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February 6, 2012

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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Posted by Anais Dervaes | February 3, 2012

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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Posted by Anais Dervaes | January 20, 2012

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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Posted by Anais Dervaes | January 13, 2012

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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RECYCLING FUNDRAISER


Posted by Anais Dervaes | January 10, 2012

We need you to pitch in and help our ever expanding outreach GROW this year.

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I RESOLVE?


Posted by Anais Dervaes | December 30, 2011

What about you, readers? What WORD would you choose for 2012 to help you to better yourself and the world around you.

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WINTER’S GREETING


Posted by Anais Dervaes | December 23, 2011

“Reflect upon your blessings, of which every man has plenty, not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some”
― Charles Dickens

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VISITING ON NEW YEARS?


Posted by Anais Dervaes | December 14, 2011

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.

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DAILY DEVOTIONAL: PRAISE & THANKSGIVING


Posted by Anais Dervaes | December 1, 2011

“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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THEY’RE HERE!


Posted by Anais Dervaes | October 26, 2011

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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