Washington, D.C., circa 1940. “U.S. Capitol exteriors. Dome of Capitol through trees at night.” 8×10 acetate negative by Theodor Horydczak.
Shorpy November 7, 2016
Alaskanomics
- September jobs up 3.8 percent from September 2020 October 22, 2021Oct. 22, 2021 No. 21-31 JUNEAU, Alaska — September's job count was 3.8 percent above September 2020, an increase of 11,600 but still 25,500 jobs below September 2019 levels. Industries hit hardest by COVID-19 grew the most, although few have regained pre-pandemic job levels. Leisure and hospitality added 4,700 jobs...Alaskanomics
APRN Alaska News
- Alaska News Nightly: Monday, November 29, 2021 November 30, 2021State health officials warn of the new omicron variant of COVID-19. Also, the outgoing director of a social services organization says there’s still much more to do around homelessness. And the tides near Nikiski could provide a whole lot of power.Casey Grove, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
- Conservative Wasilla Rep. Kurka launches bid for Alaska governor November 30, 2021In an announcement posted on social media, Rep. Christopher Kurka, R-Wasilla, criticized Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s health mandates issued early in the pandemic.Andrew Kitchenman, Alaska Public Media & KTOO - Juneau
Delanceyplace.com
- the race for africa -- 11/30/21 November 30, 2021Today's selection -- from Merchant Kings by Stephen R. Bown. In the late 1800s, the great fear of the English was that other European countries would beat them in conquering and taking African territories and their presumed mineral wealth: "[In the late 1800s] the race for Africa was on, and the European powers were searching for […]
- disparaging “the establishment” -- 11/29/21 November 29, 2021Today's selection -- from Inside Money by Zachary Karabell. In the 1950s, leaders on Wall Street, in Washington, DC, and at America’s largest companies were esteemed. But with the escalation of the Vietnam War in the 1960s, these same positions of leadership were indicted in the popular imagination, and referred to pejoratively as “the Establishment”: "The […]
APRN Alaska News
- Alaska News Nightly: Monday, November 29, 2021 November 30, 2021State health officials warn of the new omicron variant of COVID-19. Also, the outgoing director of a social services organization says there’s still much more to do around homelessness. And the tides near Nikiski could provide a whole lot of power.Casey Grove, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
- Conservative Wasilla Rep. Kurka launches bid for Alaska governor November 30, 2021In an announcement posted on social media, Rep. Christopher Kurka, R-Wasilla, criticized Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s health mandates issued early in the pandemic.Andrew Kitchenman, Alaska Public Media & KTOO - Juneau
Bob Mayer
- Key Information to Scan and Store–You’ll Regret Not Doing It November 29, 2021This is one of the basics of preparation, yet many of us fail to do this. Scan and securely store in cloud and on thumb drive the following documents. Then put the documents in a mobile, fireproof secure box. Make sure you scan BOTH sides of all cards Stored Scanned Cloud Documents […]Bob
Legislative Drafting Institute for Child Protection (LDICP)
- Recent Research Spreadsheets November 30, 2016Our 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, 2016Our 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
Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog
- Top Secret Fiction Writing Prompts – by Melissa Donovan… November 30, 2021on Writing Forward: Ssh, don’t tell anyone. Put it in the vault!” Most of us have had those very words whispered into our ears. In fact, most of us have probably whispered those words into someone else’s ear. They say everyone has a secret. I don’t know if that’s true, but I do know that […]Chris The Story Reading Ape
I didn’t have my glasses on…
- how long? November 30, 2021oh, i remember now. — “in november you begin to know how long winter can be.” -martha gellhornbeth
Indian Country Media Network
- White House holiday decor honors COVID-19 frontline workers November 30, 2021'Gifts from the Heart' is the theme.Associated Press
Legends of Windemere
- Teaser Tuesday: Building a New Steed November 30, 2021Today, we’re going to focus on Bob . . . Not as easy as I would like. He’s a fun character to write, but he works best when used sparingly. Also, best when he’s with other characters who act as … Continue reading →Charles Yallowitz
Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life
- Smorgasbord Laughter Lines Rewind– November 30th 2021 – Hosts Debby Gies and Sally Cronin – Houses and No Good Deed November 30, 2021Firstly, with the results of previous sleuthing on the Internet are some funnies from Debby Gies followed by some jokes from Sally. D.G. Writes is where you will find an archive full of wonderful posts across several subjects including writing … Continue reading →Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.
Bluebird of Bitterness
- Happy St. Andrew’s Day November 30, 2021 bluebird of bitterness
Elle Knowles: Finding Myself Through Writing
- It’s Too Peopley Out There July 3, 2020We live in the most perfect area to have a staycation. The gulf with its white sand beaches are only five minutes away. We have the best restaurants with fresh seafood and seats with the best views. The charter fishing experience is top notch. Evidently, this is not a best kept secret anymore. The only […]Elle Knowles
KarmaTube
- Happiness Family Farm November 25, 2021Happiness Family Farm is a Black-owned CSA farm in Portland, Oregon. Rosata, her husband, Prosper, and son, Japhety, work year-round to harvest fresh fruits and vegetables for the local community. They feature a unique assortment of vegetables from all over the world, bringing a taste of home to many in their community.
Positively Present
- The 11th Annual Gratitude Challenge! October 26, 2021It’s time for the 11th Annual Positively Present Gratitude Challenge! It’s wild to think that I’ve been doing this for over a decade (and I know many of you have,… The post The 11th Annual Gratitude Challenge! appeared first on Positively Present - Dani DiPirro.dani@positivelypresent.com
The Diesel-Electric Elephant Company, England.
- Autumn to Winter Overnight November 26, 2021We’ve gone from mellow fruitfulness (the reds and golds of Autumn) to the inside of a polar bear’s boxer shorts … MoreIan Hutson
Joan Reeves: Slingwords
- Update on 1, 3, 5 List Method for Achievement November 29, 2021I first blogged about the 1, 3, 5 List Method, a plan to get things done whether that's cleaning out the garage or writing a book, in May 2020, just as CoVid was rearing its ugly head in Houston.Then I did an update, 79 Days of Using 1, 3, 5 List in July 2020 because this […]Joan Reeves
World United Music
- The Activist Poet - Volume 2 November 7, 2021Are you trying to make sense of today’s insane world? Here is a book that will answer your questions. World United Music creator Stewart F. Brennan offers another masterpiece that combines his memoirs, lyrical poetry and political commentary to connect the dots and expose the deceptions and illusions of our time while shining a light […]Stewart
WASP Final Flight
- Lucile Doll Wise, 43-7 | August 2, 2018 August 17, 2018"Jacqueline Cochran was looking for WASP. They told me I would have to be interviewed and they would contact me when they came to the Wichita area. But I didn’t wait for that. I went down to Houston for my interview, to speed things up. And I think that’s one of the smartest things I […]Unknown
- Jean McCreery, 44-W-10. |. May 10, 2018 July 20, 2018"My first flight was with a barnstormer at the age of five. I loved it! I also tried to 'fly' out of the barn loft with an umbrella. This was less than successful..." WASP Jean Terrell McCreery, 44-10 The indomitable Marguerite Jean Terrell Moreo McCreery has "...slipped the surly bonds of Earth. And danced the skies on […]Unknown
The Old Motor
- San Francisco Cable Car and Automobile Street Scene Video November 29, 2021Today we travel back in time to the 1960s for a tour around some of the Cable Car networks in San Francisco, CA. The streets are filled with domestic and foreign autos, and trucks and portions of this film were shot on Cable Cars and the roadways. There is an interesting mix of vehicles to...David Greenlees
- Gee Whiz – We Wonder How Well This Plan Worked Out November 24, 2021Just a short post today before we get ready for the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend. We truly hope you don’t get stuck in a traffic jam like this on the way to grandmas house. We aren’t going to comment on this photo, although over the Holiday Weekend we would like our readers to tell us about...David Greenlees
SassyZenGirl
- Earn $6,000/mo Passive Income with Stock Footage (no prior experience!) May 23, 2020Stock footage might not sound too sexy or fun, but this is an easy one to start and doesn’t require any start up funding. In fact, you can start with your smartphone camera. Ready? You Ready Are You Ready GIF from Youready GIFs What is stock footage and how does it work? Stock footage […]Gundi Gabrielle
Stump the Bookseller
- 362D: Appalachian Storm November 30, 2021I’m looking for a beautifully illustrated children’s book, I *think* was called ‘Come a Flood’. It was set in I believe, the Appalachian mountains, and was written in that vernacular, about a coming rainstorm, that the grandma was forecasting, from … Continue reading →admin
Ana’s Attic
- The Highland Fling by Meghan Quinn | Audiobook Review November 23, 2021The Highland Fling by Meghan Quinn Narrated by Paula Nederhorst and Antony Ferguson Standalone RomCom in Scotland The Highland Fling was another totally adorable Meghan Quinn read! This one was so much fun to listen to because it took place in Scotland, so we had some Scottish accents, which took a few minutes to get […]Ana's Attic
Shorpy
- Virginia Toward Sixth: 1901 November 29, 2021Washington, D.C., circa 1901. "View of Virginia Avenue S.W., north side, between 6th & 7th, looking southeast toward 6th Street." 5x7 glass negative, D.C. Street Survey. View full size.Dave
- Any Way You Slice It: 1940 November 25, 2021November 1940. "Ledyard, Connecticut. Mr. T.L. Crouch, a Rogerine Quaker, preparing to carve the Thanksgiving turkey." Photo by Jack Delano for the Farm Security Admin. View full size.Dave
Shorpy Reader Shared Photo’s
- My Grandfather: 1915 October 25, 2021My paternal grandfather (standing, far left) spent quite a lot of his life crewing on square-rigged ships (also known as "windjammers") out of San Francisco. These ships were owned and operated by Alaska Packers, which was a division of the Del Monte Corp (aka the California Packing Corporation). The company had a small fleet of […]Bob Burns
- Golden Krust Bakery September 10, 2021Found these pictures in my parents photo album. I have no idea who the people are. Thought others would get a kick out of seeing them.Candice Philpott-Burck
Shorpy Reader Comments
- Pop Question November 27, 2021In reply to Any Way You Slice It: 1940: Is that a thermometer or an old-fashioned pop-up timer behind the birds' leg?DadsWorld
- No Slicing for ME! November 27, 2021In reply to Any Way You Slice It: 1940: I just buy one of those spiral-cut turkeys they sell at the mall. That and a crinkly cellophane-wrapped bouquet of chocolate-covered green beans and my Thanksgiving meal is planned, prepared, and delicious.Jim Page
Thoroughly Reviewed
- Best Travel Makeup Bag May 23, 2020Travel Makeup Bag Comparison habe ROWNYEON HaloVa Relavel Rownyeon Pro MelodySusie Ac.y.c Mossio B & C Chomeiu Material Nylon OxfordFabric Nylon Oxford Fabric PU Leather 300DPolyester Nylon Polyester 600DPolyester Oxford The post Best Travel Makeup Bag first appeared on ThoroughlyReviewed.com.Linda Krantz
Debra Lynn Dadd
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BloominThyme
- Tropical Orb Weaver Spider September 27, 2021So I recently had a meet and greet with this interesting visitor. Startling experience to be sure, but intriguing, too. I mean, just look at this spider! Incredible. It’s quite large, about the size of my thumb, and a bit intimidating. As I’ve never met a spider this large (I’m happy to say) and wasn’t […]gardenfrisk
- Beneficials in the Garden September 2, 2021Upon first inspection of this photo, you might be wondering if I’ve lost my mind. The tomato hornworm is not a beneficial in your garden. They can do extreme damage to tomato, pepper and eggplants in a matter of hours, destroying en entire plant within days. Definitely not good, especially when you’ve been salivating over […]gardenfrisk
Word of the day
- hoity-toity November 30, 2021Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for November 30, 2021 is: hoity-toity • \hoy-tee-TOY-tee\ • adjective Hoity-toity means "pretentious, fancy, or pompous." // The guidance counselor emphasized that students do not need to go to a hoity-toity college to achieve success. See the entry > Examples: "[Daniel Heider] says his post-high-school years were difficult. … […]Merriam-Webster
AV Club Wiki Wormhole
- Kirsten Dunst on how Allison Janney taught her to play a convincing drunk November 30, 2021In Netflix’s new awards contender, The Power Of The Dog, Kirsten Dunst plays Rose Gordon, a woman so terrorized by Benedict Cumberbatch’s asshole cowboy that she turns to the bottle. As Dunst told us in the video interview below, though, the actual way she learned to play drunk is pretty surprising.Read more...Marah Eakin
- The 10 most outrageous moments from It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia November 30, 2021If provocative comedy was an Olympic sporting event, It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia would get extra credit for degree of difficulty. The series gleefully, and with deceptive skill, cannonballs into the fetid community pool that is Paddy’s Pub, the decrepit and improbably still solvent Philly bar from which Dee…Read more...Dennis Perkins
- Riz Ahmed has bugs on the brain in the disappointing genre mishmash Encounter November 30, 2021In the opening minutes of Encounter, a mosquito-like creature pierces its proboscis through a protective layer of human skin, going deep into flesh and blood. The little bug the attacker deposits inside its victim scuttles along vessels, burrows through connective tissue, and then explodes, jettisoning particles of…Read more...Roxana Hadadi
- Wonder Woman Black & Gold closes with strong stories and even stronger art November 30, 2021Starting last year, both Wonder Woman and Superman got their time to shine in color-limited anthologies. Building on the success of the popular and statue-launching Batman Black & White that ran almost 25 years ago, Wonder Woman Black & Gold is long overdue, and the final issue offers a prime opportunity to celebrate…Read more...Caitlin Rosberg
DamnDelicious
- Pull Apart Garlic Bread Wreath November 30, 2021Warm, soft, pillowy bread bites smothered in garlicky, buttery heavenly goodness. An absolute crowd-pleaser! This Christmas, you’ll find me by the tree eating ALL the pull apart bread. Every single one of them. Every single pillowy bite covered in all that garlicky buttery goodness sprinkled with even more perfection: Parmesan. And since this comes together […]Chungah @ Damn Delicious
- Easy Skillet Dinner Rolls November 21, 2021Nothing beats warm, super soft, fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth homemade dinner rolls. No more store-bought rolls! You can find me by this warm cast iron skillet filled with the best dinner rolls of your entire life. The type of dinner rolls where you hoard the entire skillet, slather on more butter, and eat all 10 in one […]Chungah @ Damn Delicious
The Authors’ Billboard
- Did Covid Change My Life for the Better? November 28, 2021Yes, you read that right. After receiving both vaccinations in early 2021 and adhering to the suggested scientific data, Covid caught up with me anyway. Did I get sloppy? Maybe. I was in three different, public places within days of each other. But here’s the skinny – getting Covid may have changed my life for […]Susan Jean Ricci
- Who’s Ready for Christmas 2021? November 27, 2021Christmas is, and has always been, my favorite time of the year, especially when there were young children in the family who still believed in the jolly old elf. Back in those days, we had a ritual. Part of it was attending the Santa Claus parade, decorating the tree, participating in the church Christmas pageant, […]Susanne Matthews
ezvid
- Speedwrite: Choose The Right Sources July 30, 2021 Ezvid Wiki
A Redleg’s Rides
- Riding FR697 with Gus and Dave November 30, 2021After a rather relaxed morning of just sitting and reading under a warm sun, basking in the warmth in spite of the shade provided by trees, it was time for some riding.Actually, the plan had been initially to just go on a pootle, not really exceeding 20 mph and therefore I skipped fully gearing up. […]redlegsrides
- Visiting Fort Huachuca's Museums November 28, 2021All these years, I thought Huachuca, the name of the Army Post located in Sierra Vista, AZ and home of the Army's Military Intelligence Branch meant Dirty Water.Dirty Water you ask? Huachuca, sounded a lot to me as: Agua Chuca which is Spanish for Dirty Water you see.Well, today I learned otherwise. It's actually from […]redlegsrides
Lorie Smith Schaefer
- My first-ever Cyber Monday sale! November 28, 2021Regret kept Claire away from her hometown for decades. Is fifty too old for truth, forgiveness, and a second chance at love?Lorie Smith Schaefer
- Mid-week Wisdom November 24, 2021 Lorie Smith Schaefer
Barry Eisler
- Talking Violence in Fiction and Fact With Tim Larkin November 28, 2021Hugely enjoyed doing this three-part talk with violence expert Tim Larkin, one of the people with whom I've been privileged to train and whose influences appear in my books. Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3.Barry Eisler
- Flash-Forward Preambles: What, How, and When October 16, 2021Updated BelowFor various reasons, recently I got a little obsessed with flash-forward movie and television preambles. That is, presentations that begin with a scene from later in the story, and then spend some amount of screen time catching up to the “later” scene that came at the start. How much catch-up varies. Sometimes the catch-up […]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 I headed […]
- 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 side of […]
The Alaska Parkinson’s Rag
- New Post on the NWPF Site "What I Like About Parkinson's Disease" October 2, 2021Staying positive can be tough with Parkinson's Disease (See what I mean? that in itself is a negative statement.) No problem. I posted a list of the things here I like about PD on the Northwest Parkinson's Disease Foundation Community blog. you are welcome to crib from it, if you are feeling negative. Reason #2 I […]Peter Dunlap-Shohl
- Parkinson's Is Not Witchcraft, Q & A With Uganda's Hannington Kabugo September 22, 2021Harrington Kabugo with Miriam "A patient who was treated like my mom she was in her bedroom for 10 years not getting out I went and got her and brought her in my house" Hannington Kabugo, 36 became a Parkinson's advocate after his mother died with Parkinson's disease over a decade ago. A […]Peter Dunlap-Shohl
Trampling Rose
- Walking On October 1, 2021The sun always sets, no room for regrets I Walk Away – Crowded House This is somewhat of a difficult entry to write, though it’s likely going to come as no surprise to the handful of readers I have left. But to get straight to the point for the people who don’t want to read […]Rachel
Alaska Travelgram
- Alaska Air’s Club 49 = your ticket to savings November 23, 2021Alaska Airlines is inviting travelers to celebrate 10 years of Club 49 savings! If you live in Alaska, it’s F-R-E-E to join…and there are r-e-a-l savings for travelers, including: Two ... The post Alaska Air’s Club 49 = your ticket to savings appeared first on Alaska Travelgram.scott
Alaskan Book Cafe
- Review: We Were Never Here November 29, 2021We Were Never Here by Andrea Bartz My rating: 4 of 5 stars View all my reviews
- Review: Dottie's Christmas Wish: Single Father Holiday Romance November 27, 2021Dottie's Christmas Wish: Single Father Holiday Romance by Rachelle Ayala My rating: 5 of 5 stars View all my reviews
Alaskan Urban Hippie
- Comparing Mint Plants: Spearmint, Apple & Chocolate April 23, 2020Mint 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
- Chickens Laying Eggs in the Winter April 4, 2020Do chickens still lay eggs in the winter? That’s a common question many curious poultry lovers ask me. The answer? It depends. Egg laying chickens will naturally taper off and cease egg production in winter months, assuming you live somewhere that gets darker in winter months than summer. In Alaska, where our winter months might […]Ashley
Allergy Free Alaska
- Gluten Free Zucchini Muffins September 7, 2021These gluten-free zucchini muffins are soft and delectable, sweetened just right, and studded with lots of grated zucchini. Spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract, this easy gluten-free muffin recipe is one you’ll make again and again. Do you grow zucchini? We have four zucchini plants on our back porch; this is our second year... […]Mēgan
Backwoods Mom
- A Home In The Mountains August 24, 2015We came to this land in June of this year, in the midst of a heatwave. We thought we could make a home from … The post A Home In The Mountains first appeared on Backwoods Mom.BMOM
Barbara Brown’s Our Third Thirds
- Road Trip: One Amazing Thing November 1, 2021I started writing a post titled “Human beings do amazing things,” and I was telling you all about the amazing things encountered on this trip: art, museum exhibits, architecture, theater, food. But there was just too much. It got boring: This great thing, that great thing, oh and another great thing.So I’m just going to […]CloudyinAK
- Road Trip First Stop: Logistics October 24, 2021When I take my urban infusion months, I live in a place. I become a resident, not a tourist. This trip was different (and not just because Tim was with me); it was a sightseeing trip. We stayed in hotels, not apartments. We ate out; we didn’t cook. I didn’t get a library card; Tim […]CloudyinAK
Craig Medred
- The Oo threat November 30, 2021The big, global news over the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S. should have come as a surprise to no one. SARS-CoV-2 spun off a new, even-more infectious variant – this one named […]craigmedred
- Dragging you down November 28, 2021If a paper published last week in the open-access journal of the American Medical Association is to be believed, social media really can drive you crazy. Mental illness is nothing to […]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
- BEST TURKEY GRAVY EVER !! November 18, 2021There are three reasons we LOVE this turkey gravy. First of all, it is rich, savory and has a delicious concentrated turkey flavor (the kind that you CAN NOT get from a package or a jar). Secondly, you can make this gravy a day ahead of time and escape those "last minute" holiday scheduling conflicts or the dreaded "I need just one more […]Coleens 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
- Sunny Coloring Page November 20, 2021I'm cold. It's very cold here in Anchorage, cold enough that it's made local news that it's really cold. So it seemed like a good time to draw a sun. I hope you enjoy it. Click the images below for larger versions to print and color. Small jpg version of Sunny Coloring Page:Large png version of Sunny […]Shala Kerrigan
Get Out, Sitka!
- Sitka Spruce Tips 4-H Club to host open house on Friday, Oct. 1 October 1, 2021The Sitka Spruce Tips 4-H Club will host an open house from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1, in Room 106 at the University of Alaska Southeast Sitka Campus. This event is open to youth ages 5-18, and their parents, … 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
- Chilly West Wind and Loons November 29, 2021Snow showers continuing with temperatures right near freezing, so more accumulation. West wind was chilly. I checked the channel and saw a Red-throated Loon and Pacific Loon not too far from each other. As I watched, the Pacific Loon swam towards the coast guard dock, and the Red-throated Loon followed a bit behind. I decided […]matt goff
- Snowy Cross Trail Loop November 28, 2021Warmer (into upper 30s) and less windy today, but precipitation still fell mostly as snow. This afternoon I walked a loop to Indian River and along the cross trail back to Baranof Street. I felt motivated in part by a desire to document coho salmon for the year. Connor said he saw a couple in […]matt goff
Ian A Johnson: Life, Wildlife, Wild-life
- Why Restoration? Fish. People. The Future. August 30, 2021Since 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 […]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 in Alaska
Little Big House Alaska
- Air Fryer Gingerbread cookies November 26, 2021Let’s try something NEW and different, let’s make cookies in the Air Fryer! These Air Fryer Gingerbread Cookies are just in time for the holidays and they are sheer perfection! ... Read more The post Air Fryer Gingerbread cookies appeared first on Little House Big Alaska.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
The Mudflats
- Ex-Palin lawyer reported source of Gosar’s ‘most toxic’ media November 19, 2021You go for years without thinking about Thomas Van Flein, former Palin attorney and current Chief of Staff of Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Arizona), and then wham – he’s everywhere. And in a very bad way. Van Flein’s boss was censured by Congress yesterday for posting an anti-immigrant anime video which depicted Gosar murdering Congresswoman Alexandria […]Jeanne Devon
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 ASIAN CABBAGE MANDARIN RAMEN SALAD November 7, 2021This healthy salad is just as vibrant as it is delicious…Servings: 10-12 Prep: 30 Mins. Refrigerate: Min. of 1 hr. before serving INGREDIENTS Salad 6 cups shredded green cabbage 1 cup shredded carrots 1 pkg chicken ramen noodles broken into small pieces, reserving seasoning pkt for dressing ½ red bell pepper, julienned […]sandra
- SANDRA'S HEARTY LENTIL and SWEET POTATO STEW November 2, 2021A delicious and fulfilling stew to prepare for your loved ones on a fall/winter day...Yield: 8-10 Servings Prep: 20 Mins. Cook: Appx. 1-1/2 hrs. INGREDIENTS 2 TB canola oil 1 LB moose meat cut into bite-size pieces (or beef) 2 TB flour 6 cups beef broth 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion […]sandra
South Anchorage Farmer’s Market
- Potato & Kale Casserole October 21, 2015[from SAFM cookbook] This wonderful recipe comes directly from I Heart Kale and their blog at http://iheartkale.blogspot.com 3 large red...safmweb
Alaska On the Go
- Dalton Highway is the “Ultimate Road Adventure” August 8, 2020This is part two of our recent drive up the Dalton Highway in partnership with Go North Car and RV Rentals. Built for purpose, not comfort, the Dalton Highway is a 414-mile twisting, turning route between Interior and Arctic Alaska. Partially-paved but mostly dirt (or mud or ice, depending upon the conditions and/or season), it […]Erin Kirkland