Detail: Alley Art

Alley Art

I visited Denver a few years ago and thought it was such a cool city. I loved walking through Lodo* (lower downtown) with lights twinkling above me, popping into an underground comedy club (where I saw one of the few comedians I actually thought was funny; I wish I remembered her name!), and sitting outside on restaurant patios sipping cold beverages and nibbling olives.

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Visiting the Vet

Cuties

Grover LOVES going to the vet.  This is strange to me – growing up, our dogs were decidedly NOT pro-vet. But Grover trots in, explores excitedly, makes new friends (like these three cuties from our last visit!), stares at cats (he’s still not sure what to make of them), soaks up love from the staff, and then stares at Dr. Pala, his favorite vet, like she’s the most amazing thing he’s ever seen (smelled?).

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Richard Florida: The Rise of the Creative Class

Richard Florida

Last week Richard Florida, best-selling author/world-renowned urban theorist/”intellectual rock star” visited Anchorage to give the keynote speech at Anchorage Economic Development Corporation’s 2013 Anchorage Economic Forecast luncheon.

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