Sadly the pictures below aren’t a testament to California skies since the legalization of pot. Nor, do they contain images of sweet moisture filled mists bringing respite to a rain parched state. Unfortunately, they are photos snapped yesterday morning in the Greater Sacramento Region, currently
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11/12/2018
Today, much of the globe is commemorating the 100th anniversary of the ending of World War One. It gives pause for us to be grateful for all those who have served our country so we may remain free!Interestingly, I did not know I had any ancestors who fought in WW 1. However, early this morning,
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11/11/2018
Sacramento County experienced a 21.2% increase in number of homes listed FOR SALE in October 2018 vs. the same month a year ago. For the same period there was a -6.7% decrease in homes SOLD. Pending sales increased 0.6% Interest rates continue to remain reasonably low. More homes are available,
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11/10/2018
There isn't any way I can get through the 10 day "Thankfulness Challenge" that Debbie Reynolds has presented, without devoting a little space for the blessing of my children. Each of my four kids have very unique interesting personalities. But, they all have artistic and/or musical creativity s
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11/09/2018
So much of who we are is based on what kind of childhood we experienced. I was fortunate enough to live in a home with both my parents. And, I had an especially wonderful mother! Dad worked approximately 10 minutes from home at the Western Pacific Railroad. We could hear the Western Pacific whist
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11/08/2018
It is Wednesday morning, after the mid-term elections. No matter the outcome, I am thankful it is at least over. In all the years I have shuffled across this land, this has been the most contentious of mid-terms coming to memory. Am, I glad it’s over? You betcha! However, it gives pause to co
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11/07/2018
In recent days I’ve noticed several ActiveRainers writing about the blessing of enjoying good health. Let me be another to espouse my gratefulness for enjoying that special gift. It hasn’t always been so! There were several years during the early 1990s when my health wasn’t always the best! Af
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11/06/2018
Without a doubt, one of many blessing I enjoy, is living in close proximity to The American River Parkway. The Parkway begins a couple blocks from home.. This autumn in the Greater Sacramento Region has been one of the more pleasant in memory. While we are without much needed rain and in the hea
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11/05/2018
Those who know me well, also know I swim a lot of laps. It's no secret that I often return home, damp and famished. Waiting to prepare a meal before eating, can often seem difficult. And, I'm prone to reaching into the refrigerator and grabbing whatever is handy! A couple of evenings ago, I h
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11/04/2018
Debbie Reynolds (the Real Debbie Reynolds) is hosting a 10 Day Thanksgiving Post Challenge. And, this challenge has inspired me to take a little time out each day and contemplate my blessings. This is Day 1. This morning when I woke and switched on the TV, I was immediately hit with news image
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11/03/2018
