02-22-2006This building sits across the river from Old Sacramento. People often refer to it as the "pyramid" building - it is not a pyramid because a pyramid has a pointed top. This design is called a ziggurat building. If you look up "ziggurat" in the dictionary, the definition reads, "originally intended to be a pyramid, … Continue reading Built like an Egyptian
Category: Commentary on City Life
I don’t think so…
02-21-2006This is your classic oxymoron: "Sanitary Sewer". I can't imagine anything under this manhole cover that is sanitary. Especially if it's sewer-related.And I realize that it is no longer proper to call it a "manhole cover". It is now called an "underground access barrier". Apparently women have earned the prestige of being able to crawl … Continue reading I don’t think so…
What’s on tap for today?
02-19-2006My son just moved into a new place in the city - one of his roommates is a brewmaster at a brewpub in the Marin County area. Naturally, two of the three refrigerators in this place are dedicated to beer. This refrigerator has four taps built in - great for sampling. I would call this … Continue reading What’s on tap for today?
Building Reflections
02-20-2006One building's image is reflected in another building's windows. The couple is apparently also taking a photo of the same building, using a cellphone camera. I'm guessing the cellphone image will look a little better than the reflection, but not that much better.◄ ♦ ►
Posers
02-18-2006This place doesn't have a big storefront window for its mannequins, so they just stand around outside the store. Sometimes the mannequins are standing close to the bus stop sign - I wonder how many times a bus driver is fooled into thinking these are real passengers. Whenever I wait for a bus here, I … Continue reading Posers
Bobbitt B. C.
02-17-2006According to the story, while Samson slept, Delilah cut off his long hair. I thought that was pretty harsh until the John Bobbitt story cut loose a few years ago.I took this photo a few years ago in the Louvre Museum in Paris. I nicknamed it "Bobbitt B.C." because it looks like someone who woke … Continue reading Bobbitt B. C.
Calif Vietnam Veterans Memorial
02-16-2006The Vietnam War claimed the lives of over 5,800 Californians. The names of the missing and dead are engraved on panels surrounding the memorial in Capitol Park in Sacramento. Several bronze sculptures and plaques depict scenes from the war.Gunnery Sgt. Ken Nelson volunteers to watch the memorial - he ensures that people treat it with … Continue reading Calif Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Rancho Seco from Above
02-15-2006The Rancho Seco Nuclear Power Plant was shut down in 1989 after a voter referendum. Many local citizens were concerned about the safety, environment and operating costs related to the power plant. Since then, it has been undergoing a decommissioning process, meaning they have to decontaminate every piece of it before moving it off site. … Continue reading Rancho Seco from Above
Table for Two
02-14-2006This guy went all out for Valentine's Day - he set up a table for two in the park, complete with decorations, non-alcoholic drinks, and lunch. She was a little embarrassed.I give him an "E" for enthusiasm and a "C" for creativity.◄ ♦ ►
I ♥ Chocolate
02-14-2006Valentine's Day is just a couple of days away. You can't miss all the store decorations, jewelry commercials on tv/radio, and of course, the chocolate possibilities.It's kind of ironic that so many of the chocolate gifts are shaped like hearts. I read the label on one of these boxes - an entire box contains about … Continue reading I ♥ Chocolate
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