When I visited the Blue Hollomon gallery a couple of months ago, I was drawn to the work of one artist in particular: Gayla Ranf.
Category: People
Pottery and Paintings and Jewelry, Oh My!
Today is Small Business Saturday (shop small!) and the second day of the Anchorage museum’s Crafts Weekend and the Read Alaska Book Fair. It’s a wonderful place to shop for gifts – there are so many wonderful creations, and the best part is getting to chat with the people who made them.
If you miss the museum show, you can find three of my favorite local artists showing their work together at Toni Maury’s studio (2527 Susitna Drive).
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Michael’s Jewelers
The other day I dropped off my engagement ring at Michael’s Jewelers of Alaska for a bit of maintenance. It was my first time visiting – previously, my jeweler of choice was Josh at the Jewelry Cache, but he recently closed his shop, so I thought I’d give Michael’s a try.
Library Advisory Board: Looking Back, Looking Forward
For the last six years, on the third Wednesday of every month, you could find me at one of Anchorage’s libraries as part of the Municipality of Anchorage Library Advisory Board. October 16 marked my last meeting, the conclusion of two terms as a member of the board.
Saying goodbye is bittersweet: Being a member of the board has been incredibly rewarding and I will miss it, but boards need new energy and fresh perspective to stay healthy and it’s my turn to step down.
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Happy Smiles
Congratulations to my brother and his bride! Aren’t they adorable?
This is one of my favorite photos from the big day: The “I dos” were said, the kiss was had, and guests were departing for the reception. These are “we did it!” smiles – don’t their faces just radiate pure joy? Every time I look at this picture I start to smile.
I’m so very, very happy for them.
The Amazing Dr. Faulkner
You know those things you don’t really want to do, so you put them off, and put them off… but eventually they catch up to you and you just have to grit your teeth and do it? Visiting the optometrist (or doctor, or dentist) is generally one of those things on my not-super-fun list, but last week my long overdue visit to the eye doc finally caught up to me. I dragged myself to the appointment early one morning… and then remembered why it’s not so bad after all: Dr. Faulkner is pretty darned amazing.
Love Story
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!
Art in Progress
I encountered this lovely mural and its creator, Apayo, outside Covenant House the other evening.
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.
Blog Love: Alaska Eats Hikes Adventures
One of my favorite things about blogging is meeting new people who share similar interests. So, imagine my excitement when I heard from Andy (that’s her in the picture, along with her pup, Sadie), over at Alaska Eats, Hikes, Adventures.