Today, everything is dwarfed by Folsom Dam completed in 1958 and made the original 1895 Folsom dam, canal and powerhouse obsolete.
Kevin Knauss
Posts by Kevin Knauss not related to health insurance or other categories, usually editorials, travel essays, food, pictures and maps.
My days as a salesman are over
My “fire in the belly”, as sales professionals call it, has been extinguished. I’ll stick to what makes the passion bubble inside of me which is helping and educating people.
Why I blog, It’s not to piss you off
The significant downside to opinion blogging is that you alienate people. While I am never intentionally mean, I am sure I have lost more business than I have gained by my blog posts.
No Hate, NOH8, campaign comes to Sacramento
The folks that are willing to dress in white, duct tape the mouth and bear the tattoo are only the tip of the iceberg for truth and justice. There are many who can not stand in the photographers flash for fear of reprisal. At this family reunion, we stand in their place and earnestly proclaim, let there be NOH8.
Put women where they belong, back on coins
By 1948 all the most popular coins American’s used in daily commerce had changed to dead white guys. America went from holding an “ideal” in high esteem to hero worship of dead leaders.
Malakoff Diggins historical erosion and devastation of Sacramento Valley
130 years after the water cannons were silenced, significant scarring remains. Willows trees and brush, phreatophytes, are growing thick (I got lost in them) and trying to reclaim the pit. We are still left with a 7,000 foot drain tunnel and the lingering effects on the Sacramento Valley from the elevated river bottom that all of the hydraulic mining drained into.
Hey son, you can ask me anything
Just remember I’m not your friend, I’m more than that, I’m your dad. This dad is an open book. If there is anything I can share with you so you can avoid some of the crushing personal failures that I have had…all you need to do is ask.
Granite Bay Farmers Market a Sunday Best
The Granite Bay farmer’s market will never be one of the “must see” destinations that gets written up in Sunset magazine. For the locals it has become an important part the Sunday routine while we are out and about traveling down Douglas Blvd.
Another evening with Antsy McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours
Over the years I have seen the show decrease the number of songs they play with longer versions of audience favorites. I am fine with this because it allows the musicians a chance to stretch out their musical talents.
Mid Century Modern Garden and Arts Building in Sacramento
It must have been quite visually stunning when it was built incorporating lots of windows, dramatic roof line, fireplace and paneled wall.The Garden and Arts Center is a real treat for anyone who enjoys mid century modern architecture and should be seen if you are traveling through Sacramento.
