My August visit to Sacramento

This isn't the best photo, but it gives a little glimpse of the perfect Saturday night I spent with my friends and their families. This was our view during dinner outside. A great space, great company and great food! I couldn't have asked for another thing! But I also got to watch the boys light fireworks on this perfectly calm and beautiful night in California. I think everyone had a good night, even the boys. It was a wonderful memory I will have forever...

Good morning! I wanted to share a few more pics from my visit to California. I was in Sacramento for a conference, and extended my time for a few days to have a long overdue visit with old friends. It was the most relaxing time I have spent in a very long time.

The words above I photographed at my friend Lisa & Terry's home. I really like it, it's something to strive for.

Lisa, Gavin and Wesley took me to See's candy store. It was a total treat in every way. I have never been to a candy store like it before. Their chocolate was the best! Thanks Lisa!

Julie also took me to a great candy store with fantastic chocolate in Old Folsom. I was living the life...
We also went to Joe's Crab Shack in Old Sacto. The food was great!

I thought this sign at Joe's was cute.

I thought this doll could make a nice addition to my doll collection. Naaaaahhh, just kidding. ;)

The capitol building and park were across the street from my hotel.

This photo and the one above, I took from a bridge overlooking the entrance to "Old Sacramento" coming from the mall/downtown area. And speaking of the mall, it seemed almost desolate. Hate to say it, but in the streets leading up to this area, I saw more homeless, street people and panhandlers and "crazies" than I have seen in any given week in Philadelphia. I was shocked, saddened, and amazed.
This shot was taken in the mall. Do you see any people? I didn't. OK, maybe one. It was the middle of a saturday afternoon. Talk about feeling the recession?...

This was at the entrance to the mall, and inside, it was pretty empty, too.