THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM
was first on our list for day two but …fuel for the day was required. I should really be embarrassed to show this! Bravo Four seasons! Actually the breakfast marathon always started with yogurt and fruit….Now I’m really embarrassed! O.K. then, I will... Can you...
IT ALL BEGAN WITH A LUNCHEON AT THE HARVARD CLUB
in NYC, honoring alumni and friends who have provided for Harvard. I guess I’m a friend and you know you can’t have too many! Anyway, it was a wonderful excuse to go to New York and the luncheon turned out to be inspiring. But let’s begin at the beginning with...
BUTTERFLY WISHES MAKING A GRAND SEND OFF
Well you saw the preparation for the celebration of my mom’s life so here’s the wonderful event starting with grand flowers from Amy at Le Jardin Privé!! Mom’s favorite color was yellow!!! Valerie, our beautiful ‘Hostess With the Mostess’ helps Amy place...
A HUNDRED BUTTERFLIES SEND LOVING WISHES
Many of you know that in July my dear mother left peacefully in her sleep, the veil of this life lifting away to leave all those who knew her somehow less and somehow more. Perhaps that is the mystery of life. In any event, I had been asked by so many if...
SAYING GOODBYE AND FINDING JOYFUL MOMENTS
Planning the celebration for mom’s beautiful life at dear Valerie’s, the one and only 'Hostess With the Mostest’! Valerie has kindly agreed that her home would be the perfect setting for a fitting tribute! Josie, Valerie’s Chef Cuisinier will be in charge...
AND THE BEAT GOES ON
That’s right, doing the birthday thing one more time. Dear Clara treated me and Amy to a grand luncheon at Jean Jacques in the brand new Waldorf Astoria on Wilshire in Beverly Hills. O.K., the following is for foodies only: The assorted bread was so amazing we...
IN AWE OF LISA SEE and OTHER FINE THINGS
I was delighted when ‘Literary Affairs’ notified me that there would be a ‘BEYOND the BOOK event with LISA SEE’ at the Hotel Bel Air and I wasted no time in making reservations. This special book club style discussion was to celebrate Lisa’s newest book, ‘THE...
THE 14th FACTORY
We saw Kir Dullea, as an old man, in this bed for the final scene of 2001: A Space Odyssey, Stanley Kuybrick’s masterpiece. Remember what he said when queried by another astronaut who landed in the room and wondered what was about to happen?….. “Something...
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...
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!