People, places, things, and ideas I love in Anchorage, AK
Today was Ted Stevens Day, and to celebrate the memory and spirit of Alaska’s “Uncle Ted,” a Get Out and Play event was held at the Cuddy Family Midtown Park, kicked-off by the long-awaited, highly anticipated ribbon-cutting and inaugural play on Anchorage’s first Park for All, a Boundless play area that will provide an estimated 8,500 kids with disabilities in Anchorage with a place to play.
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During the summer of 2000, I was looking for an adventure – I was home from my first year of college and even though it was great to be back in AK, I felt discombobulated. I tried to distract myself by filling my days as full as possible by working, coaching soccer, house-sitting, camping, hiking, etc. But I still wanted to find something more. And then I found it: Sadler’s Alaska Challenge.
Two years ago, I married my best friend. I wrote this story for our wedding website; it makes me smile to read it again. I think it’s time to add a couple new chapters though!
I posted too early yesterday – I should have waited and shared the rest of our fun Fourth!
I hope that you are having a wonderful Fourth of July holiday, despite the drizzle and grey skies.
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!
We had a pretty great Friday night walking and biking through downtown Anchorage.
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I hope that everyone had a fantastic Memorial day weekend. Mine was filled with bike rides, sun-shiney walks, a happily complete home project, very little screen time, lots of puppy cuddles, good food, great company, thankfulness for all the wonderful things in life, and remembrance for those who have passed.
Today is the Gold Nugget Triathlon, and oh what a day! The snow has melted, it’s sunshiney and gorgeous (although still a tiny bit chilly at 44 degrees), and maybe, just maybe our summer is finally beginning.
Doesn’t this stage look great? I love the bright pink background, and when you look across the theater at the empty microphones awaiting the performance, it’s a moment full of anticipation. Anything could happen!