Today, as the noon hour began to approach, I decided to visit an old haunt in nearby Old Fair Oaks Village. The Village is a small quaint community that features a small park with little shops, cafes, and a brew house, among its other businesses. However, it is the chickens that inhabit the par
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10/30/2021
On a pleasant drive, in the Greater Sacramento region is a mysterious place in nearby Ione. We really can’t say Preston Castle comes “alive” this time of year, because many folks claim ghosts of the dead remain there still. The purpose for building the Castle was to accommodate the Preston Sch
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10/29/2021
While chatting with an old friend a couple weeks ago, we decided to calendar a day trip to Apple Hill. Marcia and I have known each other since 1950. Yep, that's a little over 70 years. We went all through school together beginning in the 2nd grade.Apple Hill is a community of more than 50 far
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10/19/2021
While out and about over the weekend, I had an opportunity to drive by a place that’s special this time of year - The Nimbus Fish Hatchery, near Hazel Avenue and Highway 50, near the Greater Sacramento Communities of Gold River and Rancho Cordova.In October and November each year, the hatchery be
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10/11/2021
Some folks say Halloween, Christmas, or their birthday is a favorite holiday of the year. But, that’s them, it's not me! I’m much fonder of a newer celebration that has found its beginning in recent years. My personal favorite will be celebrated on Sunday!“International Talk Like a Pirate Day,
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09/18/2021
Those who know me also know I prefer watching video rather than reading books these days. But, I also have a fascination with pirates, and to learn as much about them as I’d like, I’ve found several books that provide information my hungry eyes have devoured!Real accounts of pirate history are fa
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08/25/2021
Earlier today, I read a blog post from Margaret Rome, titled, “Don’t Assume.” Margaret addressed things Realtors shouldn’t assume about home buyers and their wants/needs.Margaret's words brought to mind similar thoughts I had on this topic a few weeks ago, while attending my high school class reu
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08/14/2021
Have you ever had one of those days, where you wanted to enjoy a simple but tasty seafood meal – one without fanfare? When I first awakened this morning, I found our Sacramento area temperatures had dropped significantly. And, it was overcast! At 5:30 am, I couldn’t determine if this was a new
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08/05/2021
Sherm ChavoorWhile the Tokyo Olympic Games are currently going on, I'd like to take this opportunity to honor a historic Sacramento person, who helped catapult our area into the limelight of Olympic Swimming for three decades.Sherm Chavoor, founder of the Arden Hills Swim and Tennis Club, develop
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07/25/2021
In Sacramento when temps reach 107 degrees, it's important tasks be completed early in the day. Then have a nice lunch, and understand there's nothing more important that keeping one of your kitties company while he naps, and you watch Judge Judy. We're in a heat wave here. Tomorrow's temp is sla
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07/09/2021
