December 31, 2012
by Felicia
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I think 2012 will be The Year of Contrasts. Spent the holiday with family out in the desert. The green you see above is just one patch from one of many golf courses that dot the stark landscape around Palm … Continue reading
November 3, 2012
by Felicia
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NOTE: This is what happens when I can’t sleep — food history research! Sleep deprivation or no, it can be a fun journey, leading down many different, very colorful trails. California ag history is especially rich and well-documented. Should you … Continue reading
October 6, 2012
by Felicia
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Why, hello. It has been a while since I’ve (we’ve) been able to spend more than just comment approval time on Urban Schmurban. So, indulge me for a moment and allow me to summarize the hurricane that has been 2012. … Continue reading
December 29, 2011
by Felicia
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Steve got me a room thermometer for the barn for Christmas. While some may rank this up there with giving the wife a blender for their first anniversary (ooo Vitamix), for me it was a smart and sound pick. Awesome … Continue reading
December 21, 2011
by Felicia
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The longest night deserves the longest light. Northern Exposure still holds my imagination in a cozy embrace, even over a decade after the last show aired. This episode, and especially the ending, seem appropo this solstice. It’s a long night, … Continue reading
December 14, 2011
by ana
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As the temperature plummets and we all gather beneath our Snuggies (don’t judge), I can’t help but think of all the great books I’ve heard about this year. Yes, the books I wish I had made time to read. Some … Continue reading
December 7, 2011
by Felicia
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On the evening of Wednesday, November 30th, large portions of Northeast L.A. and the San Gabriel Valley were hit by an extremely powerful Santa Ana windstorm. Old growth trees, some that were planted when Los Angeles was just a small … Continue reading
December 2, 2011
by Felicia
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The raging Santa Ana wind storm that destroyed my gardens, mangled my patio gazebo, and terrified my pets into our bed on Wednesday night also left us without electricity for the past 30+ hours. Earthquake prep is a fact o’ vida … Continue reading