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When I recently went to the Sacramento California Cemetery, I noticed so many headstones that simply read “Mother” and “Father” on them. Some had additional details, some didn’t. The sheer amount of variety also intrigued me. It was fascinating how important… Continue Reading →
I find headstones fascinating, and on my trip to Sacramento California, we walked around the Sacramento Cemetery. There were some pretty interesting memorials, including a mausoleum to one of the founders of the railroad (Mark Hopkins) that was massive, and… Continue Reading →
One of my fondest memories of my father was a train set he had in the attic. (Our attic was livable space). He had an 5′ x 25′ foot train track set up and we would run the trains for… Continue Reading →
I recently had the opportunity to visit Sutter Mill in California where the California Gold Rush started in 1849. There are a few original buildings, lots of interesting displays and a visitors center as well. It’s off the beaten path,… Continue Reading →
During our visit to California, we were able to take a tour of the Santa Anita Racetrack, where Seabiscuit and other notable horses raced in the 1930’s. It was fun to see the races, having never attended one before. California… Continue Reading →