SEPTEMBER 2008 Ever since cars became available to the masses, there have been those who wanted to distinguish their cars from the crowd. Some wanted to emulate their racing heroes and their favorite racecars-- thus the hot rod was born . Down on the Corner In August my thoughts turn to ice cold beer…. But honestly, my thoughts are always on ice cold beer. What better place to get your fix than the local corner store? September Things to do
AUGUST 2008 Before the days of air conditioning, Sacramentans used any available means to beat the heat. Homes were designed with broad porches and plenty of windows for ventilation, but the easiest way to keep cool was to find the nearest body of water and jump in. On a recent Saturday evening while walking home from a club I discovered a kitten in the street and brought it home. Despite wanting to keep my new friend I knew my old canine companion would have none of it and so I adopted her out. We here at Midtown Monthly feel passionately about a lot of things but two things of particular importance to us are healthy sustainable agriculture and bike awareness. APRIL 2008 At work, Terra Lopez has a view down J Street. She sees an ordinary building, but its logo captivates her: a bear paw circumscribed by the words “Sacramento Native American Health Center.” Last fall she discovered the true meaning of holistic healing in the building with the Native American imagery.
Critical Mass Transit It was the summer of 2006. Egg-shaped bicycle pods appeared on the streets of Downtown Sacramento. No one seemed to know what the pods were or why they were there. Eventually, we discovered they were not aliens from another galaxy sent to steal our Apple-Brown Betty recipes, but part of the fast-growing, environment-friendly trend of bike taxis.
Fremont Community Gardens Downtown life in Sacramento is a polyglot of experiences, places, and objects. At one end of the linear scale, a delightful range of energy, beauty, exuberance; at the other, a miasma of squalor and decay. Walking the meter maid beat with officer J-Lowe If there’s one lesson from hanging out with six-year veteran parking enforcement officer Judith Lowe on her downtown beat, it’s this: Be cool and you just might get out of your ticket. more ... Home is where the smart is According to the National Home Education Research Institute, an estimated 1.9 to 2.4 million American children were home educated during 2005-2006. Chances are, especially if you are a parent, you know at least one family that is homeschooling. more ... ‘Skull’ County getaway On a recent Saturday we loaded up the dog and some camping supplies and headed for Calaveras County. Less than two hours away from Sacramento, this leg of the gold country offers a seemingly never-ending series of small Gold Rush-era towns, hiking spots, swimming holes, and State Parks. more ... Sm, Md, Lg: Education Want to spend some quality time with your children but are hesitant to venture into a noisy arcade or pizza joint? The Sacramento area offers plenty of kid-friendly activities that adults can enjoy, too! more ... Sacramento students have choices By the time Andy Leggett was entering the 7th grade, he had been bullied and beaten so often that when anyone spoke to him he would cower beneath his stringy, unkempt hair and stare at the floor. more ... University Falls What are the three main things that every Sacramentan can relate to during the summer months? Let’s see: (1) the oppressive heat; (2) really bad air quality from the oppressive heat; and (3) scores of people, irritated from and trying to escape the oppressive heat. more ... Perchance to dream In dreams, things can change before your eyes. The mind of a sleeping person turns known locations, unspoken desires and imagination into a fungible terrain. more ... Be a doctor? Be a lawyer? Be both. You could call her a woman of the people. You could call her a Renaissance woman. You can call her a lawyer. Or a doctor. Or Both. Susan Garcia-Swain, MD earned her medical doctorate in 1978 and a law degree in 1994. more ... Sm, Md, Lg: Summer funAt a loss what to do this summer? Look no farther than your own back yard—or several miles at the most. Whether you choose swimming, movies, live theatre, or music, the Sacramento area has it all. more ... |
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