Two Dog Hill
@sustenance-fbx.bsky.social
Food, travel, education, geology, knitting, Alaska, living with Lyme Disease, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome & hypermobility
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AK's Education Department is a "hands-off landlord." The agency owns nearly half of about 120 rural schools statewide. Inside, I've found failing fire alarms, faulty foundations, toxic leaks & raw sewage. Now the state wants rural districts to own those buildings. www.propublica.org/article/alas...
Alaska Owns Dozens of Deteriorating Schools. Now It Wants Under-Resourced Districts to Take Them On.
Rural school district superintendents are trying to “find the best, most optimal use of very lean resources.” Taking on the state’s unmaintained buildings, they say, will only increase their burden.
www.propublica.org
November 17, 2025 at 5:52 PM
AK's Education Department is a "hands-off landlord." The agency owns nearly half of about 120 rural schools statewide. Inside, I've found failing fire alarms, faulty foundations, toxic leaks & raw sewage. Now the state wants rural districts to own those buildings. www.propublica.org/article/alas...
Due to travel, injuries, illness and surgeries, I have not been cooking much since November. At the moment I’m preparing to head out to a cabin for three weeks and am preparing a menu and shopping list. Admittedly a tad bit overwhelmed.
August 20, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Due to travel, injuries, illness and surgeries, I have not been cooking much since November. At the moment I’m preparing to head out to a cabin for three weeks and am preparing a menu and shopping list. Admittedly a tad bit overwhelmed.
As my mother’s cognitive decline progresses my ~78yo dad is taking on more household duties. Tonight he made chicken cacciatore from the @barefootneighbor.bsky.social “Keep It Simple” cookbook I got for his birthday. It was delicious; I’m so proud of him. 🍽️
August 20, 2025 at 6:35 AM
As my mother’s cognitive decline progresses my ~78yo dad is taking on more household duties. Tonight he made chicken cacciatore from the @barefootneighbor.bsky.social “Keep It Simple” cookbook I got for his birthday. It was delicious; I’m so proud of him. 🍽️
I recently traveled to Italy. Eight days and I basically didn’t eat or drink (except water) the entire time. UTI isn’t a joke, especially when you think it’s gone and instead it’s moved to your kidneys and bladder. Straight from the plane to the ER when I got home. I want a redo on my trip.
July 18, 2025 at 6:05 AM
I recently traveled to Italy. Eight days and I basically didn’t eat or drink (except water) the entire time. UTI isn’t a joke, especially when you think it’s gone and instead it’s moved to your kidneys and bladder. Straight from the plane to the ER when I got home. I want a redo on my trip.
As mom’s dementia progresses my 78yo dad is taking on more cooking chores. Bought him “Keep it Simple, Y’all” from @barefootneighbor.bsky.social for his birthday. This weekend he made Chicken Tortilla Soup in the crockpot. He’s never used the crockpot before! I’m so proud of him.
June 30, 2025 at 6:40 PM
As mom’s dementia progresses my 78yo dad is taking on more cooking chores. Bought him “Keep it Simple, Y’all” from @barefootneighbor.bsky.social for his birthday. This weekend he made Chicken Tortilla Soup in the crockpot. He’s never used the crockpot before! I’m so proud of him.
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"It's not our job
to toughen our children
up to face a cruel and
heartless world. It's Our
job to raise children who
will make the world
a little less
cruel and heartless."
~ LR Knost
to toughen our children
up to face a cruel and
heartless world. It's Our
job to raise children who
will make the world
a little less
cruel and heartless."
~ LR Knost
May 23, 2025 at 3:03 AM
"It's not our job
to toughen our children
up to face a cruel and
heartless world. It's Our
job to raise children who
will make the world
a little less
cruel and heartless."
~ LR Knost
to toughen our children
up to face a cruel and
heartless world. It's Our
job to raise children who
will make the world
a little less
cruel and heartless."
~ LR Knost
I know I’m not the only #knitter who does this: buy #yarn for a project, set it aside, forget what you planned for it, spend hours (?) trying to figure it out, then pick another project instead. So, what would YOU knit with two skeins of Madeline Tosh Merino Light? #madelinetosh #ravelry 🧶
May 22, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I know I’m not the only #knitter who does this: buy #yarn for a project, set it aside, forget what you planned for it, spend hours (?) trying to figure it out, then pick another project instead. So, what would YOU knit with two skeins of Madeline Tosh Merino Light? #madelinetosh #ravelry 🧶
Anyone have about $18,000 they want to give me so I can embark upon following a dream? It involves a small business, a little red trailer, and happiness for the community.
May 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Anyone have about $18,000 they want to give me so I can embark upon following a dream? It involves a small business, a little red trailer, and happiness for the community.
My friend drives elementary school bus and sent me a short video of the kiddos telling me they are having a disco party on the bus. I’m recovering from ankle surgery and was feeling a bit sorry for myself. She had no idea how much that little video would mean to me. Perfect timing. #energyboost
a woman in a black and white dress is dancing in a room with purple lights
Alt: a woman in a black and white dress is dancing in a room with purple lights
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April 18, 2025 at 11:37 PM
My friend drives elementary school bus and sent me a short video of the kiddos telling me they are having a disco party on the bus. I’m recovering from ankle surgery and was feeling a bit sorry for myself. She had no idea how much that little video would mean to me. Perfect timing. #energyboost
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The parts of society being defunded - arts, culture, history, science, education, nature, etc. - are what make us more than consumers, and into community. They need protecting, they are keys to remembering who we are.
April 6, 2025 at 6:34 AM
The parts of society being defunded - arts, culture, history, science, education, nature, etc. - are what make us more than consumers, and into community. They need protecting, they are keys to remembering who we are.
April 5, 2025 breakfast. Hard boiled egg from my hens, sprinkled with a healthy dose of Penzey’s Outrage.
April 5, 2025 at 6:10 PM
April 5, 2025 breakfast. Hard boiled egg from my hens, sprinkled with a healthy dose of Penzey’s Outrage.
My submission to Saturday's #BlueSkyArtShow; the theme is #Silhouette.
#BlueSkyArtShow #Silhouette #Sunset #Trees #Beachscape #CostaRica #Landscape #Photography #Photography #play #football #soccer
#BlueSkyArtShow #Silhouette #Sunset #Trees #Beachscape #CostaRica #Landscape #Photography #Photography #play #football #soccer
April 5, 2025 at 5:38 PM
My submission to Saturday's #BlueSkyArtShow; the theme is #Silhouette.
#BlueSkyArtShow #Silhouette #Sunset #Trees #Beachscape #CostaRica #Landscape #Photography #Photography #play #football #soccer
#BlueSkyArtShow #Silhouette #Sunset #Trees #Beachscape #CostaRica #Landscape #Photography #Photography #play #football #soccer
I’ve been traveling for nearly 4 months. On January 27, as my nation began its rapid descent into xenophobic authoritarianism, I ordered this book and had it sent to my house. Then I forgot about it. What a surprise to find it today! I look forward to exploring the recipes over the next months.
March 23, 2025 at 6:55 PM
I’ve been traveling for nearly 4 months. On January 27, as my nation began its rapid descent into xenophobic authoritarianism, I ordered this book and had it sent to my house. Then I forgot about it. What a surprise to find it today! I look forward to exploring the recipes over the next months.
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Boreal forest, Rat Ponds trail. My fave place to ski.
Used an off brand paper so water didn’t do what I wanted it to do. (There’s a lesson here isn’t there?)
Used an off brand paper so water didn’t do what I wanted it to do. (There’s a lesson here isn’t there?)
March 18, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Boreal forest, Rat Ponds trail. My fave place to ski.
Used an off brand paper so water didn’t do what I wanted it to do. (There’s a lesson here isn’t there?)
Used an off brand paper so water didn’t do what I wanted it to do. (There’s a lesson here isn’t there?)
A belated #BlueSkyArtShow submission (I am consistently late!). This recent photo of my mother watching whales from our balcony in Mexico, captured a core memory. This will be the last big trip I can take her on, as travel is becoming difficult. #sunlight #aging #dementia #family
March 16, 2025 at 9:49 PM
A belated #BlueSkyArtShow submission (I am consistently late!). This recent photo of my mother watching whales from our balcony in Mexico, captured a core memory. This will be the last big trip I can take her on, as travel is becoming difficult. #sunlight #aging #dementia #family
In the realm of food discussion, this kind of product confounds & irritates me. #dairyallergy #dairyfree #hotelcoffee #travel #MarriottBonvoy #marriott
March 15, 2025 at 3:22 PM
In the realm of food discussion, this kind of product confounds & irritates me. #dairyallergy #dairyfree #hotelcoffee #travel #MarriottBonvoy #marriott
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I've collated some ideas for the @standupforscience.bsky.social signs!
Your favorites?
1. Science does not give a fuck what you believe
2. Got Polio? Me Neither, Thanks Science
3. Science: It's like Magic, but REAL
4. This is my EVIDENCE BASED OUTRAGE
5. Fund Science, Not Billionaires
Your favorites?
1. Science does not give a fuck what you believe
2. Got Polio? Me Neither, Thanks Science
3. Science: It's like Magic, but REAL
4. This is my EVIDENCE BASED OUTRAGE
5. Fund Science, Not Billionaires
March 5, 2025 at 11:06 PM
I've collated some ideas for the @standupforscience.bsky.social signs!
Your favorites?
1. Science does not give a fuck what you believe
2. Got Polio? Me Neither, Thanks Science
3. Science: It's like Magic, but REAL
4. This is my EVIDENCE BASED OUTRAGE
5. Fund Science, Not Billionaires
Your favorites?
1. Science does not give a fuck what you believe
2. Got Polio? Me Neither, Thanks Science
3. Science: It's like Magic, but REAL
4. This is my EVIDENCE BASED OUTRAGE
5. Fund Science, Not Billionaires
After ~2 months in SEA I got hit by 🤢. Severe repercussions for that one ice cube in the 7-up purchased from a family on the side of a road while I took refuge on their porch from a rainstorm on my 14 mile bike ride outside Hoi An. Feeling almost human today, having vegetable noodle soup.
February 25, 2025 at 8:45 AM
After ~2 months in SEA I got hit by 🤢. Severe repercussions for that one ice cube in the 7-up purchased from a family on the side of a road while I took refuge on their porch from a rainstorm on my 14 mile bike ride outside Hoi An. Feeling almost human today, having vegetable noodle soup.
I know I missed the window for the #BlueSkyArtShow but I’m blaming it on being in a different time zone. Here is my submission for #abandoned. The things you find in an old shed in rural #Alaska. #AlaskaSky
February 23, 2025 at 2:50 PM
I know I missed the window for the #BlueSkyArtShow but I’m blaming it on being in a different time zone. Here is my submission for #abandoned. The things you find in an old shed in rural #Alaska. #AlaskaSky
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Thanks for sharing @bananalaska.bsky.social
February 23, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Thanks for sharing @bananalaska.bsky.social
Coffee shops in Vietnam are dreamy. ☕️ 🧶 🇻🇳
February 17, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Coffee shops in Vietnam are dreamy. ☕️ 🧶 🇻🇳
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And it blows my mind
February 16, 2025 at 9:56 PM
And it blows my mind
I am presently the only guest at my accommodations…it is a bit discomfiting to have so much attention paid to my every movement and possible needs.
February 10, 2025 at 11:48 AM
I am presently the only guest at my accommodations…it is a bit discomfiting to have so much attention paid to my every movement and possible needs.
Cocktail hour at Dream Beach, Nusa Lembongan, Bali, Indonesia.
February 9, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Cocktail hour at Dream Beach, Nusa Lembongan, Bali, Indonesia.