There's been a lot of talk, news coverage, and all kinds of noise these last few days - not from a political campaign - but from some invisible game/creature or something.
Pokemon Go is apparently a new game, enhanced by Nintendo - the internet - smart phones - GPS - and thousands of people who want to chase a "thing" that doesn't actually exist. At least I don't think it exists.
While walking down a sidewalk in Old Sacramento Thursday night there was an eery ambiance.
Dozens, yes dozens, of young people were staring aimlessly at their smart phone screens - wandering off in groups and as individuals - all in search of something.
It was fascinating.
A young man and woman pushing a baby carriage (with baby inside) each had one hand on the carriage and one hand on their individual devices. Off looking for the wizard - or somebody.
There was a group of 4 who were circling the block in search of this thing.
These people weren't out to shoot anybody (I don't think) - they were just in search of some imaginary thing that apparently lives in the clouds and on GPS but doesn't require food or drink or air or ...
It was strange - but it was at the same time - neat.
Not quite as neat as the 1957 Clue game that I came across with the original candlestick, pipe wrench, and other murder weapons.
No where in sight was Colonel Mustard.
I'll bet he was in the library waiting for Pokemon Go!
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