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SURPRISE VISIT(6)
On Friday, we received a call from a legislative assistant and were surprised to find out that a California State Senator had requested to stop by over the weekend for a quick visit. The assistant remarked that the Senator had heard so many good things about us–and he wasn’t even from our area!
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Unfortunately, this glorious “Red sky in morning” didn’t have we gardeners taking “warning” that day. Sad to say, no foul weather that day which would have been a welcome relief in our dry state.
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Here’s my second installment of my “End Quote” featuring a favorite quote, poem, saying, story or something I found interesting or inspirational. Of course , this musing MUST be accompanied by a few favorite photos of the week!
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this week, a stunning picture of the moon which Jordanne captured one morning just above the hen house and a quote about “Perseverance”
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I RESOLVE?
What about you, readers? What WORD would you choose for 2012 to help you to better yourself and the world around you.
(30) WINTER’S GREETING
“Reflect upon your blessings, of which every man has plenty, not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some”
― Charles Dickens
VISITING ON NEW YEARS?
Hey Wisconsin & Oregon! Ya’ll coming to Pasadena for the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl?
The Urban Homestead is centrally located, within walking distance (about a mile) from the Rose Bowl & Rose Parade route.
(3) DAILY DEVOTIONAL: PRAISE & THANKSGIVING
“Our society has followed the broad way opposed to God’s plan for man; instead of stewards, we have become abusers of God’s creation. As a consequence, we are alienated from ourselves, from each other and from the Creator; and, today, our very existence is threatened.”
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Looking for something to inspire you (and others) to pioneer a more sustainable path throughout the upcoming new year?
A nice BIG stack of 2012 “Little Homestead in the City” calendars now sit on the dinning room table ready to find good homes.
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