Artist Mariano Gonzales, Paradoxically not in Shadows

Celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day
Tuesday is Saint Patrick’s Day, and despite its rich history it’s known by most Americans as a day to drink lots of Irish whiskey and beer. To be fair, Saint Patrick got that reputation by giving Catholics a drinking pass during Lent. “And it provided a sort of nice mid-point break in lent where everyone could go crazy, and I think that’s probably the reason it’s turned into the colossal drinking holiday it is today.” That’s Andrew Schmitt, and he loves all things beer, including beer history. It so happens he also went to Catholic school. Schmitt says it's odd that Saint Patrick is deemed the drinking Saint, especially since there is literally a patron Saint of beer.
Yes, there is Color to a New York City February

Tapered Flower Headband
This simple crocheted headband is my best-selling product. I sell out of it at Bella Boutique every holiday season. You can’t go wrong — it’s colorful and has a huge flower on it. I also love embellishing the back of the headband with a vintage button.
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Dispatch from Juneau: Smoked Alaska Black Cod Dip

Recognizing Alaskan Leadership
We’ve all heard it before – Alaska is one-fifth the size of the Lower-48, larger than Texas, California and Montana combined! Our state’s immense size means that Alaskans face unique challenges given the landscape and distances between communities. This is particularly true for rural communities, where feelings of isolation are all too common. Additionally, Alaska’s climate is not for the faint-at-heart. Below-zero temperatures, gale force winds, torrential rains and minimal daylight hours can all contribute to the “winter blues."
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Fuzzy Ombre Scarflet

Roasted Cauliflower & Broccoli With Lemony Parmesan Breadcrumbs

Digging Up Augustine’s Top-Heavy Legacy

“Good Luck Charms” by Leah C.

Nature Lesson

Tsunami Survivor Shares Her Story

Big, Fluffy Brioche Cowl

Christmas Music with Spencer Shroyer, aka DJ Spencer Lee
Today we’re playing Christmas music. Now, we could spend time talking about the songs you’ve already heard a hundred times, or we could do something different. Don’t get me wrong we like the classics, but today we’re going to uncover some Christmas gems. And to do that I’ve brought in Town Square 49 regular Spencer Shroyer, aka DJ Spencer Lee.
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’Tis the Season to Discover the Unobtrusive Aesthetician
