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...
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...
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!