Natamos Natomas

I’m learning all the little towns around Sacramento and how to pronounce their names. For some reason, I had it stuck firmly in my head that the community north of the city was called Natamos. After being laughed at and corrected, I gave myself a mnemonic device to remember the correct order of the vowels: “Natomas Hematomas.” Dress, swap. Scarf (worn as belt), Calypso St Barth for Target. Shoes, thrifted. Bag, Go Jane. Sunglasses, Girl Props. Earrings, No Boundaries. Necklace, Serket Jewelry. Cuff, vintage. Ring, gift. If you know what a “hematoma” is, then you’ve realized it isn’t a flattering rhyme. I have nothing against Natomas. I like...