New Year, New Me?

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In my heart, I’ve always been a writer. Not of the book variety, oh no…of the journal variety. Let me tell you about my journey.

New Year, New Me?

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Talk of Alaska: Tips for Spring Gardening March 28, 2023
Across the state, even in the snowiest places, the signs of spring are starting to appear. Crocus and tulips are already emerging in some areas and gardeners are poring over seed catalogs, dreaming of growing their own food and beautifying their yards with flowers and other plants. It’s an exciting time for people who like […]
Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media
What we know about the deadly shooting at a Nashville elementary school March 28, 2023
Six people, including three children, were killed in the shooting. The suspected attacker was killed by police minutes after the first 911 call.
Joe Hernandez - NPR

preparing for the third crusade -- 3/28/22 March 28, 2023
Today's selection -- from Saladin by John Man. With the fall of Jerusalem into Muslim hands in 1187, the cry was quickly heard to recapture it in a third crusade, and to raise the funds for that crusade: "Soon after Jerusalem's fall, Joscius, archbishop of Tyre, set off in a black-sailed ship, bearing appeals for aid, […]
cleveland takes on tariffs -- 3/27/23 March 27, 2023
Today's selection -- from The Wealth of a Nation by C. Donald Johnson. In the 1880s, the United States had high tariffs and a huge budget surplus. President Grover Cleveland had great difficulty with legislation designed to reduce tariffs, since they were deemed to protect "the American workingman from the conditions of 'pauper labor' of […]

Talk of Alaska: Tips for Spring Gardening March 28, 2023
Across the state, even in the snowiest places, the signs of spring are starting to appear. Crocus and tulips are already emerging in some areas and gardeners are poring over seed catalogs, dreaming of growing their own food and beautifying their yards with flowers and other plants. It’s an exciting time for people who like […]
Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media
What we know about the deadly shooting at a Nashville elementary school March 28, 2023
Six people, including three children, were killed in the shooting. The suspected attacker was killed by police minutes after the first 911 call.
Joe Hernandez - NPR

Recent Research Spreadsheets November 30, 2016
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...
feigleycommunications
2016 Legislative Drafting Students November 15, 2016
Our 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

51 Writing Contests in April 2023 – No entry fees – by Erica Verrillo… March 28, 2023
on Publishing… and Other Forms of Insanity: This April there are more than four dozen free writing contests for short fiction, novels, poetry, CNF, nonfiction, and plays. Prizes range from $100,000 to publication. None charge entry fees. Some of these contests have age and geographical restrictions, so read the instructions carefully. Get Full Details HERE
Chris The Story Reading Ape

New Release: Ghosts of New England: Last Light Point March 27, 2023
Looking for a captivating book bundle?Want stories with a paranormal bent?Want adventurous tales of sailing ships and light houses?Four bestselling and award-winning authors—Lisa A. Olech, Kathryn Hills, Nancy Fraser, and Peggy Jaeger have an anthology you're going to love!GHOSTS OF NEW ENGLAND: LAST LIGHT POINTThis Multi-Century Romance Anthology poses the question: "Can true love conquer a […]
Joan Reeves

Sunny Ann Starling, July 2, 1943 - January 6, 2023 January 10, 2023
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 […]
Unknown
WASP Final Flight February 28, 2022
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 […]
Unknown

A Fabulous A Pre-War Harper Dry Lakes Racing Film March 25, 2023
Today’s feature contains a 8 mm film by Tommy Lorbeer contains rare footage showing prewar racing on the Harper dry lake in California in 1940. In addition to the many home-built Ford-based racing cars and a four-cylinder powered Chevrolet streamliner, Bob Rufi set a record of 140 mph; some thoroughbreds are to be seen, Don...
David Greenlees
Four Fun Kodachrome Car Photographs No. 436 March 22, 2023
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 at all the earlier parts of this series here. The images are...
David Greenlees

Minnesota Munchkins, c. 1895 March 23, 2023
This despondent looking crew are the drawn from the various Scandanavian, German, and Irish families settled in or near Wadena, Minnesota during the late 1800s. Wadena, located in the west-central part of the state, was (and is) a pretty small town, so some of these kids probably had an epic daily commute, by foot, from […]
chrmer
Phila Up: 1904 March 8, 2023
Philadelphia, 1904. "Land Title Trust Building, Broad Street." The umpteenth appearance on these pages of this early skyscraper. 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative. View full size.
Dave

Pier review March 28, 2023
In reply to The Iron Pier: 1903: There were two "Iron Piers" constructed on Coney Island in the post Civil War era (one known as the Old Iron Pier (built in 1879) and the other as the New Iron Pier (built in 1882). They served steamboats from Manhattan piers and Rockaway that brought patrons of […]
jsmakbkr
A Chorus Line March 28, 2023
In reply to The Iron Pier: 1903: It appears some of the male bathers are auditioning for the Rockettes.
Colormeandrew

Hydroponic Towers Made Easy July 22, 2022
Hydroponic Towers Made Easy will chronicle my journey into the hydroponic gardening world. At first, I was intimidated by the mere thought of growing food in hydroponic towers. I thought, that’s WAY too much work and involves way too many aspects I know nothing about. Chemicals, pH balance, water pumps, special sprouting trays… UGH. Just […]
gardenfrisk
Ricotta-Stuffed Squash Blossoms May 18, 2022
I’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

Mae Whitman on facing her fears for Up Here and being the biggest Arrested Development fan March 28, 2023
The actor: Mae Whitman has been onscreen practically her entire life. She started in commercials at the age of three and hasn’t really slowed down since. Over the decades, Whitman has showcased an ability to imbue a raw relatability and vulnerability into whatever character she’s playing, whether it’s Parenthood’s…Read more...
Saloni Gajjar
Succession's season 4 premiere was the show's most watched episode ever March 28, 2023
While Logan may have lost the battle for white whale news company Pierce this past Sunday, Succession itself won big with its most-watched episode ever.Read more...
Emma Keates
Ryan Murphy's long-awaited Feud: Capote's Women finds its James Baldwin March 28, 2023
The long-awaited second season of Ryan Murphy’s anthology series, Feud: Capote’s Women, continues to shape up with the casting of the show’s James Baldwin. Perry Mason actor Chris Chalk has stepped into the role of the famed activist, author, and cultural critic for the new season. Read more...
Gabrielle Sanchez
The metaverse is the first to go with Disney's belt tightening March 28, 2023
If you were hoping to get some real estate in Toontown or get married at digital Disneyland or something along those strange virtual lines, well, you’re out of luck. Disney is getting out of the metaverse business, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Once and future CEO Bob Iger has shut down the division […]
Mary Kate Carr

Sheet Pan Scalloped Potatoes March 25, 2023
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. The best part is the crispiest edges and tops ALL AROUND with the creamiest goodness underneath. So so good! You know how we all love brownies but we all really want that corner piece but there’s only four corner pieces to choose […]
Chungah @ Damn Delicious
Easy Brown Sugar Ham March 18, 2023
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. The most incredible brown sugar glaze there ever was. Perfectly sweet, tangy and savory! An absolute holiday classic. Say hello to the easiest ham recipe for your holiday spread. And I truly mean, the easiest. Not to mention, the sweet/savory/tangy brown sugar […]
Chungah @ Damn Delicious

Finding Susanne: The Answer Is in my DNA. March 27, 2023
Have you ever wondered about your past? These days, we are bombarded with commercials selling everything, including clues to your ancestry. After all, everything is in your DNA. Three years ago, I decided to take a DNA test to find out how they work. I also wanted to learn about my ancestry. There are many […]
Susanne Matthews
LISTEN to Your Kindle Book March 26, 2023
Want to listen to your Kindle book? Check out this terrific option: Get Alexa to Read Your Kindle Books Go ahead and give it a try. When you start doing the dishes tonight, listen to Sapphire: Book 1 Ladies of the Night Series read by Alexa. Gabriella Shaw, Code Name: Sapphire Sapphire is hired to […]
Taylor Lee

Back in the USA, Boondocking Again Near Winterhaven, CA March 28, 2023
We left at 8AM this morning, leaving the campsite north of San Felipe, Baja California behind and a couple of hours later were at the border.We chose to cross at the same border crossing station in San Luis Rio Colorado. We got in line, using the general access/RV line to slowly make our way to […]
redlegsrides
Baja California with the Z's - Days 32 & 33: Last Weekend in Mexico March 27, 2023
Saturday, March 25Bought a traction system for light trucks, cars and RVs to hopefully enable me to self-recover from sand/mud conditions in the future.It's made by Truckclaws and the videos/reviews I saw on youtube made it looked quite promising. I should get it by mid-April while in the vicinity of Meadview, AZ.The extender bar, it […]
redlegsrides

Talking MA, SD, Violence, and of Course Writing With Coach Tony Blauer March 3, 2023
Had a blast talking with Tony Blauer, an innovator in self defense I've learned a ton from over the last 20 years or so.As we discuss in the podcast, I first met Tony when he wrote to me around the time my first book was published. He praised me for my fictional depiction of various aspects of violence, […]
Barry Eisler
Amazon Smile, No More January 19, 2023
In 2018, at the suggestion of novelist Andrew Vachss, I did what I could do get out the word about Amazon Smile—a program that enabled Amazon customers to direct a portion of their purposes to a favored charity. Mine was an organization Andrew established: the Legislative Drafting Institute for Child Protection.The good news is, you can still donate […]
Barry Eisler

Kashevaroff Mountain April 6, 2019
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 I headed […]
Letting go March 20, 2019
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 side of […]

Pumpkin BOO-berry Muffins (Fun Halloween Toddler Snacktivity!) October 21, 2022
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 […]
Ashley
Comparing Mint Plants: Spearmint, Apple & Chocolate April 23, 2020
Mint 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

"Home" vs. "Away" May 20, 2022
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 […]
CloudyinAK
Goodbye, Toronto May 10, 2022
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 […]
CloudyinAK

Alaska B4UDie March 28, 2023
Land of otherworldly adventures KNIK GLACIER – Standing at the face of a 125-square-mile river of ice on Saturday, talking to public-minded businessman Mark Johnson (yes, it is possible to be […]
craigmedred
Lifting the curtain March 22, 2023
Window opens for possible “Fish War’ game changer Amidst chaos comes the change if not the need to think outside the box, and thus Alaska fishery biologists today find themselves staring […]
craigmedred

Malnourished launches today January 21, 2020
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… […]
cinthiaritchie
Book review: Secondhand Summer by Dan Walker December 1, 2019
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… […]
cinthiaritchie

Waterfowl at the Edge of the Ice March 23, 2023
Overcast with occasional light rain. Temperatures in the 40s and breezy. I went out for a bit this afternoon. There were still plenty of gulls in the channel, but not on the Japonski Island side shore. I spent a few minutes scanning without spotting anything unusual. From Kerr Island pullout I saw whales in the […]
matt goff
Sun on the Mountains, Birds on the Water March 22, 2023
Mostly sunny, becoming overcast. Light raining begining this evening. Calm winds. I was not feeling too ambitious today. I did go out to Silver Bay. I didn’t see much action out there on the water. Snow has been shedding a bit on the slopes above treeline. Clouds were beginning to form over the mountains. I […]
matt goff

SANDRA'S EASY APPLE HAND PIES November 9, 2022
So easy and delicious, and these freeze beautifully allowing you to bake them whenever you get a craving for them...Yield: 8 Hand PiesPrep: 20 Mins.Bake: 15 Mins. INGREDIENTS FILLING:1 TB salted butter1 TB all-purpose flour1 TB packed brown sugar1/2 cup water1/2 tsp vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon lemon juice1 tsp apple pie spice blend1 large honeycrisp apple, peeled, cored […]
sandra
SANDRA'S HOMEMADE MILD SWEET ITALIAN MOOSE SAUSAGE November 7, 2022
It's imperative to let the flavors meld for a minimum of 12 hoursprior to cookingthis wonderful moose sausage...Yield: Four 2-1/2 lb. portions (total of 2 lbs.)Prep: 20 Mins.Cook Patties: 3-4 Mins per side (7-8 Mins total)Meld Flavors: 12 hours INGREDIENTS 2 pounds lean ground moose (venison or other meats and poultry work well too)1 tablespoon red wine […]
sandra