Sweet Tweet Feat

August 24, 2019

...mentioned in a blog post, I’m taking a break from Twitter for month so no Saturday Tweets today. I’m thinking I will bring a link feature back but without using Twitter for a few reasons: Some people have trouble viewing my Twitter re-posts. If Twitter ever goes out of business or I get “deplatformed” for some reason I’ll lose all the posts that I’ve put up. Twitter has devolved into shouting and makes me want to shout too, so I’m going to reduce...

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Random Covid Thoughts

Mr. Homegrown

March 24, 2020

Thoughtstylings

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...eathtaking. Speaking of a better world, the DSA-LA has a Zoom meeting this Saturday I’m noticing that this “urban homestead” lifestyle thing sure is handy right now. Wish I had some citrus growing but I’m grateful for the eggs and avocados. Lastly, I used a sprayer to paint Kelly’s shed interior yesterday. I didn’t pull up the hood on my painting jumpsuit all the way. When I came into the house and looked in the mirror I had gone prematurely gray....

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Quarantine Meals From Jennie Cook

Mr. Homegrown

April 15, 2020

Food

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...e used to do: cook home meals for pickup and delivery. Her food is delicious and the portions are generous. If you live in the Los Angeles area consider ordering some food from her. It will support Jennie and her employees and you’ll get a break from cooking. On Saturday Jennie sent over a package with an Easter ham dinner. While I’ve enjoyed cooking from scratch for the past four weeks it was nice to have a special meal for a change. Jennie’s del...

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Free Biodynamic Composting Seminar in Los Angeles with Jack McAndrew

Mr. Homegrown

January 6, 2014

Events

...Free Biodynamic Composting Seminar in Los Angeles with Jack McAndrew Date: Saturday, January 18th, rain or shine Time: 10am Duration: 2 to 3 hours but stay as short or as long as you’d like Where: Micheltorena School Garden, 1511 Micheltorena Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026. Garden located at the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Micheltorena Street. Transit Stop nearby, Bike Parking in garden or On-Street Parking for cars. About Jack: Recognized as on...

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Analysis Paralysis

Mr. Homegrown

January 28, 2014

Design, Thoughtstylings

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...ours researching, planning and discussing. I told Mrs. Homegrown that this Saturday I was buying lumber and cutting wood. I quickly drew up plans in SketchUp and started working. The first hexagonal raised bed attempt came out a bit too small so I went back to SketchUp and re-sized the plans. My self imposed deadline worked. Within a few hours I had the beds that I wanted and was very pleased with the results. The analysis paralysis spell was brok...

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