse the effects of climate change, or quick and safe fixes for devastating genetic diseases. This is the […]
Today's selection-- from From Life Itself by Suzy Hansen. The emerging aspirations of women in modern Turkey: "Ebru noticed how people often came to her with their problems. One day she had been sitting in the pide shop on Professor Naci Sensoy Avenue, drinking some tea with the owner's family. Some young Roma girls from […]
Because it is counterintuitive until you understand what it is. What is survivor bias? During World War II, the military wanted to add armor to the parts of returning bombers that showed the most bullet holes. An engineer told them to do the opposite. Why? The worst-hit planes never came back. All the data came […]
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...
Not many people can say they were arrested for picking and eating a dandelion in New York’s Central Park, but there’s at least one: Steve Brill, also known as “Wildman.” Although the 1986 charges were eventually dropped, the story made national headlines (he even landed on Late Night With David Letterman), and the city ended up hiring him […]
The Wayne N. Aspinall Unit’s three dams on the Gunnison River make up Colorado’s only piece of the Colorado River Storage Project, a Depression-era network of federal dams selling power to municipalities, cooperatives, tribes and irrigation districts across the West The post As Colorado River and tributaries shrink, a public power system frays appeared first […]
I haven’t shown much of the other villains within War of Nytefall: Ravenous. Two that I really enjoy showing off are Kenneth Decker and Archillious. One is very serious while the other is insane. They’ve kind of become the Nyte version … Continue reading →
I will be sharing a series we originally ran back in 2018, and with many more visitors to the blog now and fans of Carol’s food posts, we thought you might enjoy all the foods and recipes that she covered … 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 […]
When the French city of Grenoble declined to renew its billboard contracts in 2014, it did something quietly radical: it treated public space as belonging to the public. Over the following decade, 326 advertising structures came down, and in their place came trees, bike lanes, and open sightlines to the Alps -- a transformation so […]
A collection of artwork inspired by the lyrics of Taylor Swift’s Speak Now and Red albums. Check out The Story of You: A Swiftie Journal & Coloring Book for Self-Discovery for Taylor… The post Speak Now & Red Art appeared first on Positively Present - Dani DiPirro.
Has it been a rough week so far? Feeling a little crazy?Relax, today is Hump Day. That's right, scream with delight and read the funny stuff below. That will help you get to tomorrow.LAUGHTER REQUIRED FOR LIFEAs an author of Romantic Comedy, I'm here to say that everyone needs to laugh more. Maybe all the […]
Exclusive interview with Fredrik Persson of, "The Greek Theatre". Interview By: Stewart F. Brennan Recently, I caught up to Fredrik Persson of, “The Greek Theatre”, to ask him some personal and pointed questions on his creative passion and music journey. But before we get to the interview, let’s first shed a little light on the Greek […]
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 […]
Editors 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...
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....
I’ve Got a Crush on You by Lauren Blakely Duet Narration by Vanessa Edwin & Connor Crais Feel Good Romance. Easily stands alone but is #2 in the series. Early Copy received from the publisher. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Lauren Blakely has been one of my favorite authors for over a decade, and […]
July 1955. "Camp Sunapee, New Hampshire. Boys swimming." 35mm Kodachrome by Toni Frissell for the Sports Illustrated assignment "Boys' Camp." View full size.
October 3, 1947. "Federal Advertising Agency, 385 Madison Avenue, New York. President's office II. For Architectural Forum." 5x7 acetate negative by Gottscho-Schleisner. View full size.
My great-grandfather was a Textile League ball player in the little mill village of Tucapau, South Carolina, in probably the late aughts. He didn't care what the mill job was as long as he could play on their team. The story in the family is that one of his upcountry cousins was also a Textile […]
In reply to American Sayings: 1947: I thought that rectangular item to the right of the desk pad might hold note sheets with a monthly or weekly calendar on each sheet. For fun, I decided to see if Google Lens could find one. That didn't happen, but Gemini offered the following: "Art Deco Desk Box: […]
In reply to American Sayings: 1947: Speculation was “the box to the right of the desk pad is a cigarette box,” but it's actually a desk calendar. Cover and pages flip back, held by the two pegs at top.
Buying something you want is easy. Paying for it in a way that still lets you sleep at night is the tricky part. […] The post From Checkout to Career Change: Using Pay-Over-Time Thinking Without Stress appeared first on Shopping Kim.
Here’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, […]
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 […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. 30 minute chicken quesadillas with onions and bell peppers using leftover rotisserie chicken (huge time-saver!). So quick, so easy, so good! Why you’ll love chicken fajita quesadillas what is the best cheese to use for quesadillas? Always opt for a cheese with […]
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. Tender, juicy, flaky fish with a lemon-garlic sauce that will knock your socks off. A 20 minute dinner recipe – so fast, so easy, so good! Why you’ll love this lemon butter fish recipe key ingredients in lemon butter fish Butter Use […]
"When those standards are not met and that trust is broken, we must take appropriate action," wrote the Wyoming Air National Guard's top officer about the firings. The post Two Air National Guard commanders fired for ‘loss of confidence’ appeared first on Task & Purpose.
Scores of empty homes and collapsing buildings on a former Navy base in Alaska receive tax-funded internet access, an investigation by local reporters found. The post Abandoned Navy base costs taxpayers $340,000 a year in internet nobody uses appeared first on Task & Purpose.
I was awake at 5AM, previous experience said it was probably not worth it to try and get more sleep, so up I went for some coffee.It was a mere 75°F this early here in the Colorado Front Range so I sat outside on the driveway watching the eastern horizon begin to light up.The coolness […]
Umarang, or Uma the VRRV, was retrieved from the mechanic shop this afternoon.She went in for frequently occuring OBDII error code P0152. Here's what Google AI said of the error:The Ford E-450 P0152 code indicates that the upstream oxygen sensor on Bank 2, Sensor 1 is stuck at a high voltage reading (typically above 0.9 […]
Hi all, I should have posted this a while ago—I’m now on Substack. I love the platform and respect and appreciate the company’s adherence to principles of free speech.You can find The Heart of the Matter—my ruminations on politics, geopolitics, and media, plus the odd book and movie review—here. My author newsletter—only about my new book […]
Wow.As Blade said in the eponymous movie, “The world you live in is just a sugar-coated topping. There is another world beneath it—the real world.”American Exception is about the real world.It is deeply researched, coherently presented, cogently argued. By the time you’re done reading, you’ll wonder how you ever could have believed that things are […]
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 […]
If only life were normally this undemanding. I didn’t post anything in 2025, and here I find this blog at #30 on a List of the 60 top Parkinson’s blogs Web-wide, compiled by aggregator FeedSpot. This recognition of my awesome blogging skills suggests that the less I publish, the better my blog will be. So I probably […]
Here 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 […]
Are you ready to go on safari next year in Africa? Hey–we’ve got connections in Tanzania. Check out Lendimi African Safaris in Tanzania. Lendimi has hosted many Alaskans on safari ... The post Elephants, gorillas, lions, hippos, zebras…who wants to go on a safari next year? 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 […]
These homemade gluten-free graham crackers are crisp, naturally sweetened, and made with clean, nourishing ingredients—and yes, they taste even better than the originals! Whether you’re whipping up a snack for your kids or prepping ingredients for the perfect s’mores night, these traditional graham crackers are a total crowd-pleaser. Is there anything more nostalgic than snapping... […]
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 […]
See no evil, hear no… Update: A late-to-the party Alaska Department of Fish and Game has now added some new information to what happened in Bear Valley while managing to ignore the […]
The real reasons pedestrians die An urban planner turned internet content provider did a deep dive into why pedestrian deaths in the U.S. rose 72 percent faster than both population growth and […]
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… […]
When I first found this fun little recipe, I had doubts about its success. However, because it was one of those "I seriously need chocolate" days, I gave it a try. Boy, I'm glad I did because they are VERY tasty!! This recipe only makes 6 small cookies, which is PERFECT better for my perpetual […]
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 […]
Okay y'all, I was not going to post this recipe because it was a spur of the moment "What do we have on hand?" thing that I jotted down and then we tried it. But! It's so very, very good. We know that fruit/pistachio cream and chocolate work well together and I love cheesecake flavors. I don't know […]
All 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 →
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 February 22nd show featured a conversation with Starling Birch, videographer and mountain adventurer. Originally recorded and aired in August 2023, we talked about the pleasure and pain of adventuring into the mountains. We also considered the motivations that drive us to put ourselves in often unpleasant and potentially regretful circumstances when […]
Download Radio Show The February 8th show featured a conversation with Lauren /Bell, Lauren Wild, and Ellen Chenoweth, organizers of the first (annual?) State of the Sound community event scheduled for later this month. We talked about the intentions for the event, what is planned, and how folks can participate. If you have questions or […]
In May 2024, the most intense solar storm in a two decades brought intense and colorful auroras to, it felt, everyone in the world. A G5 solar storm (the most intense class of storm) and clear skies in the United State gave millions of peoples a show and images were flooding in from latitudes as […]
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 […]
Pumpkin Buttermilk Biscuits are your classic buttery, flaky biscuit with a fall twist stirred right in. Real pumpkin puree and a hint of cinnamon turn an everyday biscuit into a biscuit that gives you fall flavors without the being a dessert. Looking for a new favorite for Autumn? You found it! Take a classic buttermilk... […]
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 This statue of Mary Magdalene is at the main altar of the parish church St. Georg in Hüfingen-Mundelfingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Today is Mary Magdalene's feast day.
Picture of the day Space Shuttle Atlantis being towed back from the Shuttle Landing Facility to Orbiter Processing Facility-2 after completing STS-135, bringing the Space Shuttle program to an end. Today marks the 15th anniversary of said event.