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Lynn Lovegreen
Jul 301 min read
Starting Anew—Spending Time with Children
This was originally posted on the Romancing the Genres blog. See their site at https://romancingthegenres.blogspot.com. I recently ended...
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Lynn Lovegreen
Jul 231 min read
Katmai National Park and Preserve
Alaska is blessed with many national parks. One of the most famous is Katmai National Park and Preserve. It was created shortly after a...
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Lynn Lovegreen
Jul 161 min read
Disability Pride Month
July is Disability Pride Month! As I said last year (https://www.lynnlovegreen.com/post/disability-pride-month-picks), it's a great time...
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Lynn Lovegreen
Jul 91 min read
Summer Flowers in Alaska
Summer is my favorite season. One of the reasons is the flowers! I know that other places have more variety, but we do have lovely...
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Lynn Lovegreen
Jul 21 min read
Fourth of July in Alaska
Alaskans have a long history of celebrating Independence Day or the Fourth of July. From the first American whalers and settlers to the...
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Lynn Lovegreen
Jun 251 min read
Summer Festivals in Alaska
Summer is a special time in Alaska. Not only is it a great time to enjoy the outdoors, it's also a season when Alaskans gather in their...
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Lynn Lovegreen
Jun 182 min read
Books for Pride Month and Beyond
If you’ve been following me for a while, you probably saw last year’s list of recommended LGBTQIA+ books. If not or if you’d like to see...
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Lynn Lovegreen
Jun 111 min read
Libraries and Rainbow Book Month
It's Pride Month, and Rainbow Book Month. I am always pleased to see displays of books in libraries, and this one is no exception....
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Lynn Lovegreen
Jun 41 min read
The Progress Pride Flag
For the last several years, I've celebrated Pride Month as a proud ally. I have queer friends and colleagues I am glad to support. I...
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Lynn Lovegreen
May 271 min read
Memorial Day in Alaska
Alaskans celebrate Memorial Day like many other Americans. For some of us, it's especially poignant. Alaska has several military posts...
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Lynn Lovegreen
May 211 min read
Seward, Alaska
The small town of Seward, Alaska was named for William Seward, President Lincoln's Secretary of State who arranged the transfer of Alaska...
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Lynn Lovegreen
May 142 min read
Jewish American Heritage Month 2024
Note: This is a reboot of last year’s blog post, with two additional books. It’s Jewish American Heritage Month! Learn more about this...
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Lynn Lovegreen
May 71 min read
Talkeetna, Alaska
Talkeetna is a gem of a small town in Alaska. It is between Anchorage and Denali National Park and Preserve on the Parks Highway, making...
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Lynn Lovegreen
Apr 302 min read
AANHPI Heritage Month 2024
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Learn more about this celebration and the Smithsonian's...
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Lynn Lovegreen
Apr 231 min read
Hannibal, MO, Home of Mark Twain
My husband and I recently went to Missouri to see the eclipse and visit with family. The eclipse was truly awesome, and I’m so glad I saw...
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Lynn Lovegreen
Apr 161 min read
National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month! Although I’m not a poet, I believe that poetry is important in our lives. Poetry has touched my soul...
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Lynn Lovegreen
Apr 42 min read
Authors Against Book Bans
April 7-13 is National Library Week, and Right to Read Day is April 8, so it’s the perfect time to show our support for libraries. If you...
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Lynn Lovegreen
Apr 21 min read
School Library Month
April is School Library Month! As you know, I’m a big fan of libraries. They have sustained me through my entire life, and a significant...
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Lynn Lovegreen
Mar 261 min read
Sitka's April Fool Prank
The best April Fool’s Day prank I know took place in Sitka in 1974. Here’s the story: Sitka is a beautiful small town in Southeast...
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Lynn Lovegreen
Mar 191 min read
Fixes for the Break Up Blues
It's break up in Southcentral Alaska, the time when the snow and ice start to melt. The roads are full of slush, puddles, and potholes....
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