It was approaching summer end when a lens captured this scene with two of my daughters and three granddaughters. Grandkid Sophia, on the right is playing her ukulele and singing refrains from "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." In the fairytale factory of my mind this evening, I can still hear those
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01/03/2018
At the beginning of January 2017, I made a New Years resolution to learn Spanish. I missed my mark of becoming fluent in a year. Learning a new language is more difficult than I originally thought. However, Duolingo says I am 48% fluent. The quest for fluency continues as a goal for 2018. In tod
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01/01/2018
In so many ways 2017 has felt like a exceptionally eventful year! Still, it has been the relationships with family and friends who have made it extra special. This year, has brought many smiles to my face, and made it so very memorable.To begin the year, on January 19th, I participated in the W
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12/30/2017
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. Looking back through this past year, I count as one of my most treasured blessings, my discovery of the ActiveRain community, and all of you. Th
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12/24/2017
I was early to rise this morning. While I sat in front of my computer screen at 6:30 am Pacific Standard Time, I sipped hot tea and marveled at how with Internet gee-wizzery and live streaming, I was able to witness my grandson, Ryan, receive his degree in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tec
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12/16/2017
When recently prompted by Kathy Streib’s Challenge to share our favorite holiday memory, I had several memories emerge. Yet among the many warm memories, one untold, bitter-sweet, holiday memory continued to occupy my mind. I have tried to write this story several times, but painful memories are
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12/07/2017
Sacramento County experienced a 6.5% increase in number of homes listed FOR SALE in November 2017 vs. the same month a year ago. For the same period there was a -10.3% decrease in homes SOLD. Pending Sales increased 12.6%. Interest rates continue to remain reasonably low. For those able to find
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12/05/2017
When I want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life in the Greater Sacramento region, I often enjoy a visit to Old Fair Oaks Village. The Village is approximately 5 miles from my home. I had a few extra moments in the midst of several tasks today, and took an opportunity to visit Old Fair
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11/30/2017
I'm up early to begin the process of putting tomorrow's Thanksgiving dinner on the table. There are 5 pies needing to be baked, and there is the cranberry sauce and other favorite family dishes needing to be prepared. There is likely to be a small whirlwind of activity in my kitchen all mornin
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11/22/2017
I have always been a "sidewalks, curbs, gutters" kinda gal. I had no idea that living in an urban environment, would find me with such "interesting" neighbors. Two days ago it was an opossum. This morning it was a Raccoon. It too is now relocated to a more natural habitat. I've been a Realtor for
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11/18/2017
