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Library B+ Budget

…and so does most of the Anchorage Assembly! 

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Author Gretchen FauskePosted on November 14, 2012November 15, 2012Categories Ideas, Organizations, People

Covenant House: Candlelight and Sleeping Out

Tonight was Covenant House’s Candlelight Vigil for Homeless Youth.  People gather outside the crisis center downtown to light the night for homeless youth.

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Author Gretchen FauskePosted on November 13, 2012November 15, 2012Categories Organizations

Lisa in Watercolor

I stumbled upon Women of the 112th one day, and have watched it ever since to see when Lisa Murkowski’s portrait would be painted.

At last, here it is!

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Author Gretchen FauskePosted on November 12, 2012November 12, 2012Categories Art, Ideas, People

Happy Veteran’s Day

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.

 

Author Gretchen FauskePosted on November 11, 2012November 12, 2012Categories Ideas

Loving Seattle

My “loving Anchorage” connection in this post is a little weak, except for loving the relatively close proximity of Seattle to Anchorage.

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Author Gretchen FauskePosted on November 10, 2012November 10, 2012Categories Events, Places2 Comments on Loving Seattle

Oleana at Siobhan’s in the Captain Cook Hotel

Have you ever visited Siobhan’s in the Captain Cook Hotel?  It’s like walking into a warm, colorful, scented portal to another land (especially nice when it gets chilly outside!).

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Author Gretchen FauskePosted on November 9, 2012November 10, 2012Categories People, Places2 Comments on Oleana at Siobhan’s in the Captain Cook Hotel

Happy Birthday!

Happy birthday DJ!

Cheers to another amazing year. I’m so glad I get to share my life and adventures with you.

Author Gretchen FauskePosted on November 7, 2012November 7, 2012Categories Events, People

Fourth of July Fireworks for Election Day

Some people are celebrating right now.  Others are commiserating.

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Author Gretchen FauskePosted on November 6, 2012November 12, 2012Categories Ideas

Boys & Girls Club Gala, 70s Style

A month and a half ago, my husband and I were invited to the Boys and Girls Club Gala. Of course we accepted – it was a fun group of people and for a great cause.

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Author Gretchen FauskePosted on November 5, 2012March 11, 2013Categories Events, Organizations

Sweet, Salty, Spicy: Hanzuk’s Smoked Salmon Salsa

I would have never thought of putting salsa, smoked salmon, and Thai peppers together.  But Michael Hanzuk did, and the result is pretty darn tasty!

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Author Gretchen FauskePosted on November 2, 2012November 14, 2012Categories Food, People

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About Gretchen

GretchenI love Anchorage. I love what it is, what it’s been, and what I dream it will be. I share my adventures with DJ (my husband), my fabulous family and friends, two frenchies named Grover and Teddy, and now, all of you. If you love Anchorage too, get in touch – guest posts are welcome!
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