Do you have a restaurant for special celebrations? The place you go for birthdays, anniversaries, goals achieved, or just because you want to bask in the glow of good times past during a great tasting meal?
Category: Places
Random Facts I Learned at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
I recently visited the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center for the first time. I’ve always driven by and thought it was just for visitors who hadn’t yet gotten to see a moose. Boy was I wrong – it was so cool!
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Museum Commons
One of my places to linger this summer is the commons at the Anchorage museum.
I paid close attention to the redesign, and loved the ideas for the common space (designed by Charles Anderson) – I remember that at one point it had a water feature that was supposed to turn into a skating rink during the winter, but it must have been dropped at some point, probably due to practicality or budget. As it is, the large grassy expanse where the water would have been is a wonderful place to play or relax.
Loussac Library: Your Library. Your Future.
It is an exciting time for Anchorage’s libraries. During the last few years, with significant help from library advocates, volunteers, service groups, the private sector, and city and state government, we’ve built new libraries in Girdwood and Mountain View, upgraded existing libraries in Eagle River and Muldoon, added a teen center in Loussac, and engaged the community in planning for Anchorage Public Library’s future.
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It’s the Little Things…Friendly Faces at the Atwood Building
I recently discovered Peter Shankman, founder of HARO, self-described “CEO. Angel Investor. Entrepreneur. Adventurist.”
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Transported by Taco King
A good friend of mine is getting ready to vacation in Mexico. I have to say, I’m a bit envious of her as I look out my window to a mostly gray day and shiver. I’m more than ready for some hot sun in my life, or at least green grass and leaves on the trees! I long to wander down a street in Mexico, warm air on my skin, flip-flops on my feet, and music in the air.
Driving by Ducks
Sometimes when I drive to work, I detour to one of my favorite stretches of road. I cruise by Wonderbread’s Sunrise Bakery, past the cool new Hillcrest/Spenard sign, and down the hill.
Flower Power
Have you ever been to Cedars Floral Wholesale? It’s a magical place full of flowers from all over the world. So many colors and textures, the smell of greenery mixed with blooms… remembering the day that my mom and I picked out flowers for my wedding last year always makes me feel exactly how I look in this picture – so happy I could skip!
African Peanut Soup Day
I’m a big fan of soup for lunch. Such a big fan, that I eat soup for lunch almost every day. And no soup-for-lunch day is better than African Peanut Soup day.
Loving Anchorage
I’m a born and raised Anchorage girl. Specifically, a born and raised west-side Anchorage girl. I grew up exploring Lyn Ary park, playing soccer at Balto Seppala, skiing at Kincaid, and visiting Loussac library. My feelings for Anchorage back then were undefined; it was home, and the only place I really knew. By the time I finished high school, I longed for adventure, warmer weather, and to make my own way in the world.