I have a herd of grandkids! And, when I look at each of them, I swear they're all rock stars. There's not a single one of them who doesn't excel in art or music!Yesterday, while enjoying Christmas breakfast at my daughter's house, I came across this painting. It was painted by Macie, my sixtee
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12/26/2016
On this very special evening, I want to take the opportunity to wish you and your family, the most Joyous of Holidays, and a very prosperous New Year. I count among my most treasured blessings, my discovery of the ActiveRain community, and all of you. The friendships, and the collective knowled
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12/24/2016
A few years ago, during the holidays I drove through the Greater Sacramento community of Sunriver, in Rancho Cordova. I noticed residents had decorated the street signs. It has become an annual tradition. I captured a few pictures this morning. No two posts are alike! Sometimes it's little thi
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12/22/2016
Several years ago, I wrote a story which told how as a child, I often daydreamed about dwelling in a home similar to my little Victorian doll house. There is more to the story, than I revealed back then. It is a tale of an adventure while repurposing the doll house in my pre-teen years.For Chri
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12/21/2016
Yesterday, after capturing photos of Nimbus Dam scenes, I traveled downstream to the Recreational Area, along the American River Parkway at Sunrise Boulevard. The bike and foot bridge there is experiencing high water levels because of releases from the dam gates at Nimbus, which are all open. Th
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12/17/2016
It's no secret that Northern California citizens have been happy to see rain fall on our drought parched cities and towns recently. A storm that blew through yesterday, dumped 1.84 inches in 24 hours, breaking our previous record for the date set in 1929.This morning, I ventured out to gather a
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12/16/2016
I came across this article this morning, and felt it too important to set aside without sharing! While its headline focused on Trump's Treasury Pick Steven Mnuchin, I was more immersed into the part of the story that highlighted what was, and still can be an issue for some folks with reverse mor
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12/15/2016
Sacramento County experienced a -7.5% decrease in number of homes listed FOR SALE in November 2016 vs. the same month a year ago.For the same period there was a 13% increase in homes SOLD, while Pending Sales increased 11.2%. Interest rates have increased slightly, but remain reasonably low. For
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12/08/2016
It the last few days, it was exciting to hear that Sacramento is forecasted to be the 4th hottest housing market in the country in 2017.The current average home price in Sacramento is $360,000.Realtor.com analysts estimate Sacramento home values increased 7% in 2016. There continues to be scant
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12/05/2016
Longtime ActiveRain Blogger, Roy Kelley is known for his love of flowers. He often takes pictures of blossoms and posts them. This morning when I looked at the beautiful bouquet given me on Thanksgiving morning, I immediately thought of Roy! Sunflowers are among my favorite flowers, and couple
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11/29/2016
