Here’s my wrap-up from the week for you; hope you enjoy my random assortment of news that makes me smile and stories I want to share.
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Month: June 2013
Art in Progress
I encountered this lovely mural and its creator, Apayo, outside Covenant House the other evening.
It’s a Secret: Muse Patio
But it shouldn’t be. So I’m going to share it with all of you: the Muse patio at the Anchorage Museum is AWESOME.
Loving Lisa
One of the most formative experiences of my life was when I accepted a job in Washington D.C., working for U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski.
Love Note: Carefree Hula Hooping
To the girl hula hooping outside the Atwood Building today: I loved your carefree attitude, complete lack of self-consciousness, and mad hoop dance skills. Thank you for bringing a bit of unexpected delight to my day!
Thank You, APU
There’s lots to love about Anchorage’s Alaska Pacific University. And yes, Jimmy Fallon’s “Thank You Notes” music by The Roots played in my head while writing this…
Stories around town: Solstice and more!
The solstice is upon us! I snapped the not-particularly-well-done selfie sometime around 10:00 PM Wednesday night, and look at that sunshine! Tonight, the sun won’t set tonight until 11:45. Here are some great stories from the week, starting with ways to celebrate the solstice.
Detail: McGinley’s Pub Facade
I find something about the entrance to McGinley’s Pub so charming. Maybe it’s the shrubs in the pretty pots, or the kegs stacked outside, or the strand of lights. Or maybe the way the colors complement the warm wood. Whatever it is, it works.
Development Dreams: Old Sunrise Bakery
Do you ever walk/bike/drive through town and dream of what you would build if you had unlimited funds? I do…I can lose hours designing things in my head, dreaming up fun ideas for neighborhoods.
Color Running in Anchorage!
At 8:00 AM this morning, 15,000 Anchorage runners and walkers gathered at the Sullivan Arena for their chance to be covered in color. It was the largest run in Anchorage history, the second largest gathering (apparently, the Pope drew a bigger crowd), and definitely the most colorful!