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Sunday, May 19, 2013
Candace Taylor
Age52 years old GenderFemale OccupationOwner-Broker, Trailblazer Realty/Artist NeighborhoodRio Linda |
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About MeLifelong Sacramentan, CSUS graduate-BA Organizational Communications, freelance writer, mixed-media artist (see frog), real estate broker, advocate for seniors and homeless animals, non-profit volunteer and prior fundraiser, horse ranch owner, JRT owner, often cynical, voracious reader and Sci-Fi lover. Critical of local politics and politicians, land developers and "business opportunity scam artists" who abound in this region. Spent my childhood riding a pony up and down the Del Paso Park trails (trying to avoid the weirdos in the bushes!), hosting huge parties in high school (when my parent's went out of town), and basically being a wild child/special events coordinator. Sadly, grew up and attended college--worked my way through school, married Ron, bought a small ranchette. Overall, still optimistic about life. |
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Most Recent Articles
Short Sale Nightmare
Orangevale, CA--Today, as my truck swung into the horseshoe driveway, Megan immediately saw the Notice of Trustee's Sale tacked to her front door, the locks had been changed, and a Realtor's lockbox was affixed to the entrance of the large family home with a pool and acreage. Her house had been sold at auction. This was the end of my friend's dream. And as her Realtor, I was a reluctant witness to the final chapter. Megan had tried to work out a "short sale" with the bank--selling the house for less than was owed. Within two weeks of listing the house, she even received two offers, one for cash. But, in the end, the bank decided to send the house to auction on October 26, 2009. On the st
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Dad's Notepad
Sacramento, CA--This month marks the fourth year of my father’s death. Dad was so caught up in the day-to-day particulars of his suburban North Sac life and as a caregiver to my Mother, I think at times he actually forgot to enjoy it. The day after he passed, I was searching his home office, drowning in grief and looking for something (anything) to comfort me. I spied Dad’s small spiral bound note pad with his pen resting at a jaunty angle on top of the page. There was a long "To Do" list scribbled in ink—bills to pay, errands to run, and fix-it projects around the house. Just five days prior, he had renewed his October subscription to National Geographic and his AARP membership. A
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Conversation about: City Council likes idea of Capitol Mall makeover
As Mammy said (from the book and movie "Gone with the Wind"), "You can dress a mule in horse harness, but it's still a mule!" Why are we spending time and money on this stupid project?
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Conversation about: Around&About | Del Paso Blvd
Great photos of a tiny slice of "redevelopment"...but, uh oh, you missed the "other" half of Del Paso Heights--around Marysville Blvd. and Grand Ave: The druggies walking their pit bulls up and down the street, the lovely Ho's hanging in front of the local grocery store, the jacked up cars with gang boys driving around town, the junky, funky houses & apartment buildings with a bazillion cars parked out in front, the "guys on 10-speeds" casing homes and businesses, and the boarded-up store fronts. Until the ingrained culture of drugs, poverty, gangs and violence are seriously addressed and erradicated, Del Paso Heights will continue to earn a poor reputation in this town!
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Conversation about: Horse-friendly alleys discussed
The major issue is that as prey animals, horses will spook, bolt, buck, get scared of things they don't understand and take "flight"--sometimes. As a lifelong horse owner (6 right now) I know first-hand that no horse on earth is "bomb proof" and getting dumped on concrete really hurts! But, if riding a 1,200 pd. animal around town really helps our officers, then I applaud the continued use of equines in law enforcement. Oh, and remember to always wear your helmets, vests, boots and gloves while riding.
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Conversation about: Dogs Gone Wild
I used to work for the Sacramento SPCA and I can attest to the fact that ANY dog breed can be dangerous. It all depends on how the dog was raised, trained, socialized (or lack of) by their human gaurdians. Sadly, many people aquire a dog without properly researching the breed or how to train it. And for some reason, Pit Bulls represent a "bully breed" that many unsavory people like to own (and also surrender to the shelter). Pet owners are responsible (and liable) for keeping their animals from roaming free and attacking! Those dogs lost their lives due to their human idiot owners who did not property contain, socialize or take responsibility for their dogs.
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Conversation about: Mayor may start new environmental effort
Time to slip into your grungy Birkenstocks and peddle your urban mountain bikes to get some local, organic wheat juice while the city goes to hell in a handbasket. Aaaaah, so refreshing (and GREEN too). That's what Sacramento gets for voting in a dumb jock.