Last weekend, while my daughter and I were spending a little time in celebration of my birthday, she took me on a little detour after a delightful brunch at Mimosa House. She drove not far away, to a little place in the community I had heard of, but had not been to. It was Strad Meadery, founded
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05/01/2019
Today my daughter, Jill, treated to me to a pleasant brunch in honor of my birthday. It was my first experience at any of the five Greater Sacramento Mimosa House restaurants. The local weather, in the middle 70s, was enjoyed at our table on the patio.My daughter opted for, and was really conte
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04/28/2019
For Sacramento locals and visitors, this weekend the weather will be glorious. For those exploring family friendly time ideas, The Trader's Faire at Sutter's Fort State Park should prove a delightful venue. Occurring just once a year, The Trader's Fair provides a unique opportunity to shop insid
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04/26/2019
One of my favorite Sacramento area nurseries is Green Acres Garden Center. This year the late rains seem to have left tomato plant stock at Home Depot and Lowe's lacking. However, I found a large supply with many varieties at locally-owned Green Acres. Green Acres also has a delightful collecti
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04/24/2019
I want to take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a delightful Easter Day. Whether you spend time pondering the meaning of Easter, or whether you simply delight in the advent of spring, and contemplate new beginnings, I hope it is special for you and your family!
04/20/2019
After prolonged rainy and overcast weather this year, spring finally is providing a delightful tapestry of colorful threads to my garden. My front yard in April is especially vibrant, with not only the roses but the azaleas in glorious bloom. I also understand we received more than 171% of norm
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04/18/2019
In comparison to others, there’s one thing I’ve noticed these past several years, I’m a moody blogger. As a fellow blogging friend once commented, “Myrl, I never know what I’ll find when I visit your blog.” She’s right of course – sometimes I post housing market statistics, while at other times
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04/14/2019
It is no secret among real estate professionals that divorce is a prominent cause for homes coming to market. However, we also know the situation doesn't need to lead up to a real life “War of the Roses!” Occasionally divorcing couples who are separating their lives, find they cannot afford to li
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04/11/2019
*Animation has 3 slides which transition automaticallyStrong breezes or winds always make me more energized or antsy than usual. And today, when my plans to work more in my garden were thwarted by their annoyance at mid-day, I grabbed my keys and went for a little drive.The road traveling eastwar
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04/09/2019
*Slideshow has 10 slidesThis has been an incredibly wet year in Sacramento. Yesterday morning, I was in search of signs this is actually spring.Not far from my home in the Greater Sacramento community of Fair Oaks, there are many delightful parks, activities, and things to visit and see. One of
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04/08/2019
