A $1,000 grand prize goes to the winner of a poetry contest sponsored by Christian Fine Arts Society.
Everyone is welcome to enter the contest and compete for one of the 25 prizes totaling $5,000.
To enter, send one poem of 21 lines or less to Free Poetry Contest, 7308 Heritage Dr., Mt. Vernon, IN 47620. Your poem may be written on any subject, using any style.
The deadline is Oct. 25. You may also enter online at www.freecontest.com. A winner’s list will be sent to all entrants.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Plant Sale in Sac
Over 200 varieties of new, rare and hard-to-find perennials will be for sale on Oct. 2 and Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Midtown Sacramento. The sale will benefit the Sunburst Projects, which helps children living with HIV/AIDS. The public is encouraged to come out and support this organization by purchasing a plant at the sale, which will be held in the converted parking on 18th and J Streets, behind The Gifted Gardener. If you have any questions about the sale, or would like to donate, call Bob Hamm at (916) 943-6183 or e-mail gardennotes@sbcglobal.net
Swish and Sip
Nugget Market in Elk Grove will host a wine tasting of 3 Girls wine on Friday, Oct. 2. Tasting starts at 5 p.m. and lasts 'til 7 p.m. Guests meet in the cafe. $3 per tasting.
Nugget Market is located at 7101 Elk Grove Blvd.
Nugget Market is located at 7101 Elk Grove Blvd.
Crocker Family History
Treasures, Curiosities and Secrets: The Crocker and the Gilded Age will pay tribute to the Crocker family and the legendary museum they left to Sacramentans. The family’s jewels, gowns, china, furniture and personal letters will be on display so that visitors can learn the stories that made the Crocker’s front page news.
The exhibit opens Nov. 6 and runs through May 9, 2010.
The exhibit opens Nov. 6 and runs through May 9, 2010.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Sacramento Fashion Week
Love the lace. Fierce pose.
Large necklaces with lots of baubles are trendy right now. They sometimes look gaudy on display, but add playfulness to a work ensemble.
Me likey! Very Sexy and The City.
Grecian goddess Halloween costume. Good Christian Louboutin knock-offs.
Hip Sacramento club wear.
Business woman by day, Zorro by night. Not a fan of long leather skirts.I covered a night of fashion shows in Sacramento on Sept. 17. Click here to read.
Lessons on Longevity From 100 y.o. Monette Eagan
Monette Eagan is as sharp as ever. The 100 y.o. loves life, as she put it. Which I think is the secret to her longevity.
She was very calm, pleasant and thoughtful throughout our entire interview. I doubt she’s quick to anger- another trait many centenarians possess.
She told me stories about events that transpired almost a century ago- the cake contest she entered and won when she was 12 years old. The judges didn't believe she made the angel food cake herself, and she had to prove it by having her parents vouch for her.
She remembers a joy ride with her family in a Ford car that her father rented before every family had a car. They had a horse named "Old Blind Sally," which was their mode of transportation.
During my time so far at the Citizen I’ve interviewed and met several 100-year-old women. It’s always women who live that long. They all say they never smoke and only occasionally drink alcohol, if ever. They always go to church and have a strong faith in God.
None of the woman eat a particular diet, or go to great lengths to make certain they eat all their vegetables. Monette Eagan is a thin woman who enjoys life, her family, friends and an egg or two everyday. She eats small portions, she said.
After these interviews I always think “Note to self: Family, friends and happiness above all, and moderation with food.”
Being calm through life’s difficult times is another factor that I believe helps these woman live longer.
Eagan, and the past women I’ve interviewed, didn’t have perfect lives. They had good lives, but ones with hardships too.
Eagan’s son died when he was four years old. She later had a daughter, but at the time he was her only child. Eagan understandably said that was the most difficult time in her life. It takes an imperturbable person to get through a tragedy like that, and come out exceptionally optimistic about life.
Meeting Eagan for two hours one day was enough to convince me that being calm- a difficult trait for a reporter to master- is essential for longevity.
At 100 y.o., Eagan's mind is as sharp as a tack and filled with memories of her past.
Monette Eagan is an inspiration to me because of her immense passion for life. She knows what’s important in life- friends, family and fried eggs.
Read the article about Monette in the Citizen.
She was very calm, pleasant and thoughtful throughout our entire interview. I doubt she’s quick to anger- another trait many centenarians possess.
She told me stories about events that transpired almost a century ago- the cake contest she entered and won when she was 12 years old. The judges didn't believe she made the angel food cake herself, and she had to prove it by having her parents vouch for her.
She remembers a joy ride with her family in a Ford car that her father rented before every family had a car. They had a horse named "Old Blind Sally," which was their mode of transportation.
During my time so far at the Citizen I’ve interviewed and met several 100-year-old women. It’s always women who live that long. They all say they never smoke and only occasionally drink alcohol, if ever. They always go to church and have a strong faith in God.
None of the woman eat a particular diet, or go to great lengths to make certain they eat all their vegetables. Monette Eagan is a thin woman who enjoys life, her family, friends and an egg or two everyday. She eats small portions, she said.
After these interviews I always think “Note to self: Family, friends and happiness above all, and moderation with food.”
Being calm through life’s difficult times is another factor that I believe helps these woman live longer.
Eagan, and the past women I’ve interviewed, didn’t have perfect lives. They had good lives, but ones with hardships too.
Eagan’s son died when he was four years old. She later had a daughter, but at the time he was her only child. Eagan understandably said that was the most difficult time in her life. It takes an imperturbable person to get through a tragedy like that, and come out exceptionally optimistic about life.
Meeting Eagan for two hours one day was enough to convince me that being calm- a difficult trait for a reporter to master- is essential for longevity.
At 100 y.o., Eagan's mind is as sharp as a tack and filled with memories of her past.
Monette Eagan is an inspiration to me because of her immense passion for life. She knows what’s important in life- friends, family and fried eggs.
Read the article about Monette in the Citizen.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Those fangs! Those claws!
When someone imagines, or more likely has a nightmare, about being attacked by a tiger, one may picture the fierce claws or dagger-like fangs. And, yes, those are large and intimidating in real life. But until I saw and pet a sleeping tiger, I never imagined that the weight alone- 325 pounds- would be a force to reckon with should the tiger awake.
A tiger underwent a spay surgery for general health purposes at the Franklin Ranch Pet Hospital and Hotel in Elk Grove on Sunday, Sept. 13 in the early morning hours. The tiger arrived in a crate, awake and seemingly calm, from the animal rescue organization PAWS. This tiger was accustomed to being around people. The tiger, named Claire, was rescued at four months old from an illegal tiger breeding farm in New Hampshire.
I spoke to PAWS via phone who said tiger parts can fetch a high price on the black market. Some people want to own tigers, or keep their parts for souvenirs. Others, particularly in Asia, believe that tigers help with virility.
Breeding tigers in captivity is a big problem in the United States, they said.
A tiger underwent a spay surgery for general health purposes at the Franklin Ranch Pet Hospital and Hotel in Elk Grove on Sunday, Sept. 13 in the early morning hours. The tiger arrived in a crate, awake and seemingly calm, from the animal rescue organization PAWS. This tiger was accustomed to being around people. The tiger, named Claire, was rescued at four months old from an illegal tiger breeding farm in New Hampshire.
I spoke to PAWS via phone who said tiger parts can fetch a high price on the black market. Some people want to own tigers, or keep their parts for souvenirs. Others, particularly in Asia, believe that tigers help with virility.
Breeding tigers in captivity is a big problem in the United States, they said.
“There are more tigers in the United States in captivity than there are in the wild,” a spokesperson said.
To read the entire story and see photos, visit the Elk Grove Citizen Online.
To read the entire story and see photos, visit the Elk Grove Citizen Online.
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