Quotes December 23, 2021

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The real power of gratitude is being grateful for the things that aren’t yet in your physical world.
Sandra Gallagher – CEO and Co-Founder at Proctor Gallagher Institute

If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters. Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude.
Colin Powell – Former United States National Security Advisor

Wonder and knowledge are both to be cherished.
Stephen Jay Gould,
paleontologist, evolutionary biologist, writer

You’ve got to continue to grow, or you’re just like last night’s cornbread — stale and dry.
Loretta Lynn,
singer, songwriter

I will live in the Past, the Present, and the Future. The Spirits of all Three shall strive within me.
Charles Dickens,
writer
from “A Christmas Carol”

Happiness is a gift and the trick is not to expect it, but to delight in it when it comes.
Charles Dickens,
writer

Various

Saudi Arabia’s oil production cut could affect Alaska’s state finances June 7, 2023
Federal officials raised estimates for oil prices in the second half of this year and in 2024, two days after Saudi Arabia announced oil production cuts.
James Brooks, Alaska Beacon
Unalaska sees large turnout for annual LGBTQ+ Pride celebration June 7, 2023
Gray skies and drizzle didn’t deter dozens of community members from showing up to Unalaska's Pride event Friday.
Hope McKenney, KUCB - Unalaska

the increase in inequality -- 6/6/23 June 6, 2023
Today's selection -- from Slouching Towards Utopia by J. Bradford DeLong. The formula for economic growth that economists bequeathed to the Global South has failed to close the wealth gap, and in fact that gap has increased: "In 1870, when the long twentieth century began, British industry stood at the leading edge of economic and technological […]
jim crow -- 6/5/23 June 5, 2023
Today's selection -- from Oscar Hammerstein II and the Invention of the Musical by Laurie Winer. Vaudeville, Bert Williams, Thomas Dartmouth Rice, and a character performance called “Jump Jim Crow”: "At the height of vaudeville, around 1915, … most routines were, in the fashion of the time, appallingly racist and sexist. Whether Black or white, women […]

Saudi Arabia’s oil production cut could affect Alaska’s state finances June 7, 2023
Federal officials raised estimates for oil prices in the second half of this year and in 2024, two days after Saudi Arabia announced oil production cuts.
James Brooks, Alaska Beacon
Unalaska sees large turnout for annual LGBTQ+ Pride celebration June 7, 2023
Gray skies and drizzle didn’t deter dozens of community members from showing up to Unalaska's Pride event Friday.
Hope McKenney, KUCB - Unalaska

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

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

Four Fun Midweek Kodachrome Car Images No. 447 June 7, 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. You can look...
David Greenlees
Six Fun Midweek Kodachrome Car Images No. 446 May 31, 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. You can look...
David Greenlees

The Fog of War: 1942 June 4, 2023
April 1942. "Fort Riley, Kansas. Training of Negro units and white units. Soldier of a cavalry rifle unit going through smokescreen during a field problem." Acetate negative by Jack Delano for the U.S. Foreign Information Service/Office of War Information. View full size.
Dave
Signal Corps: 1942 June 4, 2023
April 1942. "Fort Riley, Kansas. Signal Corps unit communicating by radio from a scout car during a field problem." Acetate negative by Jack Delano. View full size.
Dave

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
Boomers, First Grade: 1953 March 4, 2023
It's seventy years ago in Idyllic Larkspur™, where we find me (bottom left corner) with Bob, David, Bob, Jim, Jim, Margaret, Sandy, Donna, Rae Ann, Roberta, Virginia, Jerry, Buzzy, Fred, Gordy, Frances, Alice, Alice, Sheila, Mrs. Madeline Drew and others whose names I forget. This was taken within a month of losing nearly half our […]
tterrace

Cauliflower Growing Tip April 12, 2023
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 […]
gardenfrisk
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

Star Wars: Ahsoka sets date to blast off on Disney+ June 7, 2023
Disney has finally announced a release date for its next installment in the seemingly endless string of Star Wars TV shows. Star Wars: Ahsoka will land on Disney+ on August 23, giving fans the live-action Clone Wars sequel they crave. Ahsoka stars Rosario Dawson as the titular Jedi. Dawson stepped into the role during…Read more...
Matt Schimkowitz
Arnold Schwarzenegger on death: “It truly pisses me off” June 7, 2023
The concept of mortality really grinds Arnold Schwarzenegger’s gears. In their new conversation for Interview Magazine, Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito eschewed the fluffy friendly stuff for going deep on childhood memories and the idea of an afterlife, which, by the way, the Governator does not believe in. “Anyone…Read more...
Mary Kate Carr
We're collecting Marvel stars' opinions on Martin Scorsese like Infinity Stones June 7, 2023
It was the offhand comment that launched a thousand ships: “I don’t see [the Marvel movies]. I tried, you know? But that’s not cinema,” living legend Martin Scorsese mentioned to Empire magazine in 2019. “Honestly, the closest I can think of them, as well made as they are, with actors doing the best they can […]
Mary Kate Carr
NBC is making a very special Bupkis available to those without Peacock June 7, 2023
Normally, saying someone doesn’t have bupkis means they have nothing. But when Pete Davidson’s involved, things can get a little weird. Read more...
Matt Schimkowitz

Breakfast Tacos June 3, 2023
An absolute crowd favorite! Served in warm tortillas with crispy bacon, potatoes, scrambled eggs and your favorite toppings! Oh-so-crisp bacon strips, golden brown potatoes, and perfectly cheesy scrambled eggs all tucked in a warm tortilla. It’s simply perfect for breakfast (and lunch and dinner) as it comes together pretty quickly, using one skillet for everything. […]
Chungah @ Damn Delicious
Honey Fried Chicken and Waffles May 20, 2023
Super crispy fried chicken, drizzled with a warm honey glaze, served with the fluffiest buttermilk waffles! There’s a few steps involved in this, but my goodness is it a labor of love (of 45 minutes of course). And the end result is so worth it. With the crispiest chicken (breasts or thighs can be used here) […]
Chungah @ Damn Delicious

My Porch Zoo June 5, 2023
There’s been some unusual activity on my front porch this spring. I put out food for stray cats, but a lot of other critters are interested in the free buffet. Here’s one of the foxes who stops by regularly. Perhaps he thinks that if he takes the bowl away, he’s the only one who’s going […]
Rebecca York
My Husband’s Baked Oatmeal * Yum! June 3, 2023
Baked Oatmeal is delicious! My husband took over my kitchen yesterday and made this treat for me. It has just a touch of sweetness from the maple syrup and the raisins, and the melty chocolate chips make me want a second helping! This baked dish is best served warm. It is perfect for breakfast or […]
Donna Fasano

US troops launched 38 missions against ISIS in Iraq and Syria in May June 7, 2023
FILE: Members of 5th Special Forces Group (A) conducting 50. Cal Weapons training during counter ISIS operations at Al Tanf Garrison in southern Syria in November 2017. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Connor).The fight against ISIS continues. The post US troops launched 38 missions against ISIS in Iraq and Syria in May appeared […]
Jeff Schogol
A soldier died on active duty. The military is using a loophole to deny medical malpractice June 7, 2023
Army Pvt. Caleb Smither. (Heather Baker photo).Army Pvt. Caleb Smither died in his barracks room just days after he hit his head in the motor pool at Fort Bragg. The post A soldier died on active duty. The military is using a loophole to deny medical malpractice appeared first on Task & Purpose.
Max Hauptman

Now Camping on West Side of Glacier National Park June 7, 2023
Tuesday, June 6We left the Libby, MT area just before 9am and headed to do errands/laundry in Eureka. Then it was on to the very crowded city of Whitefish for groceries.We're staying at the full campground that is Fish Creek Camp in Glacier NP, near West Glacier, MT. It's sites, at least along Loop B […]
redlegsrides
Quiet Weekend at Lake Koocanusa June 5, 2023
Saturday, Jun 4A short visit to the Libby Dam, we'd done the Dam Tour but no photos are allowed so the objective was to show you the mural that's mounted on the lake side of the Peace Tower which is the at the center of the dam.A pic of the rigs from across the riveThe […]
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 […]
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 […]

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

Bad good deeds June 6, 2023
And the power of government status On May 20 of this year, Clifford Walters – a well-meaning, 78-year-old Hawaiian tourist visiting Yellowstone National Park – tried to save a bison calf. The […]
craigmedred
Safe space June 6, 2023
An economic opportunity for Alaska If Americans fearful of climate change are now truly fleeing the warm states for places like Duluth, Minn., as national and international media are reporting, Anchorage […]
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

Sitka Nature Show #288 – Bird Songs May 7, 2023
Download Radio Show The May 7th show featured recordings of many common Sitka bird songs, and pointers for learning to recognize which species is singing them. 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 for that purpose. The […]
matt goff
Sitka Nature Show #287 – Laura Kaltenstein April 23, 2023
Download Radio Show The April 23rd show featured a conversation with Laura Kaltenstein. We spoke about which birds nest where in the Sitka and shared stories of nests we’ve found over the years. If you have questions or observations you want to share, please feel free to leave a comment here or on the page […]
matt goff

SANDRA'S MILE HIGH LEMON CHIFFON PIE June 7, 2023
A truly decadent dessertyour family and friends are bound to love...Prep: 1 Hr. Yield: 8-10 Servings: (1) 9" Pie Bake: 10 Mins. (Crust) INGREDIENTS Crust 1-1/4 cups all purpose flour 1 stick unsalted butter, cold and cut into pieces 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup ice water (more or less, depending on your humidity) […]
sandra
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