On Saturday morning, 5 of us gathered for a small quiet birthday breakfast for my grandkid, Macie, who has just turned 20. She is a testament to the fact that BIG things often come in small packages. At 4' 10" and about 85 pounds, she is the Head Life Guard at the U.C. Davis pool. She has also ju
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08/03/2020
For Greater Sacramento folks who enjoy life along the American River, a visit to the Effie Yeaw Nature Center adjacent to Carmichael’s Ancil Hoffman Park provides the perfect opportunity. Admission Free – But a $2.00 per adult and $1.00 per Child Donation is Recommended! Parking is $5.00 per car
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07/26/2020
I've found that pandemic times can also be nostalgic times. Yesterday, in the spirit of TBT (Throw Back Thursday) I was reminiscing about an adventure I went on back in 1995. My son was serving in the United States Navy at the time, and he invited me to go along as a guest on a 4 day cruise abo
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07/24/2020
Have you ever passed by a pile of junk ready to be discarded, and see possibilities that others likely missed? I often have! Because of this, more than once my foot has quickly found the brakes and brought my car to a screeching halt! For example, I came across these old chimney pipes about to
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07/15/2020
Shortly after first becoming a licensed Realtor in 1981, I knew I was fortunate I had wisely chosen my first office, and Pat Meredith was there. Pat was instrumental in taking me under her wing from the moment I walked into that little Century 21 office we shared. She quietly guided me over to
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07/14/2020
I’ve been having vivid dreams lately. I understand many folks during this pandemic are. In my latest dream I was setting a bottle adrift with a message inside, somewhere along the California coast near Half Moon Bay. I can’t recall my specific message scripted on the parchment inside, but after w
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07/13/2020
Northern California has had its share of reported wildfires these past few days. We are in need of raindrops to provide relief to parched soil. Couple with this fact, we are in the midst of a heat-wave which has us enduring temperatures hitting the 100+ degree mark with an abundance of dry grass
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07/11/2020
Sacramento County experienced a -37.4% decrease in number of homes listed FOR SALE in June 2020 vs. the same month a year ago. For the same period there was a -7.7% decrease in the percentage of homes SOLD. Pending sales increased 17.6%. Interest rates continue to remain reasonably low. It'
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07/10/2020
Late last evening, while being kept awake by the firing of illegal fireworks in my community, I began contemplating how I was going to observe this July 4th holiday. No family is coming to visit because of the pandemic. There are no parades, no large city fireworks displays for the same reason. O
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07/04/2020
During this pandemic I have really enjoyed spending time in my garden more. I have planted six tomato bushes, some squash, and herbs. Also, the yellow Canna lilies along with the golden Hibiscus are blooming. They add contrast to the purple Flying Saucer Morning Glory entwined among the Jasmine
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07/02/2020
