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FYI July 29-30, 2024

• Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, August 7, 2024 August 8, 2024

  Gov. Dunleavy issues a disaster declaration after flooding in Juneau. Plus, judge rules that Mat-Su school library books must returned.

  Tim Rockey, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
• Judge orders school district to return challenged books to shelves August 7, 2024

  U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Gleason took issue with the district’s challenged book review process in her Tuesday order.

  Tim Rockey, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage

Delanceyplace.com

• broadway pioneer bert williams -- 8/8/24 August 8, 2024

  Today's encore selection -- from Camera Man by Dana Stevens. The legendary Bahamian American come­dian and singer Bert Williams."Williams, born in Nassau in 1874 and brought to the United States by his parents at age eleven, was among the first performers to integrate the Broadway stage. In 1903 he costarred in the all-Black musical In […]

• AI wins a contest --8/7/24 August 7, 2024

  Today's selection -- from Genius Makers by Cade Metz. In 2012, a student named George Dahl used neural networks, a type of artificial intelligence, to pioneer a new approach to discovering new drugs: “Three years earlier, in the summer of 2012, Merck &Co., one of the world's largest drug companies, launched a contest on a […]

• Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, August 7, 2024 August 8, 2024

  Gov. Dunleavy issues a disaster declaration after flooding in Juneau. Plus, judge rules that Mat-Su school library books must returned.

  Tim Rockey, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
• Judge orders school district to return challenged books to shelves August 7, 2024

  U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Gleason took issue with the district’s challenged book review process in her Tuesday order.

  Tim Rockey, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage

Bob Mayer

• Survival 2: Survival Situation Levels, Variables, The IRP and ERP August 6, 2024

  There are many variables when we consider the possible disasters, emergencies, accidents, etcetera that we could face both on a day-to-day basis and long term. To ensure we’re on the same page, let’s agree on some definitions. Three Levels of Emergencies. I’m going to define three types of survival situations/emergencies and will use these definitions […]

  Bob

• Recent Research Spreadsheets

  Our students have compiledresearch 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...

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• Legislative Drafting Students

  Our 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...

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Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog

• How to Create a Believable Magic System in Your Fantasy Story – by Hannah Kate Kelley… August 8, 2024

  on Jane Friedman site: What is a magic system? A magic system is a map establishing where magic comes from and how it works. It contains a structured set of rules and principles of magical powers in a work of fiction. Like geography, historical era, and social customs, a magic system is another element of […]

  Chris The Story Reading Ape

• neither rain, nor sleet, nor children…. August 8, 2024

  ask anyone in my family they’ll tell you i’m a huge fan of going to the post office i love mailing hand-written letters buying cool stamps sending packages to my special people filled with things i just know they’d love even though they don’t know it yet. all this being said the post office does […]

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Indian Country Media Network

• 7 Tips to Writing Dual Protagonists August 7, 2024

  Outside of buddy comedies, you don’t see a lot of dual protagonists that are truly even. A lot of times, you see one fall to the background at some point in the adventure. This is because it’s really hard to … Continue reading →

  Charles Yallowitz

Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life

• Smorgasbord New Book Spotlight – #Children’s #Buses #Illustrated – Maggie’s Circus Bus by Sue Wickstead August 8, 2024

  Delighted to share the news of the latest release by children’s author Sue Wickstead…Maggie’s Circus Bus – On pre-order for August 31st. About the book Children’s picture story book. Everyone smiles and waves when the Playbus drives by—at least, almost … Continue reading →

  Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.

• Today’s cultural moment August 8, 2024

  In honor of the birthday of American poet Sara Teasdale (1884-1933), here is a choral setting by Kevin Memley of “There Will Come Soft Rains.” There will come soft rains and the smell of the ground, And swallows circling with their shimmering sound; And frogs in the pools singing at night, And wild plum-trees in […]

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Elle Knowles: Finding Myself Through Writing

• Book Club 2024 – A Race To The Finish Line February 10, 2024

  Myself, 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

• Cameron August 1, 2024

  Dazed Digital’s “Tribute” is a series of experimental shorts about youth. Shot in one day, the films are improvised as the youth direct what we see and where we go. Each short film is a slice-of-life view of average teens and the power behind their unique stories. This collection of short documentaries about teens from […]

Positively Present

• Healing from a Situationship May 15, 2024

  Healing 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.

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• Through Nantwich with a Spider on My Head (and not for the first time) July 31, 2024

  The best that may be said is that it wasn’t a Huntsman (Heteropoda maxima), “just” your common or garden two-inch … More

  Ian Hutson

Joan Reeves: Slingwords

• Romance Book Audience Surging August 8, 2024

  A few days ago, I read the latest statistics about how many readers are choosing romance novels.I was surprised by the growth of the genre as reported in an email from Alex Newton of K-lytics.Alex publishes regular in-depth reports about the publishing industry and recently published theRomance 2024 Genre Report. If you're an author, I […]

  Joan Reeves

• Prog Rock and Progressive Activism May 24, 2020

  Progressive Rock Through the Ages By: Stewart Brennan Progressive Rock is one of several experimental genres that evolved out of Rock n Roll in mid 1960’s. It was a purely creative genre that carried at its initial core, reflections of morality, philosophies, political views and the social economic conditions of the times. The genre had […]

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WASP Final Flight

• Sunny Ann Starling, July 2, 1943 - January 6, 2023 January 10, 2023

  All-American patriot, artist, designer, entrepreneur, flower arranger, chef, and joyful servant, Sunny Lou Starling, was carried on the wings of angels to the arms of her savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, January 6, 2023.She once said her mission was to“Gather and feed all you can, as often as you can, because you never know if […]

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• WASP Final Flight February 28, 2022

  WASP Deanie Bishop Parrish, 44-W-4"Failure isn't failure unless you let it be.It's simply a change in direction.Just count your many blessings move on.With God's help, anything is possible!"Deanie Bishop Parrish passed away peacefully in her home in Waco, Texas, on February 24, 2022, just one day shy of her 100th birthday. She met every challenge […]

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• Four Fun Kodachrome Car Image Series No. 507 August 7, 2024

  In this weekly series, we ask our readers to tell us the year, make, and model of all of these vehicles along with the location where the image was taken and anything else you find of interest in the photos. You can look back on all theearlier parts of this series here.The photos are viaAmericar....

  David Greenlees
• Four Fun Kodachrome Car Image Series No. 506 July 31, 2024

  In this weekly series, we ask our readers to tell us the year, make, and model of all of these vehicles along with the location where the image was taken and anything else you find of interest in the photos. You can look back on all theearlier parts of this series here.The photos are viaAmericar....

  David Greenlees

SassyZenGirl

• 375I: My South Poem May 8, 2024

  A piece of a poem that I read in a book at the Dartmouth College Library in the late sixties contained these lines (or something close): “I think there is a much more terrible thing. To be raised without one’s own consent In the cave of the mind. Like a faded fish. And to go […]

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Ana’s Attic

• The Break-Up Pact by Emma Lord | Audiobook ALC Review August 5, 2024

  The Break-Up Pact by Emma Lord Narrated by Natalie Naudus The Break-Up Pact by Emma Lord seemed like the perfect summer romance for me and I was so excited to get an early copy of this author’s first fully adult book. Sadly, I can best describe my feelings as “It was OK”. “When you have […]

  Ana's Attic

• Pearl Street: 1914 August 7, 2024

  1914. "Pearl Street from State Street -- Albany, New York." Last seen here at street level, a decade earlier. 8x10 inch glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company. View full size.

  Dave
• Pittsburgh Palisade: 1914 August 6, 2024

  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, circa 1914. "Group of skyscrapers and Fifth Avenue." 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company. View full size.

  Dave

Shorpy Reader Shared Photo’s

• Dry Docked: 1907 July 9, 2024

  Maintenance 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.

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• Mill Spill: 1914 July 5, 2024

  October 21, 1914. Bronx, New York. A Cross, Austin, & Ireland Lumber Co. truck accident on the trolley tracks at East 138th Street and Southern (now Bruckner) Boulevard. 8x10 inch glass negative. View full size.

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• Two readily identifiable survivors August 8, 2024

  In reply to Pearl Street: 1914: In both photos, we are looking north along Pearl Street. Everything in the foreground is gone. In the distance, two buildings are easily identified: a building with a witch's cap dome at 79 N Pearl, and The First Church in Albany at 110 N Pearl. The First Church is […]

  Doug Floor Plan
• Is it a naturally occurring phenomenon? August 8, 2024

  In reply to Sunapee Canoe Crew: 1955: That the whitest kid in the canoe is also the fattest? And by today's standards, he's not even fat. [Or even by the standards of 1955. Are you mistaking his seatmate's hand for paunch? - Dave] Ah jeeze, Dave. Why do you have to look so closely? Yes, […]

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Kim’s Shopping

• Discover the Delight of Peruvian Coffee August 6, 2024

  Are you ready to embark on a coffee adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the lush landscapes of Peru? Get ready to discover the magic … The post Discover the Delight of Peruvian Coffee appeared first on Shopping Kim.

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Whimpulsive

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BloominThyme

• Easy Microgreens June 13, 2023

  Microgreens 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, 2023

  I’ve been growing cauliflower for years, but only recently did I learn this cauliflower growing tip from a farmer friend of mine. I was showing her my garden and she wrapped her hands around the leaves of my young cauliflower plants and folded them upward. “When your cauliflower begins to form a bud, pull your […]

  gardenfrisk

• fusty August 8, 2024

  Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 8, 2024 is: fusty • \FUSS-tee\ • adjective Someone or something described as fusty is rigidly old-fashioned. Fusty is also used as a synonym of musty to describe things that are full of dust and unpleasant, stale odors. // Wanda is quick to admit that the music she […]

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AV Club Wiki Wormhole

The Authors’ Billboard

• DIY Sweetgrass Basket Craft Inspired by Gullah Tradition by Josie Riviera May 22, 2024

  Welcome 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, 2024

  Welcome 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

• Speedwrite: Choose The Right Sources July 30, 2021 Ezvid Wiki

Task & Purpose

• The ‘Swift Boating’ of Tim Walz has begun. What is the truth? August 7, 2024

  Questions about the final months of Tim Walz’s 24-year National Guard career have triggered a flurry of questions and confusion among military members and veterans, and Wednesday drew a sharp accusation from Walz’s vice presidential opponent, Republican J.D. Vance. In a bitter attack at a rally in Michigan, Vance claimed Walz “abandoned” his guard unit […]

  Matt White
• Command sergeant major for Army’s 173rd Airborne Brigade fired August 7, 2024

  The former senior enlisted leader for the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Europe has been relieved following a “thorough investigation”, said Army Lt. col. Alex C Tignor, a spokesman for U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, or SETAF. Command Sgt. Maj. Matthew Carlson was relieved on July 16 “due to a loss of trust and […]

  Jeff Schogol

• Lane Filtering Now Legal in Colorado August 8, 2024

  As of today, lane filtering is legal in Colorado: LINKWell, this ought to be interesting....I like the concept of being able to filter and avoid being the "meat sandwich" between two cars but.....Will cagers know it's now legal for motorcycle riders to lane filter? I foresee a period of road rage by cagers who thinks […]

  redlegsrides
• Lazy Last Days Boondocking near Buena Vista, CO August 2, 2024

  Hope you had a Happy Colorado Day!Just hung out at the campsite the last two days, some minor chores related to the VRRV but basically just reading and reeling. I did do a ride with Yagi yesterday to see how many rigs had shown up, only three.Reeling: wasting one's time looking at reels on Facebook.It […]

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Lorie Smith Schaefer

• Mid-week Wisdom August 7, 2024 Lorie Smith Schaefer
• Friday Field Trip: Bridgeport, California August 2, 2024

  For new followers and readers, I’ll repost this series of little blurbs about locations in my novel Us, Now and …

  Lorie Smith Schaefer

• Dark Matter! May 8, 2024

  Update, June 25, 2024Just finished watching the Dark Matter episode 9 finale and holy sh*t, 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 showso 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, 2023

  According 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 toNew York Timescolumnist Paul Krugman; “astoundingly” well and “better than any other […]

  Barry Eisler

Alaska From Scratch

• Kashevaroff Mountain April 6, 2019

  Long before we were a sailing family, Alisa and I were a young couple in love with adventuring in Alaska. The opportunity to introduce Eric and Elias to the delights of outdoor living in the Great Land was one of the big bright sides of our return to Alaska. Earlier this winter, the boys and […]

• Letting go March 20, 2019

  So...this beautiful island is our home. See the barky? The boys just had their spring break. A week off from school and nothing to keep us from buggering off in Galactic. The weather was generally poor - nothing like the pics above for the most part - so we just snuck off to the west […]

The Alaska Parkinson’s Rag

• PDS on PBS II Cross post from "Frozen Grin" April 5, 2024

  Here 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, 2024

  Here 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

• Juneau trip report: 14 fun things + 4 yet-to-be-completed July 20, 2024

  I love Alaska’s Capital City. It’s one of my favorite places to visit–and we have g-r-e-a-t friends there now. Here are some of the awesome things I did in Juneau ... The post Juneau trip report: 14 fun things + 4 yet-to-be-completed appeared first on Alaska Travelgram.

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• Review: Inheriting Murder: A Bobwhite Mountain Cozy Mystery July 7, 2022

  Inheriting 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, 2022

  Blades 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, 2023

  Devil’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, 2022

  Here’s a delicious fall-time spin on classic blueberry muffins. If you’re a solo adult who likes good food, this recipe is for you. Or if you’ve got extra kitchen “helpers” around (read: kids who need entertainment), turn baking these Halloween muffins into a fun toddler snacktivity. Pumpkin BOO-berry Muffin Recipe Ingredients: 2 boxes Jiffy brand […]

  Ashley

• Shrimp Poke Bowl January 10, 2024

  Full of fresh, healthy ingredients, thisshrimp poke bowlis 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, 2024

  This blog was accidentally deleted a while back…if anybody happens by. I’m working on it!

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• "Home" vs. "Away" May 20, 2022

  I’m home now. I’m looking at the flea market couch I brought up from California; I had cushions made three times over the years till I got it just right. Now it’s just right. It’s been in my life 42 years.Tim has been in my life 34 years, but he had to be out of […]

  CloudyinAK
• Goodbye, Toronto May 10, 2022

  I’m saying my goodbyes to Toronto. I’ve seen my last Hot Docs Festival film, and I’m just back from my last author program. I’ve probably had my last roti, checked out my last book at my local branch library, gone to my last art workshop. Horror of horrors, I’ve even watched my last play.The thing […]

  CloudyinAK

Bush Radio

• Retirement wasteland? August 7, 2024

  Alaska rated worst for old folk The website Bankrate has a disturbing message for Alaskans thinking about retirement, and it might most easily be summed this way: Get your money and get […]

  craigmedred
• Covid everywhere August 4, 2024

  The real threat is the next new virus Almost everyone reading this – if not everyone – has by now been infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Most got sick to lesser or […]

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Cinthia Ritchie

• Malnourished launches today January 21, 2020

  It’s here. The big day. My memoir, the one I spent 15 years struggling over, launches today from Raised Voice Press. I’m feeling very exposed, very vulnerable. This is not at all similar to when Dolls Behaving Badly launched from Hachette Book Group. That was a novel, and while some of it was based on… […]

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• Book review: Secondhand Summer by Dan Walker December 1, 2019

  I had had Alaska writer Dan Walker’s YA novel SECONDHAND SUMMER on my list for a long time, and two weeks ago finally had the chance to dive in. I wasn’t disappointed. Walker’s book, geared for middle school readers (but still immensely enjoyable for adults), follows 14-year-old Sam’s move to Anchorage from the small fishing… […]

  cinthiaritchie

• CHOCOLATE-PECAN ICE CREAM CUPS July 30, 2024

  These chocolate cups are quite tasty and a real show stopper. They are great for company because you can make them ahead and keep them in the freezer. Even when they are frozen solid, they are not brittle; they are the consistency of a GOOD FUDGE !!! Great for Ice Cream or Chocolate Mousse !!! […]

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Laurie Constantino

• The 10 Best Gifts for Cooks and Food Lovers December 17, 2014

  My 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

• Welcome November 10, 2015

  100 Plus Women Who Care is a group of inspiring women philanthropists who are contributing to the Mat-Su community Source: Welcome

  AK Rambler

Don’t Eat The Paste

• Super easy air freshener hack July 4, 2024

  I keep forgetting to post this really easy scent hack. Bar coasters are made out of blotter paper- just like most paper type car fresheners. So you can put your favorite perfume oils on them and either put them in a pretty bowl or punch a hole in them and hang them. The coaster in […]

  Shala Kerrigan

• Sitka Sprouts session on Tuesday is all about insects April 30, 2024

  All 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, 2017

  I LOVE my grandmother’s navy bean soup, but it takes forever to makewith 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. oliveoil 1 onion, diced 3 […]

  Megan

• Sitka Nature Show #318 – Kari Sagel and Brooke Schafer June 30, 2024

  Download 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, 2024

  Download 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, 2021

  Since 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

• Saddle Creek Trail to Grewingk Glacier Lake September 11, 2017

  At 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, 2019

  A 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

• 2017 Garden Wrap-Up September 19, 2017

  Well, 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

• Comfort Foods That Bring Back Memories August 8, 2024

  There’s nothing like comfort foods to bring back cherished memories and warm your heart. In this collection, we celebrate dishes that remind us of home and family gatherings. From hearty classics to nostalgic favorites, these recipes are perfect for any occasion. We’ll share the secrets to creating meals that not only taste amazing but also... […]

  Laura

Idlewild Alaska

• In Mountain View, something sweet December 3, 2020

  Mountain 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

• Visiting Washington, Part Three July 30, 2019

  During 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, 2024

  INGREDIENTS3-1/4 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 […]

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• Sandra's Fresh Apple Pecan Cake (9x13") September 18, 2023

  My 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 […]

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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...

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