Personal lament for leaving

 

It was five years this April that I’ve lived in my Boulevard Park tree house. I was 25 years old when I moved in and it seems many lives ago; so much has happened in those few short years. I had made the move to be closer to the restaurant I was managing at the time. Shortly thereafter, I quit that job. This apartment has seen me through alcoholic boyfriends, bouts of celibacy, hypnotherapy, dark and tantalizing prospects, and many, many nights of e

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gay marriage and the California Supreme Court

Hey there Midtowners, Sactowners, and other Gridsters, It's not everyday that we can take pride in our state's actions; however, The Guru fancies an activist court that measures the humanity of our decisions. I learned early this morning from blogger and radio personality, David Barton, that the California Supreme Court overturned the ban on gay marriage.

How anyone can ban an action over which two consenting adults take boggles the mind! There are a lot of things that people may no

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Hey there Gridsters, May is Bike Month! Are you riding as much as you can and logging the miles on the region's bike month web site? If each of us rides to work even once/month or once/week, we would begin to alter the dynamics.

Anyone living and working in the Central City should bike to work at least once/week.   Imagine the gas savings, the health benefits, and the fun of riding and appreciating our city from a different vi

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recipe for asparagus in white wine sauce

With the hot weather upon us and summer already in full bloom, what sounds better for dinner than asparagus and white wine. Sound posh and expensive? It doesn’t have to be. I’ve got a recipe that will whet your palate no matter what the size of your pocket book. But you’d better hurry, Asparagus season started toward the end of April and only lasts for abo

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Looking for Office Space!!

AMS, Inc. is a real estate investment firm looking to occupy 300-600 square feet of office space. Needs: access to a small conference room; access to a meeting room for 30-50 people is ideal, but not necessary; available parking space. Budget: $400-$550/month. Please call (916) 393-5400.

Rachel Miller's New Show

Nothing in the world can get me to go out on a Second Saturday, nothing except an exceptionally beautiful and talented woman. That woman is Rachel Miller. She is a stunning character around town, often to be found sweaty and bending, and the imagery that flows through her hands to canvas is as fantastical and vibrant as she is. Tonight, however, it was Rachel who was the axis upon which her art show spun; but the best piece in the room wasn’t something she was showing, it was something

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Critique of a Sacramento trade show on Green and sustainable building

When my girlfriend called to bribe me to join her at some trade show and subsequent mixer, I figured it was the least a champagne whore, like myself, could do for a friend. Then she told me it was for the North State Building Industry Association Green Home Expo. I thought, “Wow, what a great opportunity for me to learn about innovative products for the home that are, hopefully, soft on both the planet and our wallets.” As we entered the r

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May 7, 2008 Hi Everyone, This weekend we celebrate our moms with flowers and phone calls, dinner engagements and greeting cards. But you can also celebrate with mom at one of the weekend events we've highlighted below. Break with tradition and do something different this year, but above

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Second Saturday Art Walk Events - May 10th, 2008 Hi Everyone, We hope that all of you were able to make it out for last month's Green Second Saturday Art Walk. We would like to

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SACRAMENTO MOVIE PREMIER PRESENTED BY SAVE OUR SANDHILL CRANES
THURSDAY MAY 29, 2008 RECEPTION AT 5:30 PM, MOVIE AT 6:30 PM
SIERRA II 24TH STREET THEATER (2791 24TH STREET AND CASTRO, SACRAMENTO)
THE UNFORESEEN IS SOMETHING RARE: A DOCUMENTARY AS BEAUTIFUL AS IT IS PROVOCATIVE. John Powers, Vogue Magazine

DIRECTED BY LAURA DUNN
Premiered in 2007 at the Sun

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Learn all about the universe at SVAS's all-day event
Ever wanted to hold a "fallen star", see craters on the moon or find out what's really happening on the surface of the sun? Join the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society as we present our annual celebration of astronomy and science in conjunction with the Orangevale Park and Recreation District. You can watch the sun safely through scopes set up outside, see a planetarium show, a Tesla Coil demonstration, check out meteorites, microscopes and other displays, kids can make their own telescop…

Hey Everybody  Hope you are having a good week so far. Yesterday at Old Soul was fantastic. I played with guitarist Scott Nelson out of Dixon and we both really enjoyed the morning. We had by far the most positive response from the audience that I've received there and we really appreciate all the folks who took the time to come up and tell us how much they enjoyed our playing. Thank you all.  Please don't miss tonight's show at the True Love.An absolute killer of a show this week.&

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May 1, 2008 Hi Everyone, Midtown and the rest of the central city really comes alive in the springtime with all kinds of outdoor events and springtime delights to choose from. The heat of summer will be descending on us soon enough, so get on the bike

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