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IS SUMMER OVER OR JUST BEGINNING?

How adorable! Precious Emilia and David, with their lovely mom, Maria, pick up their book, "That's Just What I Needed Today." August 7th and Somi is three ... can you believe it??? First an appointment at the spa where Somi had a blueberry facial before her usual...

JULY FLEW BY

If I turn around, the summer will be over, so I want to be sure to enjoy each wonderful moment! The best high after the 4th of July celebration was seeing Mamma Mia. We were in the absolute first row which was great as we saw everyone close up including the musicians....

I LOVE THE 4TH OF JULY…

It's grilled cheese sandwiches, games and unmitigated joy! Preparations start a week before the 4th. Tomatoes give the cheese sandwiches that special something but they have to be sliced thin and well drained. Party favors. The caricature is from the year before, when...

JUNE FLEW BY…

...with memorable moments such as delightful Peggy treating us to an evening of MUSE/IQUE at the Huntington. My birthday celebrations continued with lovely Marine and her delightful sister Eliza treating me at The Capital Grille. Another great movie night with Curtis...

MAY REMINICENSE

April was so very difficult that I'm going to skip right past it to delightful May. Perhaps it's because May is my birthday month but I really think there's so much more to look forward to in the month. Veronica pulled several landscapes for collector Pam to select...

CONTINUING MARCH

A highlight of March has to be being serenaded by Universal Renaissance man, my friend Stanley Penner, playing a bit of Mozart, Brahms and more... ...on his Bösendorfer. I was told to "Look up!" So many treasurers... A lovely "Gratitude Luncheon" at the Athenaeum....

MARCHING THROUGH MARCH

The Children's Festival was a wonderful way to begin the month. Three days of getting up at five, wearing a white apron and helping all the kids find their way to seats at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion for an exciting dance performance by the Hubbard Street Dance...

SHORT BUT WONDERFUL

February, being the shortest month, has to cram a lot of joyful happenings..I can't think of a better way to begin the month than by celebrating Susie Kat's birthday at the Jonathan Beach Club! Yours truly, Maggie, Susie's cousin, Carol Soucek King, our amazing...

JANUARY, AND THE NEW YEAR BEGINS…

I'm not too sure what to make of January. Perhaps it's because December is such an amazing high with Christmas and New Years that it's hard to re-focus on business as usual. Well, maybe not as usual but certainly not at the extreme! It took Veronica and me two days to...

THE MOST WONDERFUL NEW YEAR’S …

began with guests getting their bling on. Here Alexis decides on hers. Also, signing the guest book and indicating what yummy treat they brought. Here's Jan making her entry. And with her bling on. Then it was time for amazing Magician Tom to mesmerize all of us,...

RAIN OR SHINE WE FIND JOY

…and a great joy is anytime I can spend with Beautiful Mary.  We started the year with dinner at the Bistro Gardens, one of my favorite spots for sharing friendship in a lovely surrounding.  I don’t make New Year’s resolutions but if I did, for sure it would be to...

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A BITTERSWEET GOODBYE TO BELOVED TYRUS WONG

  …..TYRUS WAS a ‘DISNEY LEGEND’ for his ground breaking concept artwork on ‘BAMBI’ but that only skims the surface of his many accomplishments attested to by the hundreds who came to pay tribute to him on Friday at Forest Lawn’s ‘Hall of Liberty’. The hall was packed...

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THIS BLOG IS ABOUT LIVING JOYFULLY

….so what better way to begin the New Year than by reading ‘The Book of Joy’, conversations with the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu.  The overriding sense one gets is that they are both mischievous as can be and perhaps that’s the secret. It sure works for Snoopy! ……and...

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CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN

…began joyfully with Clara and Penny treating me to lunch at the Peninsula's Roof Garden. One of my favorite things there is this adaptation of a Root Beer Float made with Ginger Beer!  Delicious!!! Thank you dear Clara and Penny for the delightful time and the very...

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WONDERFUL DECEMBER…..

  ….began with dear Maggi treating me to the most wonderful experience at ‘A Noise Within’.  Some of you may remember this classical Shakesperean group was based in Glendale for years.  They’re now in a fine setting at 3352 E Foothill Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107.  We...

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AUDREY ZEITOUNI LASKY is a FORCE of NATURE…

…..that I encountered by sheer serendipity at' The Peninsula' hotel in Beverly Hills! But wait, let me back track and begin at the beginning. Most of you know my aversion to spa time.  (Lisa B. knows full well.) In any event, I had lunch with Beautiful Susi at  the...

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CELEBRATING BEAUTIFUL AMY on her BIRTHDAY……

……began with a book signing brunch in Hancock Park. The author, Lorri Antosz Benson, wrote a moving tale of giving up her daughter for adoption.  With a forward by Phil Donahue (Lorri is his producer) you’ll need a lot of Kleenex to get through this compelling book....

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TEATIME CONTINUES…….

 ……with a glorious celebration in The Living Room at the Peninsula Hotel hosted by the one and only incomparable Lissi Kaplan as a thank you for the tea and book signing in the Nan Rae Studio. Amy is on the left seated with Lisa Bowman. Those of you who were at the...

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TEAS, BOTANY and FUN STUFF…..

Amy & I met Silvet at ‘The ’T’ Room’ for………. ……..yes friends, it’s teatime once again!  Oh dear……This is getting out of control!  No problem….We’ll just go and hug a tree!  And dream of beautiful things……..  Now it’s time to learn something.  Did you know that Dr....

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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!

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