The planting are in and should do well as they’re perfect for shade.    Kita seems to approve but then you never know about her.  The Rosemary that was in the large white pot got delegated to a smaller patio & I hope it’s happy there.  Another Wednesday….another...

…..began last week. If you go to the Dorothy Chandler for lunch in the Founder’s Room before an afternoon performance there’s scarcely a soul there and you can stand under the circle and make echoes.  Fun stuff like splashing in the rain. Oh please, grow up!...

….with points in-between. Sunday Tomiko and I took in a matinee at The Ahmanson to see ‘Matilda, The Musical’.   I’m really not sure about the hair…….  At intermission we ambled to The Founders Room for tea & coffee  mostly because I’m addicted to their cookies!...

  The week was off to a perfect start with Lisa H. coming over…….She’s on to me……no fair taking a photo when I’m taking a photo!   O.K. then, I’ll take a photo of my Cappuccino!  …..and the machine.  I love my Nespresso and the foamer is the best, best.  I was...

…as Amy, Nikka and I started last Saturday with a Center Theatre Group Season Preview Event... Brunch at the Montage Hotel in the Marquesa Ballroom. Ahhhhh……bacon! When the day starts out like this you know you’re in for a ton of fun! Always wonderful to see Natalie!...

Let’s start off with love and hugs for Sir Charles…. But wait….there’s more……Otto and Vicki….our love at first sight couple!  How cute are they!!! Mom loves Otto too... Enough of this love stuff…What’s for dinner???  Why Gourmet 88 of course! O.K., time to open...

    …..well, almost!  I probably attempted too much last week but each and every moment was WONDERFUL!  The price for all that fun & frivolity?  A nasty cold!  Things brightened up last Sunday when Brett and Krista brought Steffanie, Bretts darling sister (from...

……yes, friendship…the most valuable commodity….a true treasure that blossoms as it is cared for and nurtured.  I am so grateful for my friends…beautiful flowers in my heart’s garden and grateful for all the love and care I continually receive…especially on my birthday...

…..was a very special event last Sunday in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Founders Room. It was to celebrate the opening that night of Roald Dahl’s ‘Matilda the Musical’. 'The story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to...

….was held at the Cartoon Network last Friday evening. I was one of 3 artists being featured in an art show/auction/rooftop dinner at the Cartoon Network benefitting Healing Arts at Family service Agency. Adorable Monica Daga, my amazing student at the Huntington, is...