People, places, things, and ideas I love in Anchorage, AK
One of the most rewarding things I’ve done this year is learn about Peter Kageyama, author and speaker. I’ve participated in two of Peter’s For the Love of Anchorage workshops (courtesy of AEDC) and read his book, “For the Love of Cities.”
Continue reading ““Surprise and Delight” – Peter Kageyama, For the Love of Cities”
Before I go into the point of this post (which is to thank USKH for the six years I spent there; it’s been exactly one year since my last day at USKH and I’m feeling nostalgic), here’s some background about the less than clearly planned career path of a 22-year-old English Literature major.
One day, when researching photographers, I stumbled upon Charles Tice. He’s a street photographer, which focuses on capturing subjects in public places during candid moments. You may have seen his work before – he snapped the shot of this moose that Spenard Roadhouse uses on the postcards they send out with the bill.
Today I participated in a wonderful workshop put on by the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (you may know them as AEDC).
Yesterday I attended the Anchorage Downtown Partnership’s* first marketing social, and Sam Wasson (Alaska’s only Google trusted photographer) presented.
Continue reading “Google 360 for Business, Courtesy of Anchorage Downtown Partnership”
This post is really just me sharing an Anchorage Daily News photo and brief write-up of something that I think is SO COOL.
Bubbles.
Big, beautiful, iridescent bubbles, floating around town.
Last week, my husband and I went on a walk to check out the zombies (so random…but I really wanted to see them!). We didn’t get there in time; they must have decimated the west end of downtown and moved on to new victims before we got there.
However, we found something just as good, maybe better: Star the Reindeer.
The first time I noticed Quidditch on the park strip, I didn’t know what it was (maybe because there were no flying brooms?). But I knew it was SOMETHING.
A friend clued me in later that day, and I was speechless. Harry Potter’s favorite game brought to life? Then I couldn’t help but giggle. And then my mind was filled with questions.
Clark Mishler is a prolific and talented photographer. His blog project, Portrait a Day, is one of my favorite ways to take a mental break and enjoy some great photos.
Do you have a restaurant for special celebrations? The place you go for birthdays, anniversaries, goals achieved, or just because you want to bask in the glow of good times past during a great tasting meal?