OH JOY…MUSIC BEGAN THE WEEK…..
…..and that’s certainly an occasion for joy! Master Don Baird presented ‘Clarinet On Town’ to highlight his compositions. Lovely wife Maria accompanied ‘Darkening Sky’ and Following the Moon’ by reading two of Don’s poems.That’s more like it Maria…. Cutie Diana...
PIRCH is my HAPPY PLACE…….
…their motto ‘Live Joyfully’ is right over the front door so I'm especially joyful when I can share a culinary adventure there with Sandie Girl! But first…..we must have a cappuccino….. I love everyone there….I wasn’t charged a re-stocking fee to exchange the range...
THE BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL…..
…..was Laurie Pie’s pick to celebrate her birthday from a field of four spots. Of course we had a photo op as soon as we arrived. The Polo Lounge is such a wonderful, memory laden spot and it’s always so delightful to be inside looking out at the patio! Carnivores...
WHERE OUR PRECIOUS WATER COMES FROM…….
……I was about to find out as it was my great privilege and fun pleasure to be included in the COLORADO RIVER AQUEDUCT Inspection Trip sponsored by Marsha Ramos, Director, Metropolitan Water District or as we fondly call her….Director Ramos! I know you won’t believe...
OLD AND NEW JOYFUL MEMORIES
The treasure of a friendship brings forth great memories. This design project for Frette from eighteen years ago was unearthed after a conversation with Rosanne Sachson, A.S.I.D. filled with joyful laughter. “Sail Away” was the theme and a Nan Rae painting graced the...
LOVE IS IN THE AIR…….
……and that brings such joy! Mary and Keith exchanged vows in the beautiful 1st Congregational Church of Los Angeles on Commonwealth….. Sign in please….. Pastor Dr. Scott Colglazier performed a moving….touching ecumenical service…. Charles wrote this for me on an...
MOONLIGHT and ROSES GALA
I can’t believe I’m actually wearing a skirt! In addition, there may actually be two dresses in my closet (I’m not sure)!! This is so unusual that Nikka, my irreplaceable Assistant, insisted on taking a photo…. Curious? Well, it was for the Grand Gala fundraising...
IT'S ALL ABOUT THE FOOD…OR IS IT????
That’s an easy one to answer. It’s all about sharing experiences and if you’re a foodie, or a foodie in training, I can recommend no one better than Clara Yang, my partner in discovery and joyful adventures. From tea at the Peninsula…... ….. to Chinese Haute Cuisine...
FRIENDS INSPIRE ME……
…..and especially so in class when I feel the love generated amongst everyone…... ……..and see the beautiful work that’s always created. The kindness and dedication of everyone I know inspires me. Dr. Eileen is becoming a docent at the Huntington and believe...
A LOVELY MOONLIT NIGHT…..
…….in her beautiful garden... ……was the perfect setting for Valerie Foster Hoffman’s grand soiree to celebrate Satinder Dhiman’s scholarly tome ‘GANDHI and LEADERSHIP: New Horizons in Exemplary Leadership’. I am in absolute awe of Satinder’s scholarship as he is...
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!