Obvious Point #1
It’s been too long since we’ve had a new post, so here goes the obvious assertion that it’s a great idea to have a moratorium on new construction starts in the Natomas basin.
If you don’t believe me, take a trip to New Orleans (as Sac-Eats and I just did) and talk to some of the locals about some building decisions their officials made over the past couple of hundred years.
Has anyone checked out Bodies: Revealed over on Alta Arden?
I saw this exhibit earlier this year in a different city, and it’s a must for anyone in the medical field (or for those of us who feel we’ve missed our calling. Any other fans of the Mutter Museum at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia out there?)
The bodies are presented respectfully, and they give a close-up view of muscles, nerves, organs, bones, the circulatory system, what certain diseases look like, and a multitude of other fascinating facets of anatomy. It’s amazing how well engineered we are. I was with a fellow runner, so she and I were pointing out the different things that have ailed us over the years, most notably the piriformis muscle, patellar tendon, and iliotibial band.
The Sacramento exhibit is just one of many exhibitions of actual cadavers that have been preserved and dissected — all bodies used were donated to science. Check it out, 10am-10pm daily, through March 2008.
Group discounts are available, so here’s a chance for sacrag meet-up, and we can truly see that we’re really all the same inside.
The Cool family are early Christmas tree people. We are also heavily into Thanksgiving, so care is taken to not go full-bore until Black Friday. But basically as soon as the dishwasher is loaded on Thanksgiving it is Christmas in my house (not that it was my dishwasher).
We are enjoy slaying our own tree, and this year we set our sights on Apple Hill. We missed peak apple season this year so we were excited to make the drive. While there are plenty of lots and a nice website to help you find them, once we got up there we realized the prices are considerably higher up there. Continue reading “Davis Ranch: the best tree bargain around” »
Reviewing pumpkin patches is a hard racket. Unless the pumpkins are visibly rotting or parking costs more than Arco, you’re pretty much dealing with a numbers game, balancing cost versus amenties until the cows come home. (If they actually have cows though, that’s a definite plus.)
The Pumpkin Farm is located in scenic Citrus Heights, California, otherwise known as that big area out there beyond the mall. But seriously, you find yourself “way out there” in what seems to be Kentucky before you know it.
It’s that time of year again when the leaves start turning, the kids go back to school and the Eats household celebrates another
birthday. In what is becoming an annual tradition, the Mrs. and I played hooky and headed up the hill midweek to sup full of apple flavored delights. In the process, we found some new delights, and wound up finding out a few new things about our old favorites. Follow me, won’t you, as we trip the apple fantastic to find the best of the ‘Hill for 2007.
Rainbow Orchards- There are few reason to hang around Rainbow Orchards other than to consume the finest doughnuts you will ever have, apple cider doughnuts, that is. Freshly made, piping hot, covered with sugar, and crisp yet chewy, these doughriffic bites of heaven are the main attraction in the cavernous barn that makes up the whole of Rainbow Orchards commercial enterprise. They sometimes have bluegrass music in the orchard, which is a nice offering, and the Mrs. and I found a beautiful selection of decorative pumpkins in a kaleidoscope of shades (including blue) but really, we’re all just going there for the doughnuts. Did I mention the doughnuts? And yes, I still refuse to spell it “donuts.” Caution: Mill View Farms produces and sells a similar apple cider doughnut, but be warned, this is an inferior product and not worth your doughnut calories. The proprietor is very sweet though, bless her heart. Continue reading “Your Unofficial Apple Hill Guide: New, Updated, Now With More Apple Flavor” »
Friday is opening day for State Fair 2007. While most people only think of rides and fried food, I am a fan of the Fair for the million and one ways that it represents and honors the great people and State of California. To find out what is happening on a day-to-day basis, check out www.bigfun.org for the daily schedule.
One of my favorite activities is tucking a flask of whiskey in my boot and checking out the bands on the Golden 1 Stage. Here are the next few offerings. Remember that these shows are free with admission, but seating is first come-first served. Reserved seats are available for some extra cash.
Friday 8/17 Tesla
Tuesday 8/21 Huey Lewis and the News
Wednesday 8/22 Daughtry
Thursday 8/23 The Temptations Review
Stay tuned to the SacRag for more reports from the California State Fair.
Looking for fun and free stuff to do with the kids on a hot day? Free family movies are back at Regal Cinemas through August. Looks like we missed “Curious George” and “Charlotte’s Web” but there’s still “March of the Penguins” next week and “Wallace & Gromit: The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit” the week after. And a few others I don’t care about. Why is “Happy Feet” rated PG? Don’t get me started…
Seating is first-come-first-served and the shows start at 10 a.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday.
I don’t know what you’re doing, but I’m playing in this show:
Sacramento’s newest and most revolutionary folk band will have their first public concert on Friday, June 29 at 8pm.
The “Dutch Elm Trio” featuring Greg Sabin on banjo, Chris Olsen on guitar and Pat Skiffington on bass will
make its debut at the Sacramento Comedy Spot studio at 1716 Broadway in Sacramento. The trio’s
interpretation of classic folk has been hailed by themselves as “groundbreaking,” “jaw-dropping” and
“somewhat better than we’d intended.”
Special guests, “The Tip Top Trio,” Sacramento’s favorite rockabilly band, will be following the Dutch
Elm boys and rounding out an evening of musical entertainment.
Tickets are just $5 at the door, and they’ll be going fast, so make sure to get there early. See you
Friday!
What: Dutch Elm Trio: World Debut
When: Friday, June 29, 8pm
Where: Sacramento Comedy Spot, 1716 Broadway
How much: $5
As a counterpoint to the lengthy calendar sections of the local media outlets, we here at the ‘Rag will not inundate you with events and happenings and cultural brouhahas that may not appeal to you. We will, however, tell you what we, the writers of the Sac Rag, plan to do this weekend. Please keep in mind that not only are we independently wealthy, but also attractive and tied in to the local scene tighter than a fat chick’s Wranglers. So, here’s what we’re doing this weekend. We don’t want to tell you what to do, but be aware, if you choose to join us in any of these outings, you will be a better person for it.
Father’s day is coming up this weekend and I’m wondering what the dads, kids and wives out there have in mind. Fortunately it looks like we’re not going to break triple-digits on Sunday,
There’s fancy brunch. The 4-star hotels are always nice and crowded, but maybe you’re lucky and Dad favors a greasy-spoon breakfast anyway. A certain circusy place comes to mind. Or maybe you have been enjoying the juicy cartons of blueberries at CostCo lately and could whip me up … I mean whip Dad up … some blueberry flapjacks.
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