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The Real Estate Brief A Note from Rosemary: Rosemary Joles Mortgage Memo: Carolyn Plummer Home: Lisa Vasey San Diego Adventure: Rosemary Joles Travel San Diego: Barbara Allen Voyage the Globe: Beth Taylor Balboa Park Photo: sdrvresort.com Bravo and Mia Bites: Todd Joles Books or Blogs: Todd Joles Podsibilities: Todd Joles Technaholics: Todd Joles Ingenious: Rosemary Joles Nitty Gritty: Susanne Romo Copyright © 2014 From The Front Porch Journal
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Rosemary Joles Realtor, Cal BRE # 01095314 619·405·7673 Homes@LivinInSD.com www.LivinInSD.com 8277 La Mesa Boulevard La Mesa, CA 91942
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4 the real estate brief a note from rosemary carolyn’s mortgage memo 5 home why a stager/redesigner 6/7 lifestyle experience sd theatre san diego adventure travel san diego 8 family corner voyage the globe out of the mouths front porch wisdom 9 et cetera where’s rosemary delish -autumn in a bowl 10 balboa park 12 minutia useless knowledge bravo and mia bites rosebud’s garden -callistemon rigidus 13 upcycle trash to treasure -fan blades 14 bits and pieces ponderings podsibilities technaholics ingenious 15 sd outdoors sd sports park exploration -japanese friendship gardens sd word find -famous san diegans take 2 16 nitty gritty 10 ways to save water and money 17 sd concerts front porch pickin’ 18 domiciles from east county to coast
the real estate brief a note from rosemary T
oday I walked into the resource room of my office and found a fellow agent making a gift, on the center island. A closing present for a client who’s home had just closed. The home had been in the family for 60+ years with 3 generations having enjoyed it’s shelter. Memories were made, children were raised and they had moved on with their own lives. Now was the time to sell, even though the course would not be easy. It would be an emotional journey, one of letting go and moving on. All the struggles, joys and sorrows of a family had been experienced. It was time for another family to establish their passage in this home. Although the mom of this family understood she needed to sell, she was heartbroken that she would be leaving her daughter, Vicki’s, foot print that was imprinted into a sidewalk. The recollection of the day and generating the impression of her daughters tiny foot print would always be with her, unfortunately the wee imprint would be left with the home upon completion of the sale. You see, this cherished daughter, Vicki, had lost a battle to breast cancer at the tender age of 30. What I caught fellow agent, Steve, doing was framing a photograph of the sidewalk remembrance. As he relayed the above story to me I was overcome with emotion for the pain that this family had gone through and overwhelmed with pride for the thoughtfulness and care this fellow agent had for his client. I am humbled to be part of an industry that helps families through exciting times such as a buyers first home purchase or through difficult times such as a beloved’s death. We see people at their best and their worst. Our career path has us wearing a myriad of hats including being market analyst’s, negotiators, marketers and yes, sometimes even therapists. Real estate agents don’t always get the finest press, but I’m here to tell you that there are some fine individuals here in San Diego who truly care about the people they work for, our clients mean a lot to us. I for one never forget them, their stories or the homes that they resided in.
carolyn’s mortgage memo what do college students and elderly citizens have in common?
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id you know you can purchase a home for a family member such as a child or elderly parents and it be treated as your primary residence? Even though you won't actually be living there, for tax and mortgage purposes, it will be considered owner occupied. By doing so, you can take advantage of lower interest rates and take care of a family member. Another benefit is The Family Opportunity Mortgage carries no distance requirements of a second home. You can buy your parents or a disabled adult child a home as close as you would like to your own home and it will still qualify as owner occupied.
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Here are some of the program highlights: *Purchasing a home for your elderly parents: your parents must be unable to work or not have sufficient income to qualify for a mortgage on their own. $417,000 is the max loan limit. Only Single Family Residence properties allowed. *Purchasing a home for a disabled adult child: the disabled adult child must be unable to work or not have sufficient income to qualify for a mortgage on their own. $417,000 is the max loan limit. Only Single Family Residence properties allowed. *Assisting a college student child: Your child must be enrolled in college and the property MUST be a reasonable distance from the parent's home and close to campus. Your child must live in the property for a minimum of one year. The property cannot be rented. The property may be sold upon graduation. $417,000 is the max loan limit. Only Single Family Residence properties allowed. This program is a good alternative to purchasing a second home for a family member. It allows you to purchase a home for an elderly parent, child or disabled adult child as if you were purchasing a primary residence. Thus, providing significant savings to a family that is already stressed with their family's housing needs. Contact me today to learn more about this financing option for your family. Carolyn lives in Rancho San Diego with her husband, teenage daughter and 2 dogs. She has lived in East County for the past 22 years and loves the sunshine and sense of community. Carolyn can be contacted at cplummer@amerifirst.us or at 619.813.8934. Equal Housing Lender. I am a licensed mortgage originator, NMLS# 256447, and am licensed to originate mortgage loans in the State of California.
Until next time– Make beautiful memories with those you love and blessings from our wee humble cottage home to yours.
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why work with a stager/redesigner?
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hen I tell people that I’m a stager and redesigner, I often hear “what’s that?” I forget that not everyone addicted to HGTV like me, and I might need to explain how working with a stager and redesigner can help save time, money, and stress. Let’s start with staging – home staging is NOT interior design as much as it is marketing. It’s focused on making a house appealing to the target buyer demographic so that buyers are attracted to the property and can imagine making it their new home. Why is it important to stage a house? With over 90% of buyers looking at the listing online before viewing the property, it’s vital to make a great first impression. Photos of houses that appear cluttered or outdated are not attractive, and photos of empty rooms make it difficult to imagine the use of the space. It’s estimated that only 10% of the population can imagine anything other than what they see before them, so it’s important to create a space they want to live in. The most compelling reason to stage is, statistically, staged homes sell up to 78% faster and often for more money than unstaged homes. Bottom line? The cost of staging a home is often far less than the first price reduction, which would be inevitable if the house lingers on the market. One of the best investments a homeowner can make is to work with a stager before the house is listed for sale.
Houses for sale come in two basic varieties – occupied and vacant. With occupied homes, it’s best to start with a consultation. A stager walks through the property with an objective eye, provides recommendations for de-personalizing, and strategies for highlighting the home’s best features. Most people have too much stuff. However, when your house is on the market, it’s best to de-personalize the space, so buyers imagine themselves living in it - not you. A stager may recommend making updates, painting, freshening curb appeal, removing a number of items, rearranging furniture, and adding art and accessories. Homeowners can do the work themselves or continue to work with the stager to implement the changes prior to photos and listing the house for sale.
after-you want to go to work.
before-the 80’s wants it’s sofa back.
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With vacant homes, a stager will need to see the property in order to determine what furniture, art, and accessories will help define the function and scale of rooms. A curious phenomenon is that empty rooms actually feel smaller than furnished rooms, so furnishing key areas will allow buyers to determine if the space will work for their lifestyle. Whether occupied or vacant, staging will take a little time – how much time will depend on what exactly needs to be done and your stager’s availability. I advise clients that most stagers require a week’s notice from the signing of the contract, since there’s a lot of planning and preparation involved and it can’t happen overnight.
In the next issue I’ll focus on redesign – and how it can help you make your new or existing space work and be a place you’ll love coming home to! Lisa Vasey, lives in La Mesa with her husband and two pugs. When not staging or redesigning, Lisa likes to try new restaurants and recipes, travel, read, and enjoy live music. You can find Lisa on the web at stagedtodaysoldtomorrow.com. Reach out to Lisa at 619.335.8550 or email her at lisa@stagedtodaysoldtomorrow.com for help with your redesign or staging project.
after-same sofa, a new look. Photo credit: Jared Nelson
In my experience, however, a small investment of time and resources up front will yield a quicker sale and more money in your pocket. It’s a really good day when I can help my clients achieve that kind of success!
lifestyle experience sd theatre Lamb’s Players Theater lambsplayers.org
The Old Globe theoldglobe.org
Boomers 2014 June 14-Sept 21
Bright Star September 13-November 2
Les Miserables July 18-September 28
They Royale October 4-November 2
Dinner with Marlene October 10-November 16 The Coronado Playhouse coronadoplayhouse.com
Pericles, Prince of Tyre November 15-November 23 Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas November 15-December 27
Spamalot October 24-November 30 San Diego Rep drep.org
Off Broadway Live offbroadwaylive.com
The Pianist of Willesden Lane September 3-September 28
Decades-The 60’s September 12-November 15
Honky November 8-December 7
Chicken Fried Gospel October 12
San Diego Adventures October/November Octoberfest Beer and Food Tour October 1-31 sdbeerwine.com
Dia de los Muertos October 26 Mslrdiadelosmertos.com
MCAS Miramar Air Show October 3-5 miramarairshow.com
The Children’s Historical Street Faire November 9 gaslampquarter.org
Julian Apple Days Festival October 4-5 Julianappledays.com Photo Credit: eastcountymagazine.org
Annual Borrego Days Desert Festival October 24-26 borregodays.com
2014 Encinitas Fall Festival November 23 encinitas101.com
Julian Apple Harvest September 1-October 15 Julianca.com
2014 San Diego Bay Wine & Food November 16-23 sandiegowineclassic.com
Fleet Week San Diego 2014 September 9-October 21 fleetweeksandiego.org Fall Festival Weekends October 24-26 Koa.com/campgrounds/san-diego/
San Diego Jazz Fest November 26-30 sdjazzfest.org Photo Credit: wikipedia.org
travel san diego pioneer park
By Barbara Allen
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n Pioneer Park in Mission Hills, a residential neighborhood above San Diego Bay, people walk their dogs, families picnic while their children play on a small playground, and students from neighboring Grant Elementary School score goals during a soccer match. Many who stroll through this 10-acre expanse of greenery beneath a majestic stand of towering eucalyptus trees may not realize that below them lies the second-oldest cemetery in San Diego. Much has changed since this resting place was first established. In the late 1800s, Joseph S. Mannasse, a local businessman, donated the property to the city, and it was designated to become a cemetery. When the El Campo Santo Cemetery in Old Town became full, the Catholic Church established the Calvary Cemetery in 1874. From about 1876 to 1920, many San Diegans were buried there. They included some of the city’s early founders, pioneers, and members of old Spanish families. Between 1,600 and 2,000 people were laid to rest during that time. Cemetery lots were no longer sold after 1920, but people who already owned plots were buried there up until 1960. It’s believed that almost 4,000 people are buried on the site. Among them are Cave Johnson Couts, owner of historic Rancho Guajome near Oceanside, who died in 1874 and was later buried at Calvary Cemetery. His wife Ysidora Bandini, the daughter of Juan Bandini, a prominent San Diego politician, was buried in 1897. San Diego County Assessor and Sheriff James C. McCoy was buried in 1895. Over the years, the cemetery fell victim to vandalism and became overgrown. Despite a rededication and the addition of a new adobe wall built in 1939 to keep out vandals, the cemetery became neglected and was abandoned. After residents in the area complained, the city decided to officially close the cemetery in 1968 and create a park. The headstones were removed and tossed into a ravine at Mount Hope Cemetery, south of downtown San Diego, and later buried. But those interred in the graves at Pioneer Park remained. Just beyond the playground, where children laugh and play, is a series of nearly 150 tombstones from Calvary Cemetery that were assembled in a row at the back of the park. These and a bronze memorial, listing the names of people buried there, are the only clues that this was once a cemetery. The protective adobe wall still stands guard. Some who have visited the park at night have felt someone watching them. Paranormal investigators have claimed their electromagnetic field readers have gone crazy there. Others have discovered orbs floating in mid-air in photographs they have taken while wandering the grounds. What might you see on a ghostly fall night? Do you dare?
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Barbara Allen is a freelance writer. She has written educational materials for the past 15 years and currently writes reading assessment items for an e-learning company in Virginia. Barbara loves to travel, explore new places, and write about them. Check out her blog: bicoastalbarb.wordpress.com/ about her cross-country travels.
voyage voyage the the globe globe
viva la culinary cruises
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family corner
Learn from past contestants of “Top Chef” The best way to truly know a place is to experience it through the people, food and drink in the region. And doing it with a group of like-minded enthusiasts can make it even more fun. Groups can start with as few as six people and grow from there. From kids to adults, it can provide a unique experience that you’ll remember for a lifetime.
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As you can see, there are many options available and your travel professional is the one to help you “cook up” the perfect culinary adventure! Bon Appetite!
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hese days a unique food and drink experience has the power to lure tourists in the same way that museums, recreation and
shopping do. It’s one of the hottest niches to emerge in the travel industry recently because dining is one of the best ways visitors can get to know a new and exotic locale. Whether you’re an aspiring chef or simply someone who enjoys good food and drink, culinary travel promises the opportunity to truly savor your vacation. The most important consideration in planning your culinary vacation is whether you want to learn traditional recipes and cooking techniques, or if you’re more interested in enjoying the end result! These are the issues your travel professional will be talking to you about in order to find the perfect culinary vacation for you. Not surprisingly, the most popular destinations are Italy and France. Tasting tapas in Spain is also en vogue. But Europe isn’t your only option. You may enjoy a chef-guided tour of Mexico or an exotic locale such as Morocco, India or Vietnam. Even close to home you can immerse yourself in the cuisine of New Orleans, New York, San Francisco or Boston. The choices are endless! The cruise industry has also jumped on board in this regard. Certain cruise lines, such as Holland America and Oceana, have a dedicated Culinary Arts Center on board providing cooking demonstrations by renowned chefs. Holland America has joined forces with past contestants on “Top Chef” where you can learn from some of the best chefs around.
Beth Taylor is a local travel consultant who has been in the travel industry for over 30 years. She specializes in group and family travel. Her experience has taken her to places around the world. She’d love to help you plan your own unique vacation or simply “talk travel” with you! She can be reached at TMTravel@cox.net or 619-303-8771. Visit her website at BethTaylorMadeTravel.com for more tips about travel and some of the latest travel specials
out of the mouths... “ Don’ t kid me, Mom, I know they’ re my feet.” -3 year old son, when his mother told him his shoes were on the wrong feet.
front porch wisdom Strong people don’t put others down… They lift them up.. -michael f. watson
Come Sit for a Spell
where’s rosemary? In every issue of From the Front Porch you’ll find a photo of different places that I’ve been in San Diego County. Your goal is to figure out where I took the photo. Be specific and submit your guess as fast as you can (You have competition!!!) The first correct answer will win movie tickets for two! You can email us at Homes@LivinInSD.com or call us at 619.405.7673.
delish
et cetera
Autumn in a Bowl Chicken Sausage, Kale, & Sweet Potato Soup
1 lb. raw chicken
8 cups chicken
sausage, casing removed. 1 small onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced
broth (low sodium) 1 lb sweet potatoes 1 large bunch kale, thick stem removed, chopped
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Ingredients
Preparation Instructions
where was rosemary? Keys Creek Lavender Farm 12460 Keys Creek Road Valley Center, CA 92082 760.742.3844 kclfarm.com Winner Suzanne Bennett El Cajon, CA
1. Heat a large saucepan on medium high and add chicken sausage, onion and garlic. Cook until sausage is no longer pink.
2. Add chicken broth, sweet potatoes and kale.
Bring to a boil and then lower to simmer for 10-15 minutes.
3. Serve hot.
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in a Greater San Diego—everything
large as possible. Let us build a co
beauty and civic welfare can go along with the industrial development ... I am in favor of all things that
ng, for all business activity . . . It is absurd to say that I am not in favor of industrial development. I believe
g that makes for a bigger city. Let us build a great city on a good foundation. Let us have our industries as
omplete city. -George W. Marston
Marston was involved with establishing many features of San Diego, such as Balboa Park, the San Diego Public Library System, and San Diego Presidio Park. His contributions to San Diego earned him the affectionate title of "San Diego's First Citizen."
minutia Did you know that many species of frogs freeze in the winter and come back to life in the warmer months? Photo compliments of: funny-pictures.picphotos.net Todd Joles is now known as Mr. Useless Knowledge, is a business associate of his wife Rosemary, a passionate luthier by night, mandolin/bluegrass aficionado by choice, chief cook and bottle washer because he loves his wife and a purveyor of this useless knowledge. You can find more useless knowledge at: Facebook.com/LivinInSD
bravo & mia bites Photo compliments of: Rebecca Johnson
useless knowledge
The time to save is now. When a dog gets a bone, he doesn't go out and make a down payment on a bigger bone. He buries the one he's got. Will Rogers
Bravo and Mia are the fur-children of Rebecca Johnson. They are the grand puppies of Rosemary and Todd Joles.
Photo compliments of: raedean.com
botanical name: Callistemon rigidus common name: Bottlebrush Tree Likes: Full Sun Hates: Temperatures under 20° F. Blooms: Red Note: Drought-tolerant, suitable for xeriscaping Attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
live on coffee and flowers To see more about SD plants go to: LivinInSD.com
rosebud’s garden Rosemary Joles is passionate about low-water gardening in San Diego. She loves creating gardens that look like lush water thirsty gardens, yet need very little moisture to maintain them. Her other passions include real estate, lattes spending time with family and friends, reading, music and laughter!
upcycle
an blades & Table legs into Dragon flies & Butterflies Oh my…..
Table legs Bannister posts Fan blades Wood scraps Miscellaneous found objects Paint Imagination
Photos and project at: lucydesignsonline.com For more upcycle ideas go to pinterest.com/rosemaryjoles/livininsd-upcycle/
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From Trash to Treasure
podsibilities
technaholics
Once
in a while you find great music in the unlikeliest of places. I ran across this great little Indie movie on Netflix some months back. A wonderful story about a young man coming to terms with his passion, fishing, and his parents, who are both noted anglers. I fell in love with the simple home grown style of the acoustic music and I found myself continually going back to watch the movie just for the soundtrack. After a quick search, I found that the soundtrack was available and downloaded it. It’s been playing morning and night here at The Wee Humble Cottage. Take a listen: youtu.be/AV5o7L4_DYU
books or blogs
Taskforce
operators Pike Logan and Jennifer Cahill are used to putting their lives at risk, but in The Polaris Protocol it’s Jennifer’s brother and countless more innocents who face unfathomable violence and bloodshed. Pike and Jennifer are in Turkmenistan with the Taskforce—a top-secret antiterrorist unit that operates outside US law—when Jennifer gets a call from her brother, Jack. Working on an investigative report into the Mexican drug cartels, Jack Cahill has unknowingly gotten caught between two rival groups. His desperate call to his sister is his last before he’s kidnapped. In their efforts to rescue Jack, Pike and Jennifer uncover a plot much more insidious than illegal drug trafficking—the cartel that put a target on Jack’s back has discovered a GPS hack with the power to effectively debilitate the United States by sending false readings to every GPS enabled device, including aircraft and missile targeting systems.
The Kinsa Smartphone Thermometer you’re like me, you have come to notice that most things have been shifting from hardware based to software based. This is becoming true in a myriad of industries and applications. The Kinsa connects to your smartphone via headphone jack and can be used with a free app available on the Apple iTunes store or Google Play store. It allows you to track temps and symptoms; helps insure accuracy with on screen instructions and can be used orally, rectally, or under the arm. Kinsa is compatible with most iPhones and Android based platforms. Available at Amazon.com for $24.99. kinsahealth.com
If
When did you last judge someone who you didn’t even know?
bits and pieces ingenious break out of the box
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you like to get under the kitchen sink organized, maybe a pantry or just a single shelf? Look no further than wine bins meant for the refrigerator. They are the perfect size for rolls of garbage bags. The wine bins you see to the left features two Fridge Binz. You can find them at your local The Container Store or online at the containerstore.com for $7.99 each.
ponderings
Would
from marcandangel.com
SD Sports 2014 Schedule
2014 Schedule
SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER Date
Sept. 8 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 23
Opponent
at Arizona SEATTLE at Buffalo JACKSONVILLE at New York at Oakland KANSAS CITY at Denver
Time
Date
Network
7:20 pm ESPN 1:05 pm FOX 10:00 am CBS 1:05 pm CBS 1:25 pm CBS 1:05 pm CBS 1:05 pm CBS 5:25 pm CBS/NFLN
sd outdoors
Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 23 Nov. 30 Dec. 7 Dec. 14 Dec. 20 Dec. 28
NOVEMBER-DECEMBER
Opponent
Time
Network
at Miami 10:00 am CBS/NFLN BYE OAKLAND 1:05 pm CBS ST. LOUIS 1:05 pm CBS at Baltimore 10:00 am CBS NEW ENGLAND 5:30 pm NBC DENVER 1:05 pm CBS at San Francisco 1:30 pm CBS/NFLN at Kansas City 10:00 am CBS
Home games shown in BOLD
famous san diegan’s, take 2, word search
ship Garden Japanese Friend ican Road East 2125 Pan Amer 1 · niwa.org 619.232.272
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park exploration
Joan Kroc Matt Cameron Cliff Robertson Gregory Peck Gary Puckett Martin Milner
Matthew Modine Phil Mickelson Michael Medved Ross Martin Harold Lloyd Mario Lopez
Art Linkletter Ray Kroc Ted Danson Dennis Hopper Chad Butler Annette Bening
Find the answers at www.LivinInSD.com/ws
nitty gritty
10 ways to save water and money
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alifornia is facing its worst drought in recorded history. Governor Jerry Brown declared a Drought Emergency on January 17. Here are 10 simple steps to save water and money:
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Water plants with dropped Ice Cubes. wateruseitwisely.com/100-ways-to-conserve/
Use a Pool Cover. This not only keeps your pool clean (less work!) but saves water.
Mulch your plants. This not only saves water, it minimized weeds.
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Remove your Lawn. Plant a vegetable garden or replace it with artificial turf. You’ll save money and either have delicious food or less maintenance. It’s win-win either way!
Catch the Shower Water. Put a Bucket in each shower to collect the water while it heats up. Use the water collected to flush toilets and water plants
Take Shorter Showers. You use 2.5 gallons of water a minute in the shower. So every minute counts! conserveh2o.org/shower-water-use
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Photo credit: stillorgangas.com Flush less Often. I know, kind of off-putting, but do you really need to flush every single time? Over 27% of household water use comes from the toilet. Still no? Then choose another tip
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Photo credit: homewonerbob.wordpress.com Water your plants, not your sidewalk. Watch your sprinklers and only water as needed. Thoroughly but infrequently is the key. Longer but less frequent watering forces plants to grow deeper roots. Water early in the morning or after 6 pm to minimize evaporation. Replace your faucets. Bathroom faucets use approximately 16% of a family’s monthly water. One easy way to save money and help the drought is to turn the water off while you brush your teeth. You can also save by replacing your old faucet aerators with a new, water-efficient one. Better yet? Do both! epa.gov/watersense/products/ bathroom_sink_faucets.html
Photo credit: saveourh2o.org Embrace Native Perennials. Drought-tolerant does not mean boring. California has hundreds of beautiful native plants that once established require very little water or maintenance. Plus, they attract birds and butterflies into your garden. Find an entire list at theodorepayne.org/ and visit the Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca College for classes, ideas and inspiration. thegarden.org
Susanne Romo, LUTCF has been working in insurance since 1986. Her passion is showing her clients that there can be a vast difference between just ‘having’ insurance… and being properly insured. She can be reached at: 858-751-0956 or at sromo@farmersagent.com
sd concerts
Jake Shimabukuro
Crosby, Stills, Nash
Susan Boyle
10/1 Crosby, Stills, and Nash Location: Downtown Info: sdcivic.org
10/31 Tedeschi Trucks Band Location: Balboa Theatre Info: sandieotheatres.org
11/22 Woodstock: the Concert Location: Poway Info: powayarts.org
10/8 Susan Boyle Location: Balboa Theatre Info: sandieotheatres.org
10/31 Jake Shimabukuro Location: Escondido Info: artcenter.org
11/8 Earls of Leicester Location: Belly Up Info: bellyup.com
10/31-11/1 Nightmare on B Street Location: Copley Symphony Hall Info: sandiegosymphony.org
11/22 Reinventing Radio: An Evening with Ira Glass Location: Balboa Theatre Info: sandieotheatres.org
10/10-5/24 Jacobs Masterwork Series Location: Copley Symphony Hall Info: sandiegosymphony.org
11/1 Patty Griffin Location: Balboa Theatre Info: sandieotheatres.org
10/10-10/12 Scottish Fantasy Location: Copley Symphony Hall Info: sandiegosymphony.org
11/2 Mariachi Campana Nevin Dia De Muertos Location: Balboa Theatre Info: sandieotheatres.org
10/11 Berkley Hart Selis Twang Location: Poway Info: powayarts.org 10/16 The Smetana Trio Location: The Auditorium at TSRI Info: sandiegosymphony.org 10/17-10/19 Van Cliburn Gold Location: Copley Symphony Hall Info: sandiegosymphony.org 10/18 Jane Lynch Location: Balboa Theatre Info: sandieotheatres.org 11/18 Abba Mania Location: El Cajon Info: sycuan.com 10/25 Charlie Musselwhite Location: Poway Info: powayarts.org 10/27 & 11/10 Modern Day Moonshine Location: Downtown Info: hob.com 10/27 Leon Russell Location: Belly Up Info: bellyup.com 10/29 Shawn Mullins Location: Belly Up Info: bellyup.com
11/23 Paul Galbraith, Guitar Location: Escondido Info: artcenter.org 11/23 Peter and the Wolf Location: Balboa Theatre Info: sandieotheatres.org 11/23 Tom Flannery Location: Belly Up Info: bellyup.com
11/2 Stories, Myths & Legends Location: Copley Symphony Hall Info: sandiegosymphony.org
11/28 Big Bad VooDoo Daddy Location: El Cajon Info: sycuan.com
11/2 The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari Location: Copley Symphony Hall Info: sandiegosymphony.org
11/28-11/29 The English Beat Location: Belly Up Info: bellyup.com
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