Social Networking - Is it as effective of a marketing tool as we think, or are we simply evolving into beings that avoid real face to face communication? I've shuffled around awhile. Without telling you my exact age, I will explain that I'm a pre-boomer, pre-gen-x, and just about pre anything th
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02/07/2022
Sacramento experienced warmer temps and blue skies today. After, a session on the torture machines at my local health club, I took a drive to nearby Old Town Folsom. The quaint shops, restaurants, cafes. brewery and wineries have a little something for everybody. However, today, it was a visit t
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01/11/2022
After a busy morning, I was looking for something entertaining this afternoon. For those of you who have Netflix, you might enjoy viewing the flick, "Don't Look Up."The description states the following: "Two astronomers go on a media tour to warn humankind of a planet-killing comet hurtling towa
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01/02/2022
On this very special day, I want to take the opportunity to wish you and your family, the most Joyous of Holidays, and a prosperous New Year.Looking back through this past year, I count as one of my most treasured blessings, my connection with the ActiveRain community, and all of you. The friend
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12/25/2021
I'm feeling snug as a bug in a rug tonight. The storm door has opened in Sacramento, and it is currently raining hard outside. But, I have all the comforts of home. Moments ago, I was out driving through my neighborhood, soaking in all the holiday sparkle. Puddled rain on the avenue mirrored holi
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12/23/2021
Tomorrow, a storm door is opening in Sacramento. The long range forecast has rain each day for the next 7 days. Today, I took a short drive up to nearby Old Town Folsom. Snook's Ice Cream Shop has great flavors. Catty Corner from Snook's is the old train station pictured here. While enjoying
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12/20/2021
It's been an interesting week! Monday, family came to celebrate my son's birthday. I cooked. On Tuesday, my cellphone died. I had hoped to limp it along until the first of the year, but alas, it wasn't to be. I hoped to replace it with a Pixel 6 Pro, but supply line issues kept one from being av
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12/17/2021
I'm busier than a one-legged man in a butt-kicking contest today. Family is coming home for Thanksgiving dinner. Today, it's all about chopping, baking, devilling, etc. However, I'm sharing an ancient memory that came to mind. The year was 1966. The year, I cooked my first turkey. I was youn
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11/24/2021
There are special autumn days when I feel fortunate to live in close proximity to the American River Parkway. The leaves turning golden coupled with activity on the river adds to the warm spirit of the season.While Salmon fishing is closed from November 1st through December 31st along many areas
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11/19/2021
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