Author Archives: jjcampo

The Luau

Posted on May 1, 2017 by jjcampo

This winter has been particularly long, dreary, wet and cold in California.  After five years of drought, we needed the rain and snow but hated the gloomy, clammy weather.  To add to the gloom I had to have eye surgery.  … Continue reading →

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Pearl Harbor: December 7, 1941 Plus 75 Years

Posted on January 3, 2017 by jjcampo

“We interrupt this broadcast to bring you this important bulletin from the United Press.  FLASH: Washington: The White House announces Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.” WOR radio in New York made that report at 2:26 pm, interrupting the broadcast of … Continue reading →

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The Air Force Boys of Summer

Posted on August 19, 2016 by jjcampo

We are halfway through summer and therefore rapidly approaching the close to the air show season.  One of the premier draws to these air show events is the appearance of the Air Force aerobatics team: The Thunderbirds.  They thrill crowds … Continue reading →

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Comiccon Sacramento 2016

Posted on July 6, 2016 by jjcampo

Summer is about to begin and right on schedule, Wizard World Sacramento ComicCon arrived at the Convention Center.  From a small beginning Sacramento ComicCon has become a must-see venue for the anime and comic aficionados.  Bigger celebrities are coming to … Continue reading →

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More than a Ferry Terminal

Posted on June 22, 2016 by jjcampo

Since 1875, San Francisco has had a ferry building.  It was a prominent part of the San Francisco waterfront for decades.  Today it is a fine building with eateries, shops and offices.  However, that was not always the case.  After … Continue reading →

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By the Side of the Road

Posted on March 25, 2016 by jjcampo

The time has come to shake off the winter lethargy and get back to work. Welcome to the modern era of Western Civilization.  We are a fast-paced people who are forever rushing hither and yon in our cars, trucks and … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

Posted on December 24, 2015 by jjcampo

Just want to wish everyone a happy holiday season.  I am posting one photo of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a beautiful walled city in Germany and two of Peterborough England.  All engender the holiday spirit.  Hope you enjoy them.  Merry … Continue reading →

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Veterans Day

Posted on November 11, 2015 by jjcampo

November 11 is Veterans Day. For some it is a day off work. For others it is that holiday that moves around instead of being always on Monday. But to some of us, it has a deeper meaning: the meaning … Continue reading →

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A Funny Thing Happened at the Greek Food Festival

Posted on October 22, 2015 by jjcampo

Ah yes! The Labor Day Weekend heralds the official end of summer. In Sacramento it also means that Gold Rush Days will be going on in Old Sacramento and the Greek Food Festival will be going on at the Convention … Continue reading →

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Eben-Emael Plus 40 Years

Posted on September 19, 2015 by jjcampo

This year we celebrated the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. The coverage of this event got me thinking back to when I was stationed in Germany. It was 1980 and I was in the Air Force … Continue reading →

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