There aren’t enough days in the weekend.
Yesterday I saw a chicken crossing the road. I asked it why. It told me it was none of my business.
I went to a haunted house, looked under the kitchen table, and found spirit gum.
I almost had a psychic girlfriend but she left me before we met.
OK, so what’s the speed of dark?
How do you tell when you’re out of invisible ink?
Everyone has a photographic memory. Some just don’t have film.
Shin: a device for finding furniture in the dark.
Many people quit looking for work when they find a job.
I intend to live forever – so far, so good.
When I’m not in my right mind, my left mind gets pretty crowded.
What happens if you get scared half to death twice?
I used to have an open mind but my brains kept falling out.
I couldn’t repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder.
Why do psychics have to ask you for your name?
If at first you don’t succeed, destroy all evidence that you tried.
If at first you don’t succeed, then skydiving definitely isn’t for you.
A conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking.
Experience is something you don’t get until just after you need it.
For every action, there is an equal and opposite criticism.
The colder the X-ray table, the more of your body is required to be on it.
The hardness of the butter is proportional to the softness of the bread.
The severity of the itch is proportional to the reach.
A fool and his money are soon partying.
Plan to be spontaneous tomorrow.
Drugs may lead to nowhere, but at least it’s the scenic route.
I’d kill for a Nobel Peace Prize.
Bills travel through the mail at twice the speed of checks.
Borrow money from pessimists-they don’t expect it back.
Half the people you know are below average.
99 percent of lawyers give the rest a bad name.
42.7 percent of all statistics are made up on the spot.
A conscience is what hurts when all your other parts feel so good.
On the other hand, you have different fingers
I brought a mirror to Lovers’ Lane. I told everybody I’m Narcissus.
When I was crossing the border into Canada, they asked if I had any firearms with me. I said, “Well, what do you need?”
I hooked up my accelerator pedal in my car to my brake lights. I hit the gas, people behind me stop, and I’m gone.
Quotes February 04, 2019
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APRN Alaska News
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Delanceyplace.com
- mark twain at west point--5/15/2026 May 15, 2026Today's selection -- from Mark Twain and West Point by Philip Leon. Mark Twain loved visiting the US Military Academy at West Point, and would always take time to meet with the cadets: “Mark Twain revelled in the company of cadets, and made it a standing practice to join the young men in the barracks […]
- teaching a labrador to swim -- 5/14/2026 May 14, 2026Today's encore selection -- from Good Dog by David DiBenedetto and the editors of Garden and Gun. Dominique Browning writes in "Swim Team" about how she taught Ozzie, a neurotic Labrador, how to swim: "That dogs are emotional creatures -- that they keen with sadness, leap with joy, wiggle in friendship and waggle in play, […]
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Bob Mayer
- Free books and publishing schedule May 15, 2026As usual, there are a number of books free today. Chief among them are New York Minute and the first book in the Atlantis series. I’ve also got pre-orders up for three titles. Slow Fall the first book in my fictional Green Beret Survival series comes out on the 28th of this month. It’s different than most post-apocalyptic stories in that […]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
I didn’t have my glasses on…
- sticks and stones. May 15, 2026river of stone stone to find home stone for resting stone to remember *sticks to make rustic latilla fences ‘to so enter into it in nature and art that the enjoyed meanings of life may become a part of living is the attitude of artistic appreciation.’ -george h. mead — *In New Mexico, you’ll […]beth
Indian Country Media Network
- NAGPRA ruling brings ‘brings joy to the tribe’ May 15, 2026Winnebago Tribe wins federal appeals court ruling, bringing it closer to repatriating the remains of two boys who died at boarding school The post NAGPRA ruling brings ‘brings joy to the tribe’ appeared first on ICT.Stewart Huntington
Legends of Windemere
- Poetry and Mental Health May 15, 2026Poetry can be very helpful when it comes to mental health. Many people use the medium as an outlet either in writing or reading. While reading anything can be relaxing, poetry has a few aspects that prose lacks: Shorter, which … Continue reading →Charles Yallowitz
Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life
- Smorgasbord Posts from Your Archives 2026 – Posts from last six months of 2025 #ScaryReads #Halloween by Andrew McDowell May 15, 2026Welcome to the series of Posts from Your Archives for 2026 and I will be sharing posts from the SECOND six months of 2025 from your archives which I will select. This series is now closed but there will be … Continue reading →Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.
Bluebird of Bitterness
- Birds of a feather May 15, 2026 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
KarmaTube
- The Grandma Stand in Central Park May 15, 2026Mike Matthews' grandmother lived alone in Seattle, full of love with nowhere to put it. So he set up what sounds impossible: a lemonade-style stand where strangers could sit and talk with her. She listened to breakups, job losses, and ordinary heartache. When she died at 102, Matthews painted a stand purple, his grandmother's favorite […]Richard Moss
Positively Present
- Speak Now & Red Art February 27, 2026A 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.dani@positivelypresent.com
Joan Reeves: Slingwords
- Monday Magic - Rewire Your Brain May 11, 2026Today's Monday Magic Tip is a little different. Instead of telling you about an app that may make your work life easier, I'm going to tell you about a YouTube video that may do the same.I'm always urging SlingWords readers to keep a journal, to write your goals, to write an action items list, etc. […]Joan Reeves
World United Music
- Exclusive Interview – The Greek Theatre April 21, 2025Exclusive 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 […]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
- Rules For The Summer by Meghan Quinn | Audiobook Review May 6, 2026Rules For The Summer by Meghan Quinn Full Cast Narration by Shane East, Stella Hunter, Gary Furlong, and Cassandra Medcalf Standalone RomCom Complimentary Copy Received. This post contains affiliate links. Meghan Quinn has been one of my favorite authors for 10 years now, and she rarely disappoints, especially in audio. Her books are the perfect […]Ana's Attic
Shorpy
- Ferry Terminal: 1906 May 10, 2026New York circa 1900-1906. "Terminal building, Hudson River -- Erie Railway, Chambers Street Ferry Terminal." 5x7 nitrate negative, Historic American Buildings Survey. View full size.Dave
- Laguna Layover: 1943 May 7, 2026March 1943. "Santa Fe R.R. train stopping for coal and water. Laguna, New Mexico." Kodachrome transparency by Jack Delano for the Office of War Information. View full size.Dave
Shorpy Reader Shared Photo’s
- Shellubrication: 1950s June 28, 2025From a discarded negative collection that belonged to a San Diego area barber. 120 format. View full size.Cazzorla
- Mill Town Aughts May 22, 2025My 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 […]hj808
Shorpy Reader Comments
- Platforms May 13, 2026In reply to Ferry Terminal: 1906: The carriage would drive over them - notice the sloped/worn one in the foreground - and then the passengers could use the railings to more easily disembark (or embark by forming a que on the wooden area).r0gald
- Structures in the middle? May 13, 2026In reply to Ferry Terminal: 1906: Hoof and boot scrapers maybe. King size.pennsylvaniaproud
Kim’s Shopping
- From Checkout to Career Change: Using Pay-Over-Time Thinking Without Stress December 23, 2025Buying 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.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
- tortuous May 15, 2026Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 15, 2026 is: tortuous \TOR-chuh-wus\ adjective Tortuous describes something that has many literal or figurative twists and turns. // The tortuous mountain path rewards climbers with a stunning view of the town below. // Getting approval for a project of this magnitude is a tortuous process. […]Merriam-Webster
DamnDelicious
- 30+ Special Mother’s Day Recipes Mom Will Love May 7, 2026Celebrate mom with some of her favorite recipes, including one pot dinners, fancy (yet easy!) cocktails, sides, and homemade pasta or gnocchi! Make some of mom’s favorite recipes for Mother’s Day! From breakfast, brunch, cocktails and dinners, we have all the best recipes covered to treat mom to a special (and thoughtful) weekend at home. […]Chungah
- Moscow Mule May 2, 2026A refreshing, crowd-favorite cocktail using only 4 ingredients – vodka, lime, ginger beer and sparkling water made in 5 min. So easy so good! reasons to make a moscow mule What is a moscow Mule? A Moscow Mule is a classic cocktail made with vodka, ginger beer and lime juice, typically served over ice in […]Chungah
ezvid
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Task & Purpose
- Pentagon cancels planned deployment of long-range missile unit to Germany May 15, 2026The 3rd Battalion, 12th Field Artillery Regiment is the latest unit to see its orders to Europe reversed. The post Pentagon cancels planned deployment of long-range missile unit to Germany appeared first on Task & Purpose.Nicholas Slayton
- Army orders rifle-mounted smart scopes to down small drones May 15, 2026The Army confirmed a large order of SMASH 2000LE drone-tracking smart scopes. Mounted on a soldier’s rifle, the device can track and target drones as they fly. The post Army orders rifle-mounted smart scopes to down small drones appeared first on Task & Purpose.Jeff Schogol
A Redleg’s Rides
- Spring Fling 2026 - Day 15: A drive to Martinsville and Philpott Dam May 15, 2026We drove the 22 miles or so to the town of Martinsville to run errands and just do some light shopping. We passed through town of Bassett and Martha realized it's the Bassett name associated with a furniture company that's on par with the likes of Lazyboy.After lunch in town, we drove back to camp […]redlegsrides
- Spring Fling 2026 - Day 14: Philpott Lake COE Camping May 12, 2026A relatively short drive today, and except for an annoying detour by Google Maps who routed us through a narrow road neighborhood, it went without incident. Sometimes, Google Maps sucks.I am rethinking the concept of using COE camping almost exclusively while on the eastern half of the country. Some of the ones we have ended […]redlegsrides
Lorie Smith Schaefer
- Idealists in My Family Tree February 9, 2026My left-leaning roots run deep. My great-grandfather was a card-carrying Utopian Socialist. I even have documents to prove it. And …Lorie Smith Schaefer
- A Visit to Remember February 2, 2026This heartfelt narrative captures the bond between a young boy and his grandfather, who struggles with memory loss. It highlights the boy’s efforts to connect through shared memories and simple moments, reminding us of the enduring love that transcends forgetfulness.Lorie Smith Schaefer
Barry Eisler
- Come Find Me At Substack! June 25, 2025Hi 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 […]Barry Eisler
- American Exception March 7, 2025Wow.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 […]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
- Back From the Dead, Off& On Wins a place on FeedSpot list of 60 best Parkinson’s Blogs March 29, 2026If 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 […]Peter Dunlap-Shohl
- 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
Alaska Travelgram
- TRIP REPORT: Along Ireland’s “Wild Atlantic Way” May 10, 2026Prior to our arrival in Westport, on Ireland’s Atlantic Coast, I’d never heard of the Wild Atlantic Way. It’s the longest continuous coastal road in the world. Stretching from Ireland’s ... The post TRIP REPORT: Along Ireland’s “Wild Atlantic Way” 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
- Best Gluten Free Graham Crackers Recipe with Honey April 8, 2025These 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... […]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
- And so it ends May 15, 2026No fed takeover of AK salmon The Supreme Court of the United States has put an end to the maximum-sustained-yield (MSY) dream of disgraced Alaska Board of Fisheries member Roland Maw and […]craigmedred
- Good intentions May 8, 2026And the wreck of science Confidence in scientists, which slipped in this country during the Covid-19 pandemic, is reported to be climbing once again, but you have to wonder why. Not because […]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
- 6 MICROWAVE COOKIES March 1, 2026When 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 […]Coleen's 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
- Chocolate Raspberry Pistachio Dessert (adaptable!) April 2, 2025Okay 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 […]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 #350 – Brie Drummond September 21, 2025Download Radio Show The September 21st show featured a conversation with Brie Drummond, biologist with the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. Her responsibilities include overseeing monitoring work on St. Lazaria island. We talked about the overall scope of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, and more specifically the nesting seabirds of St. Lazaria. If you […]matt goff
- Sitka Nature Show #349 – Kitty LaBounty September 7, 2025Download Radio Show The September 7th show featured a conversation with Kitty LaBounty. Kitty shared about the soon-to-be released field guide Mushrooms of Alaska, which Kitty had received an advanced copy of. (Released in October 2025, it should be available through your favorite book seller). We talked about mushroom ecology, identification, and our personal experiences […]matt goff
Ian A Johnson: Life, Wildlife, Wild-life
- Big Memories From the G5 Solar Storm One Year Later May 24, 2025In 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 […]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
- Crab Dip with Cocktail Sauce May 12, 2026Crab Dip with Cocktail Sauce is one of those spreads you can mix in minutes but still feels like something you’d serve for company. Perfect for game day, parties, snacks, and even an easy dinner, you’ll make this recipe again and again. The combo of cream cheese and cocktail sauce is means its creamy and... […]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