Every day is Halloween, isn’t it? For some of us.
Tim Burton
During the day, I don’t believe in ghosts. At night, I’m a little more open-minded.
Unknown
When black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam, may luck be yours on Halloween.
Unknown
The moon has awoken with the sleep of the sun, the light has been broken; the spell has begun.
Midgard Morningstar
“I would like, if I may, to take you on a strange journey.”
The Criminologist, The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
“We came, we saw, we kicked its ass.”
Dr. Peter Venkman, Ghostbusters (1984)
“Villainy wears many masks, none so dangerous as the mask of virtue.”
Ichabod Crane, Sleepy Hollow (1999)
“Do you believe in destiny? That even the powers of time can be altered for a single purpose? That the luckiest man who walks on this earth is the one who finds… true love?”
Dracula (1992)
Tag: Halloween
Quotes October 31, 2018
Quotes October 24, 2018
What is a skeleton’s favorite musical instrument?
The trom-bone.
Why was the vampire interested in the New York Times?
He heard it had great circulation.
Why wouldn’t the skeleton go in the haunted house?
He had no guts.
Why did the ghost go to the bar?
To get some boos.
Why did the horseman from Sleepy Hollow go to business school?
He wanted to get a head in life.
Why are all mummies workaholics?
They’re afraid to unwind.
What do you say when you’re having dinner with a skeleton?
Bone appetit!
What happens when a ghost blows its nose?
He looks at the boo-gers.
Why won’t vampires prey on snowmen?
They’ll get frostbite.
Why don’t ghouls like lentils?
They prefer human beans.
Why was the skeleton lonely?
He had no body.
Why do vampires use mouthwash?
They have bat breath.
How do vampires sail?
On blood vessels.
Did you hear about the vampire who lost his home?
It was a grave problem.
How do skeleton’s travel in an emergency?
In a skele-copter.
Why do ghouls love to hang out with demons?
Because demons are a ghoul’s best friend.
Did you hear about the guy who was bitten by a vampire?
It was a pain in the neck.
Why don’t witches ride their brooms when they’re angry?
They don’t want to fly off the handle.
What do you call a skeleton who refuses to help you clean?
Lazy bones.
Who did Dracula take to the school dance?
His ghoul friend.
What kind of mistakes do ghosts make?
Boo boos.
Why are skeletons always so calm?
Nothing gets under their skin.
Why should you always trust a mummy with your secrets?
They can keep anything under wraps.
How did the great pumpkin fix his jeans?
With a pumpkin patch.
Why are skeleton’s so bad at church music?
They can’t play the organ.
Did you hear about the vampire who had to go to the doctor?
He was coffin.
What do you call a stupid skeleton?
A bonehead.
Why does every cemetery have a fence?
People are dying to get in.
What do skeleton’s drink their tea in?
Bone china.
Where do Russians send bad ghosts?
Do the ghoulag.
Why was the skeleton so into ceramics class?
He loved making skullptures.
Why are ghosts so happy when they’re in an elevator?
It lifts their spirits.
What do skeleton’s use to text?
A Cell-bone.
Where do ghosts go on vacation?
Mali-boo.
What did the ghost bring his ghost girlfriend?
A booquet.
Why couldn’t the skeleton watch horror movies?
He didn’t have the stomach.
Where did the mommy ghost take the baby ghost?
To the dayscare center.
What is zombie Shakespeare’s favorite play?
Romeo and Ghouliet.
What do you call a haunted chicken?
A poultry-geist.
Why do skeleton’s make such good comedians?
They have so many funny bones.
Why wasn’t there any food left at the Halloween party?
Everyone was goblin.
Did you hear about the skeleton who could always tell when it was going to rain?
He could feel it in his bones.
What do you get when you drop a pumpkin?
Squash.
What kind of wine do skeletons like?
Anything with a full body.
What should you eat at a baseball game on Halloween?
A frankenfurter.
What do little ghouls and boys study in algegra?
Pumpkin-pi.
How does a member of a coven know what time it is?
They look at their witch-watch.
Who do skeleton’s learn about in history class?
Napoleon Bone-a-part.
What do vegan zombies eat?
GRAAAAAAAAAINS.
What is the skeleton’s funniest bone?
Its humerus.
What did the skeleton bring to the potluck?
Spare ribs.
Quotes October 31, 2017
Courtesy of Harold Reynolds
For Halloween, I will get a brain gelatine mold, fill it with grape Jello, and dedicate it to Prince. It’ll be a Purple Brain.
The Westin hotel chain has opened a new hotel for zombies just in time for Halloween: the Westin Peace.
In the US Deep South, do cannibals eat their soup with crackers?
Is the favourite vintage TV show of ghosts Hee-Haunt?
A Russian prison for the undead would be called a ghoulag.
If a railway engineer were to become a vampire, would he be called Count Trackula?
Rewatching the movie Halloween gives me a feeling of déjà boo.
Should you be worried if a zombie starts singing “Footloose”?
What was the witch’s favorite subject in school?
Spelling.
Why did the witches’ team lose the baseball game?
Their bats flew away.
What is as sharp as a vampire’s fang?
His other fang.
How did the Great Pumpkin fix the hole in his pants?
With a pumpkin patch.
Why are monsters huge and hairy and ugly?
Because if they were small and round and smooth they’d be M&Ms.
What has webbed feet, feathers, fangs and goes quack-quack?
Count Duckula.
What kind of monster is safe to put in the washing machine?
A wash and wear wolf.
What’s a haunted chicken?
A poultry-geist.
What do ghosts serve for dessert?
Ice Scream.
What monster flies his kite in a rain storm?
Benjamin Frankenstein.
Why don’t witches like to ride their brooms when they’re angry?
They’re afraid of flying off the handle.
The Authors’ Billboard: Halloween by Mona Risk
Did you know that one quarter of all the candy sold annually in the U.S. is purchased for Halloween? Yes, October is the cruelest month for our molar teeth. Today, Americans spend an estimated $6 billion annually on Halloween, making it the country’s second largest commercial holiday. It is hard to imagine that 100 years ago, Halloween looked quite different from the candy debauch of today. Halloween origin: Halloween is thought to have originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off roaming ghosts. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to honor all saints and martyrs; the holiday, All Saints’ Day, incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain. The evening before was known as All Hallows’ Eve and later Halloween. History of Halloween: At the turn of the century, Halloween parties for both children and adults became the most common way to celebrate the day. Parties focused on games, foods of the season and festive costumes. Parents were encouraged by newspapers and community leaders to take anything “frightening” or “grotesque” out of Halloween celebrations. Because of these efforts, Halloween lost most of its superstitious Continue Reading →
Blog Profiles: Creepypasta Blogs
This is the mother of all Creepypasta sites. In high school, I would stay up until 3 am reading the best of on this site, and then feel like total garbage the next day because I was a) feeling like I was haunted, and b) totally and utterly exhausted. The plus side of this site is that it has a rating system and index, giving you the option to avoid anything that may be less than tolerable.
APRN Alaska News
- An actor’s son survived cancer, so he wrote a play to give others hope | State of Art September 7, 2024James Morrison has found success on stage and screen, but his most important role might be playing himself.Ammon Swenson, Alaska Public Media
- Alaska News Nightly: Friday, September 6, 2024 September 7, 2024Gov. Dunleavy vetoes a bill that increased access to birth control. Plus, Anchorage hydropower utility's plan to solve the Eklutna conundrum.Tim Rockey, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
Delanceyplace.com
- hollywood’s eleanor powell--9/6/24 September 6, 2024Today's selection--from This Was Hollywood by Carla Valderrama. Arguably the greatest of Hollywood’s leading female dancers was Eleanor Powell: “On November 21, 1934, Ellie celebrated her twenty-second birthday on a train to Hollywood to do a specialty dance in George White's 1935 Scandals. She was wary about the ‘wicked place’ she had heard such awful […]
- the oldest living trees -- 9/5/24 September 5, 2024Today's encore selection -- from Elderflora: A Modern History of Ancient Trees by Jared Farmer. There are bristlecone pine trees estimated to be over 4,000 years old, making them older than California’s giant sequoias: "In January 1956, the NSF awards [Edmund] Schulman a three-year grant to further his investigation into longevity under adversity. At last, he […]
APRN Alaska News
- An actor’s son survived cancer, so he wrote a play to give others hope | State of Art September 7, 2024James Morrison has found success on stage and screen, but his most important role might be playing himself.Ammon Swenson, Alaska Public Media
- Alaska News Nightly: Friday, September 6, 2024 September 7, 2024Gov. Dunleavy vetoes a bill that increased access to birth control. Plus, Anchorage hydropower utility's plan to solve the Eklutna conundrum.Tim Rockey, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
Bob Mayer
- Survival 11: Your Survival Team. What You Need And What You Might Be Stuck With September 4, 2024For many of us, a ‘team’ is a no-brainer’. Our family is our survival team. For others, though, this is a decision: whether to try to make it on their own or join forces with others. There are advantages and disadvantages to a team, which also change depending on whether you have a mild, moderate […]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
Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog
- 6 Hidden Benefits of Creating a Book Proposal – by Anne Dubuisson & Jon McGoran… September 8, 2024on Jane Friedman site: You may have been contemplating writing a nonfiction book for years, or perhaps the idea only recently showed up on your dream map. Once you’ve determined that there is a gap in the bookshelf on a particular topic that your knowledge and expertise can fill, your next step is to prepare […]Chris The Story Reading Ape
I didn’t have my glasses on…
- cows just wanna’ have fun. September 7, 2024— Cows have best friends. Lists of the world’s most intelligent animals don’t often feature cows, but they have more emotional depth than they get credit for. A 2011 study by scientists at the University of Northampton in England revealed that not only do cows have best friends, but they also get stressed out when […]beth
Legends of Windemere
- Goal Post: First Day of Work/School In The Books September 7, 2024The title pretty much sums it all up. Students at my school started on Tuesday and my son started on Wednesday. I got a little time with him Tuesday night after 10 days of not seeing him, but I get … Continue reading →Charles Yallowitz
Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life
- Smorgasbord – Sam, A Shaggy Dog Story Rewind – Chapter Eleven – Favourite Walks in Ireland by Sally Cronin September 7, 2024By special request I am sharing Sam, A Shaggy Dog Story and I hope those of you who have not read his adventures will enjoy… Last timeSam found himself having sleepovers with two lovely ladies when Sally was off in … Continue reading →Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.
Bluebird of Bitterness
- Caturday funnies — theatrical edition September 7, 2024 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
Positively Present
- Healing from a Situationship May 15, 2024Healing from a situationship can be harder than recovering from a breakup, and it’s not talked about enough. Taylor Swift’s recent album, The Tortured Poets Department, is filled with situationship-related… The post Healing from a Situationship appeared first on Positively Present - Dani DiPirro.dani@positivelypresent.com
The Diesel-Electric Elephant Company, England.
- An Idyllic Mooring Morning August 31, 2024No, not there! Else of the where. … followed of course by a totally Undyllic evening and with thunderstroms forecast … MoreIan Hutson
Joan Reeves: Slingwords
- Saturday Share Recipe - Mom's Baked Beans September 7, 2024My Mom was a great cook. I only wish I had asked her how to make her mac and cheese because mine has never been as good as hers.I did learn how to make her baked beans though. They were the best I've ever had. Maybe it's because they were made with love because she […]Joan Reeves
World United Music
- World United Music and New Horizon’s September 2, 2024Hello everyone, Over the past two decades, I’ve juggled my time and energy populating five different blogs containing alternative news, music, economics, political activism and creative passions while also supporting hundreds of artists, activists and alternative news journalists. I did so because they offered a clear, unscripted, honest approach through their investigative journalism. The goal […]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. 511 September 4, 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
- Four Fun Kodachrome Car Image Series No. 510 August 27, 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
- Wish I Were Here by Melissa Wiesner | ARC Review September 7, 2024Wish I Were Here by Melissa Wiesner Standalone Women’s Fiction/ Romance Releases 10/15/24 My thanks to Netgalley and Forever for providing an advance copy for review purposes. Ana’s Attic accepts no compensation for reviews, and all reviews contain my honest opinion. This post contains affiliate links. I picked up Wish I Were Here by Melissa […]Ana's Attic
Shorpy
- Independent Presbyterian: 1905 September 7, 2024Savannah, Georgia, circa 1905. "Oglethorpe Avenue and Independent Presbyterian Church." A street last glimpsed here, from a slightly different perspective. 5x7 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Photographic Company. View full size.Dave
- Oglethorpe Avenue: 1908 September 6, 2024Savannah, Georgia, circa 1908. "Oglethorpe Avenue, Chatham Academy and Independent Presbyterian Church." 8x10 inch glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company. View full size.Dave
Shorpy Reader Shared Photo’s
- Margaret Combs: 1925 August 18, 2024Dayton, Ohio, circa 1925. Mrs. Margaret Combs with her grandsons Arthur and Charles Neil (at left), and Robert and Edward Galloway. View full size.jgalloway
- Dry Docked: 1907 July 9, 2024Maintenance being done on the USS Potomac (AT-50) in Dry Dock No. 1 of League Island (Philadelphia Naval Yard) in 1907. 6½ x 8½ inch glass negative. View full size.Sdebow
Shorpy Reader Comments
- $13,589,422,507.55 in 2024 dollar$ September 7, 2024In reply to D.C. A.C.: 1938: More or less. Still, that was a lot of money in 1938, and most of us - I hope - will agree it was well spent: climate control definitely helps preserve the structure, even its effect on the quality of legislation if less clear. Plus the Capitol deserved a […]Notcom
- Wait a minute ... September 6, 2024In reply to D.C. A.C.: 1938: They spent that much on a creature comfort during the Great Depression? Wonder if this ever hit the papers.scalar
Kim’s Shopping
- Increase Print Sales for the Holiday Season September 7, 2024It’s no secret the holidays are a make it or break it time for art sales. Now is the time to prep your portfolio to help make you more money. … The post Increase Print Sales for the Holiday Season appeared first on Shopping Kim.Shopping Kim
Debra Lynn Dadd
- An error has occurred, which probably means the feed is down. Try again later.
BloominThyme
- 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
- Cauliflower Growing Tip April 12, 2023I’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
Word of the day
- vilify September 7, 2024Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for September 7, 2024 is: vilify • \VIL-uh-fye\ • verb To vilify someone or something is to say or write very harsh and critical things about them. The word is a synonym of defame. // They were vilified in the press for their comments. See the entry > Examples: “The […]Merriam-Webster
The Authors’ Billboard
- DIY Sweetgrass Basket Craft Inspired by Gullah Tradition by Josie Riviera May 22, 2024Welcome back to Daufuskie Island, where every corner tells a story. This island is off the coast of South Carolina and is a 1 hour ferry ride from Hilton Head Island. Today I’m sharing how to make a sweetgrass basket: Materials: Coiled rope or raffia Colored yarn or embroidery thread Large-eye needle Scissors Instructions: Start […]Josie Riviera
- Daufuskie Delights: A Culinary Journey Through Gullah Flavors by Josie Riviera April 22, 2024Welcome to Daufuskie Island, where time slows down and the rhythms of Gullah culture come to life. This inviting getaway off the South Carolina coast is more than an island; it’s a testament to the resilience and creativity of the Gullah people, descendants of West African slaves. These people were brought to work on the […]Donna Fasano
ezvid
- Speedwrite: Choose The Right Sources July 30, 2021 Ezvid Wiki
Task & Purpose
- Homeless vets sued the VA and won. Now the government has to build thousands of homes September 7, 2024A federal judge ordered the Department of Veterans Affairs to immediately develop a plan to build nearly 2,000 new supportive housing units for veterans on its 388-acre campus in West Los Angeles. Judge David O. Carter’s ruling on Friday, Sept. 6, was a major victory for a group of veterans who sued the VA over […]Nicholas Slayton
- Alaska Pararescue team executes two jump missions in 24 hours amid 5 rescues September 7, 2024Five rescue missions in a long weekend with a frantic pace of calls for help in backcountry terrain is a lot even by the standards of the often-busy Alaska Air National Guard rescue teams. This Labor Day weekend was hectic. Members of the Alaska Air National Guard’s 212 Rescue Squadron carried out complicated pararescue jumps […]Nicholas Slayton
A Redleg’s Rides
- A Drive to Nearby Buena Vista for a Walk and some Fishing September 7, 2024After a lazy morning of just chatting at the campsite, we went into Buena Vista in the afternoon so Scott Y. could try some fly fishing while I did some walking along the Arkansas River with Martha and Jennifer Y.The White Water Trail is nice and shaded, it's along the Arkansas River and gives nice […]redlegsrides
- Boondocking Again at the Four Mile Recreation Area September 4, 2024Once again in my preferred habitat....near Buena Vista, CO.I departed the overcrowded cesspool that is the Metro Denver area at 10:30 AM and by 1 PM I was setting up camp. Found one of the prime sites I'd seen the last time I was here unoccupied!In fact, I've only seen two other campers out here […]redlegsrides
Lorie Smith Schaefer
- Friday Field Trip: Washoe Valley September 6, 2024This is another repost of a blurb about locations in my novel Us, Now and Then. I’ll post them on …Lorie Smith Schaefer
- Mid-week Wisdom September 4, 2024 Lorie Smith Schaefer
Barry Eisler
- Dark Matter! May 8, 2024Update, June 25, 2024Just finished watching the Dark Matter episode 9 finale and holy shit, did they stick the landing! No spoilers and so much still to think and talk about, but three initial impressions:1. Part of what makes the show so special is the authenticity and consistency of the human reactions and emotions. In one […]Barry Eisler
- The Real Reason Voters Have Soured on Biden September 18, 2023According to numerous recent polls, Americans believe the economy is in bad shape and don’t trust President Biden to manage it.In response, the president’s supporters have been arguing strenuously that the gloom is mistaken because in fact the economy is doing well—“extremely well,” according to New York Times columnist Paul Krugman; “astoundingly” well and “better than any other […]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
- 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
- Matter of Mind, My Parkinson's, PBS Looks at PD and PD-S March 4, 2024Here is a short trailer for the PBS documentary "Matter of Mind, My Parkinson's. It follows the attempts of three people and their families to cope with the progressive, disabling and incurable neurological condition. The film won the Audience Choice Award for documentaries at the recent San Francisco Film Festival, possibly due to a scenery-chewing […]Peter Dunlap-Shohl
Alaska Travelgram
- Cruising the Greek Isles (+ Turkey) with Katie + Joe August 16, 2024SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT Katie Pesznecker just returned from a Mediterranean Cruise aboard the “Norwegian Getaway”. The ship called in many ports in both Greece and Turkey. This is her report. Traveling ... The post Cruising the Greek Isles (+ Turkey) with Katie + Joe 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
- Shrimp Poke Bowl January 10, 2024Full of fresh, healthy ingredients, this shrimp poke bowl is a feast for the eyes and your stomach. It's a satisfying meal filled with lean protein, whole grain brown rice, fresh crunchy veggies, and a Sriracha mayo that packs a spicy punch! My family enjoys this recipe on busy weeknights or on hot summer days when I... […]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
- Self-inflicted deaths September 5, 2024The troubling U.S. death rate Americans are dying at a record rate compared to residents of other Western nations, and the U.S. medical establishment can’t seem to figure out why. JAMA […]craigmedred
- Salmon disaster September 1, 2024Hatchery failures lead the way With the commercial salmon season in the far north drawing to a close, Alaska is today on track to post the lowest, all-species harvest of the […]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
- TRIPLE CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI BREAD September 2, 2024IT IS ZUCCHINI SEASON !!!Do you have a lot of zucchini this summer? If so, this is a GREAT way to use it. This treat is super chocolate-y, super moist (in fact it gets even more moist on day two), super easy to make and freezes very well. (2) one-ounce squares of unsweetened chocolate (melted) […]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
- DIY Craft Foam Crown Headband September 3, 2024I really meant to get in progress photos but it's harvest time up here and my family is doing a LOT of harvesting of wild plants and stuff. I've started selling some of my salves in partnership with a good friend. You can follow her page and see what are doing together at Da Love Bazaar on […]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 #318 – Kari Sagel and Brooke Schafer June 30, 2024Download Radio Show The June 30th show featured a conversation with Kari Sagel and Brooke Schafer in our semi-regular cross-over between the Sitka Library Show and the Sitka Nature Show. 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 […]matt goff
- Sitka Nature Show #317 – Daniel Graham and Zach LaPerriere June 16, 2024Download Radio Show The June 16th show featured a conversation with Daniel Graham and Zach LaPerriere. Daniel was the artist who crafted the Sitka violin commissioned for the Sitka Summer Music Festival by Marcel and Connie LaPerriere, it was the made out of wood sourced in Sitka by Zach LaPerriere. We discussed the of the […]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
Little Big House Alaska
- Recipes That Prove Pumpkin is the Best Flavor of Fall September 7, 2024As September begins, it’s a great time to start enjoying sweet pumpkin recipes that bring a touch of seasonal warmth to your table. These treats are perfect for adding a little extra comfort to your days, with flavors that hint at the changes to come. Whether you’re looking for something special to share or just... […]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
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