People, places, things, and ideas I love in Anchorage, AK
Doesn’t this look like the quintessential Alaskan cabin? Weathered and a bit ramshackle, with lush greenery and flowers, the smoke rising from the chimney signaling warmth and coziness inside.
This cabin is at Crow Creek Mine, and was the site of a beautiful wedding this summer. The cabin was overflowing with good food, live music, great company, and joy. Such a perfect little place to celebrate!
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”
Earlier this month I attended a honey tasting at the Summit Spice and Tea Company with one of my favorite partners in crime, Stephanie. It was sweet (Haha. It was an a very punny evening, especially at our table – thanks Mark and Jessica!).
Before I go into the point of this post (which is to thank USKH for the six years I spent there; it’s been exactly one year since my last day at USKH and I’m feeling nostalgic), here’s some background about the less than clearly planned career path of a 22-year-old English Literature major.
One day, when researching photographers, I stumbled upon Charles Tice. He’s a street photographer, which focuses on capturing subjects in public places during candid moments. You may have seen his work before – he snapped the shot of this moose that Spenard Roadhouse uses on the postcards they send out with the bill.
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).
New Sagaya’s City Market is a dangerous place. I could lose hours browsing the aisles. Even if I’ve been up and down each one ten times already, there’s always something new I haven’t seen before.
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”