Ah, September! It used to be met with great anticipation. The Labor Day weekend marked the end of a long, hot summer, meant to be exciting, but quickly grown dull. September meant buying new clothes, reuniting with old friends, and stories to dish. It can again. Along with Back to School Night and Homecoming, September is also High School Reunion time for more than a few classes. When I told people I was going to attend my 20th high school reunion (Foothill High, Class of ’82, FYI) the most common response was “Why?!” The number of exclamation points attached varied from person to person, some using cartoonish elongation of the syllable and hand gestures to punctuate their disgust and d

Yes YOU!  We're planning a Camp Sacramento Staff Reunion October 15, 2011 and want anyone and everyone who worked at Camp Sacramento between 1941 and 2011 to come.  As one who worked there in 1976 and 1977 it would be really cool to see everyone again. Remember . . . Uncle Phil's Squeegie Hunt?  The infamous "BELL" rung three times a day?  Wine Tasting and lots of pre-testing prior to that on the Dining Hall patio?  Fun skits on stage in the Lodge every week?  Beer runs to the Stateline?  Echo Lake boat rides with the crew partying before the guests arrived?  Countless hours of dancing at Strawberry Lodge every Saturday night?  Men's crew quarters (well - enough said).  We all have stori

In the ‘80s, they were called “kings of the local scene,” but Saturday night, five bands with Sacramento roots, performed a dedication show at Harlow’s for family, friends and fans who have been loyal listeners for some 20 years.  Harlow’s hosted “Lord Beaverbrooks and the Fat Fonzies,” a lively reunion concert that included bands such as The Features, Numonix, Tattooed Love Dogs, The Antics and Rhythm School. These five bands were a part of the music scene at Lord Beaverbrooks, a happening music venue in Sacramento in the ‘80’s, that was able to showcase punk rock, alternative rock and new wave music. That location on 2384 Fair Oaks Blvd has since become Zinfandel Grille. Loyal followe

  I'm officially pumped for the UFL. To be exact, I'm pumped for your Sacramento Mountain Lions.    The Mountain Lions introduced their most recent signee, Daunte Culpepper, at a press conference at the Hilton Hotel Wednesday morning.    They also unveiled the team's new logo, a ferocious-looking saber-toothed fellow forming a sleek and dynamic "S". The logo is solid, and will look good on UFL-licensed merchandise. The Mountain Lions will have sweet hats.   Of course, it doesn't matter how cool the logo is. If the team and the league aren't a success, the merchandise won't sell.   On that front, both the team and the league took a major step in the right direction by bringing in th