People, places, things, and ideas I love in Anchorage, AK
From former colleague, Kay Kesling:
“Wind storm took down the Anchorage Veteran’s Memorial flagpole. Best use of a crane that I’ve seen in a long time.”
Cool.
You can read more about it in the Anchorage Daily News: One man’s vision turns boom truck into makeshift flagpole on Park Strip.
Some people are celebrating right now. Others are commiserating.
Continue reading “Fourth of July Fireworks for Election Day”
One of the most rewarding things I’ve done this year is learn about Peter Kageyama, author and speaker. I’ve participated in two of Peter’s For the Love of Anchorage workshops (courtesy of AEDC) and read his book, “For the Love of Cities.”
Continue reading ““Surprise and Delight” – Peter Kageyama, For the Love of Cities”
Because real love notes are handwritten…
Do you have a love note to Anchorage? If yes, send me a photo and I’ll post it here!
When I first started perusing Anchorage Craigslist and walking through thrift stores, I was too envious of the bargain finds I’d heard of in other states and too excited to furnish my home rightawayassoonaspossible to really enjoy the process.
Today I participated in a wonderful workshop put on by the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (you may know them as AEDC).
Yesterday I attended the Anchorage Downtown Partnership’s* first marketing social, and Sam Wasson (Alaska’s only Google trusted photographer) presented.
Continue reading “Google 360 for Business, Courtesy of Anchorage Downtown Partnership”
It’s been really hard for me to not fill this blog with photos of leaves. Not only is fall my favorite season, I’m a color junkie, and the colors of autumn are some of my favorites.
When I was younger (6th grade-ish) I read a book in which two people were lost in the woods during a snow storm. They had almost given up hope of finding someplace warm and dry to spend the night, when they came upon a big, beautiful lodge with light beaming from every window, welcoming them in from the cold.
The first time I noticed Quidditch on the park strip, I didn’t know what it was (maybe because there were no flying brooms?). But I knew it was SOMETHING.
A friend clued me in later that day, and I was speechless. Harry Potter’s favorite game brought to life? Then I couldn’t help but giggle. And then my mind was filled with questions.