family home in Folsom near Sacra-
mento. He concedes there is consider-
able economic turmoil, but wonderful
weather and recreational opportuni-
ties still abound. “We play golf year-
round, with over 100 courses in the
region,” he says, adding that he could
be skiing at Squaw Valley in two hours
and enjoys hiking, kayaking, and trout
fi shing in the summer. “And,” he says,
“just moments away are over 120
wineries in the Foothill wine coun-
try. Lastly, we like the openness and
friendly attitudes of people here and
have lots of friends. [It] makes paying
our taxes a little less painful.”
California’s offi cial Web site,
www.state.ca.us, has information on
everything from the state motto to
CalVet loans, county fairs, photo con-
Kayaking
tests, legal forms, taxes, employment,
business, and much more. You’ll also
fi nd maps of the state’s geography,
weather, and geology — including
links to real-time seismic readings —
and a large photo gallery. MO
— Marilyn Pribus is a Virginia-based
freelance writer. She and her husband,
Col. Glenn Pribus, USAF-Ret., contribute
the “Visiting a Novel in …” column in
Rapid Fire (see page 25). Her last feature
article for Military Offi cer was “Peak
Living,” March 2009.
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