Housing is a HOT topic in Anchorage – it’s in the news, the focus of Chamber of Commerce/Rotary/AEDC/etc. presentations, and the subject of countless blog posts and conversations.
Category: Ideas
Love Note: Moments of Humor
I’ve had a few random moments of surprise and delight this week, and wanted to share them with you!
Artrepreneurs and Arts Education
I’ve been thinking a lot about arts in Anchorage, and Alaska. This post is a bit of a ramble, but if you read it, I’d love to hear what you think!
TEDx Inspiration
TEDx Anchorage was Saturday. This year, the theme was Community Reimagined: Harnessing the power of fun.
All Heart, All Class
Confession: I don’t really like watching most sports. I even have a limited attention span for the Olympics, but this year was different. This year, like many Alaskans, I was riveted by the U.S Women’s Ski Team and their history-making potential.
Love Note: Humorous Sidewalk Signs
I love when I happen upon a sidewalk sign that makes me laugh…
“Free liquor, topless bartenders, and false advertising.” Nice work, Sub Zero – if it hadn’t been the middle of the day I would have detoured for some of your free liquor, just because I think you’re funny.
Blog Love: The Arctic Urbanophile
I have a new favorite read: Arctic Urbanophile, by Eric Van Oss. He describes his blog as “exploring the metropolitan offerings of Los Anchorage” and writes mostly about urban planning and local restaurants, with mountaintop adventures and cultural experiences thrown in for good measure.
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Love Note: Chandeliers @ Killjoy
Speaking of ornamentation: Check out the dazzling chandeliers decorating the new Killjoy Tasting Room (more on them soon!). They make quite the bling-ey impact against the all black industrial ceiling and bring a feeling of opulent glam to the space. Love seeing all the different decor and design choices in Anchorage’s newly opened dining establishments and watering holes…
Mammoth Music, A Cluster?! and Ramblings…
I visited Mammoth Music for the first time this weekend with my dad. It was so cool – overflowing with guitars, ukuleles, harmonicas, kazoos, mini-maracas, and every kind of musical accessory you could need.
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It’s a Dog’s Life…
And Abbey Rae Jackson, along with all the other people who open up their hearts and dedicate themselves to volunteering in Anchorage’s animal shelters, is saving it.