WHAT IS GOING ON
….Where to begin. Perhaps I’ll tell you about Yoshida Hideyuki, a gifted Japanese gardener who specializes in trees and who I gratefully connected with through the fellow who re-did the Bamboo. Yoshida-san is in Santa Monica and I was most grateful to hear...
SUPPORTING THE ARTS at THE HUNTINGTON and LA OPERA with a TEA CEREMONY IN BETWEEN
This was in the Huntington’s May Calendar. Kinda like where’s Waldo only not! Note to self: Perhaps you could close your mouth on occasion….Or at least curb your enthusiasm...Just saying! In any event (no pun) this was another lovely luncheon given...
LOVE AND LAUGHTER ON A PERFECT DAY
I thought the birthday celebrating with Amy was over when we capped last Sunday's birthday treat of lunch and cake # 5 with a Mariachi group singing Happy Birthday to me…. With exquisite birthday flowers from dear Amy….. But wait ‘till you see what’s in this beautiful...
BIRTHDAY FUN WITH JAKEY AND NOAH PLUS GRAND MASTER DON BAIRD BIRTHDAY BASH
Sandie Girl and I love to celebrate our May birthdays together and this year was no exception. What could possibly be more fun that playing with a two year old along with a 5 and a half nearly grown up???….(the half is important) Off Nikka and I went on Friday...
TOSCA at THE LA OPERA and ALL THINGS ART
There’s still time to be enthralled by TOSCA at the L.A. Opera. "A night of powerhouse singing and strong conducting... Sondra Radvanovsky brought down the house." - Los Angeles Times Amy and I were spellbound by this classic Puccini tale and the bravura...
GO FLY A KITE
took on a whole new meaning at the 6th annual Kite Festival on the beach at the Santa Monica Pier. Honoring Tyrus Wong, the event was sponsored by Otis College of Art and Design. Tyrus would always fly his amazing kites the fourth Saturday of each month just...
WITNESS TO GREATNESS AT DISNEY HALL
During an Invitational Rehearsal at Disney Hall, I watched Christian Tetzlaff bring joy from his violin and it was like watching Baryshnikov dance or hear Callas sing! He was truly one with his instrument and even though it was a rehearsal, he played...
THE HUNTINGTON BOTANICAL GARDENS is a GIFT
…..a treasure right in out midst. This was really brought home to me when Marsha and Stu, my longtime friends from Chicago, were so impressed by all the ‘Gardens’ has to offer, they made a lovely donation after their visit. I wonder, if perhaps because we live...
Thirty Second Annual WOMEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS LUNCHEON
...and our Miss Judith sponsored a table to honor Janet P. Pregler, M.D., Director, Iris Cantor UCLA Women’s Health Center, UCLA National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health. Dr. Pregler is seated amongst her fine team. Miss Judith, Dr. Pregler, Eileen and...
FOR THE FOODIES
And you know who you are! Lunch with my cuties, Sandie and Lisa Girl. Laurie Pie and Kita have a major discussion about who gets dinner…... Chinese from Gourmet 88 is the very best! Sandie Girl was brave enough to tackle my Chicken/cheese Enchilada….. It kinda oozes...
WELCOME…
to my personal blog where I’ll be sharing adventures and how I determine each day to live joyfully as an Artist, Teacher, and Author. My latest book “What If… We Have the Power to Change Our Lives” an inspirational book that hopefully will empower you to live your best life! You can find me and my work at nanraestudio.com My hope is that this blog will inspire you to find joy everywhere and in everything and that is what I wish for you!