People, places, things, and ideas I love in Anchorage, AK
Fun things to do on Valentine’s Day in Anchorage:
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.
I haven’t used the term “brekkie” since I studied abroad in Australia.
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?).
The Ski for Women is one of Anchorage’s most unique and popular events. It’s held every year on Super Bowl Sunday, is the nation’s largest women-only cross-country skiing event, and raises funds to help local organizations stop they cycle of domestic violence.
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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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