As one who scientifically deduced the precise number of school days I could miss or otherwise tune out and still get the required grades, may I be so bold as to nominate high school student Jennifer Matre for a big fat SacRag Right Awn? This morning Matre was honored by the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors for acheiving a perfect attendance record from kindergarten through high school. Can we agree that that is amazing? Way to go Jennifer!
Category: Misc
Maybe they are frightened of a fur-maniac?
I snapped this shot of the Raley Field crowd standing at attention for free hot dogs the other night, and then realized it would make a good Cooky Kaption Kontest. Who knows what is lurking up there in the press box. Have at it.
(P.S. I want to make an “I’M A JJ FUR MANIAC” shirt, even if FFT and his brother and me are the only ones who might wear it.)
Favorite local slogans
For some reason I never was able to get News10.net’s slogan out of my head: “You don’t surf the com, you surf the net!” And I thought what better topic is there for a lazy Monday than your favorite (good and bad) local slogans? Have at it…
Tied to the Wiki post
The current issue of the News & Review features Sacwiki.org, the newly launched wiki site from the guys who made Daviswiki.org. This should be a swell resource for useful and questionable information about our fair city.
Other than reading Wikipedia, I have never been a big wiki guy myself, so I don’t know the etiquette… is it typical to create a new page about your “thing” or is that a no-no?
Let’s be careful out there, folks
Yesterday afternoon, I went out for a quick run on the horse trails near Granite Bay. A few miles into it, I came across a rattlesnake sunning himself on the trail. Most people think this would be one of the chief hazards of venturing out into nature — not so. Continue reading “Let’s be careful out there, folks”
4/29 truth.com
I’m enjoying reading 4/29truth.com, a brand new blog dedicated to … Sunday’s explosion and collapse of the freeway overpass in Emeryville. Start with the first post. (Via BoingBoing)
the highway didn’t finish collapsing until a full 17 minutes after the fire started. What exactly happened during those 17 minutes?
You can call me Betty (Giraffe)
Give… us… nametags…
Checking out the Zoo yesterday with my mom and my daughters I realized something about zoos that for some reason I’ve never thought of before: they never show the public the animals’ names. I’m positive that the zookeepers know each animal’s name, and granted it would be difficult to explain which zebra is which, but wouldn’t it introduce an extra element of fun to the proceedings? “Ooh that one must be Sally, because that stripe below her ear has a little crook to it”…
Is this something you see at other zoos? The new penguin exhibit does show the names for each bird, and it is extremely difficult to tell them apart. But it is fun and the names are cute. I’m telling you, this could be a hit.
Cooky Kaption Kontest: NBA edition
RonTopofIt alerted me to this screen grab of a CBS 13 video accompanying a story about lovable loser Ron Artest, and I can’t believe I didn’t get this contest entry kicked off immediately. Ladies and gentlemen, Ron Artest:
CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES: Come on.
Please join me in wishing Runnergirl a happy birthday. It’s a fantastic day to celebrate even if you’re not married to her.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
“You’re showing your Sacramento”
Once I heard this phrase tonight, I couldn’t wait to get home and write about it. It was stated by the promotions person at Marilyn’s downtown when someone who was involved in our conversation griped about having to park (gasp!) two blocks away. He said, “You’re showing your Sacramento.”
I laughed, knowing exactly what he meant. It was akin to the first time I read the tagline, “If you live here, you’ll know” at the top of the sacrag homepage.
In what ways do you or your loved ones show your Sacramento?
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