I'm from Anchorage. I took one of my dual-credt classes at UAA.
We are temporarily here in the "lower-48" helping to care for my grandmother, who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. I spent a couple of months in Anchorage with my best friend recently and will do so again this summer. I really miss my breathtaking home state!!
Where are you located? BTW, I like your quote. I'll have to share that one with my dad.