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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,...

CHRISTMAS AND SO MUCH MORE!

Valerie Foster Hoffman is truly the Hostess With the Mostest, a real-life Auntie Mame! And to be at her Christmas party is to partake of an unforgettable experience. Cookies anyone? With Sherry in the garden. With Santa and our Lovely Hostess! Photographer Karl....

MOVING ON TOWARDS CHRISTMAS

The partying began at the California Club for the CTG Affiliates' Annual Christmas Luncheon. There are beautiful mystery boxes that everyone bids on....here's the one I got. Delightful Mary Kay with her treasure box. Sweet Diane chats with Artistic Director Snehal...

BEST THANKSGIVING EVER!

It's impossible to express how much I love Thanksgiving! Shopping for all of my traditional recipes starts about a week before, and this time it only took five trips! I begin with making the cranberries the Sunday before Thanksgiving, and the next day, the stuffing....

NOVEMBER’S JOY

Sandie girl came to the studio to work on her Christmas card. It's so lovely, but I can't show it to you just yet! This is where it all began on November 6th. Backup from the water drainage area. It's the 25th and work continues... On to lighter moments. Dinner at...

ANOTHER BIRTHDAY AND SO MUCH MORE

It was time to celebrate delightful Patricia Faber and sooo much fun was had by all! Architrect Miller Yee Fong had to leave early so he wasn't in the group photo. Happiest of birthdays dear Patricia! Make a wish!!! Soooo cute! I was so thrilled to see the recent...

MY SNOW BIRDS ARE LEAVING…….

  ……but before they return to Chicago, Marsha Stu and I went to the Skirball Center where we had lunch in Zeidlers Cafe. They have a really good chopped salad and if you add grilled salmon it’s terrific! .As we were leaving I saw Noah Newmark who many of you will...

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MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC…….

  ….is how last week started with a trip to Disney Hall.  Marsha and Stu, my snowbirds from Chicago and I had lunch first at the Patina ‘Concert Hall Cafe’ and as always it was fresh and yummy! We then went to a wonderful concert…..showcasing Mozart and Haydn (one of...

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THIS AND THAT……..

………After John-David and Joy’s beautiful wedding things had to somewhat settle down.  Class was the very next day and it was beyond wonderful to have Ann with us again!  We worked on a lot but concentrated on the Iris. Kc brought delicious Pecan bars that were more...

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YOU'LL DANCE AT THE WEDDING…….

  ……was the instruction from Lizzie Girl.  John-David, her awesome son was to be married to the lovely and multi-talented Joy last Friday evening at the Four Season’s in Westlake Village.  More on the dancing later………… I met Miss Judith & Eileen…..where their...

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IT'S NOT ABOUT THE FOOD!

…..Surely you know that.  Basically it’s the proverbial breaking of bread.  The gathering together….the joy of sharing this life, these times with friends.  Coming together to share a meal is really about sharing one’s life…..catching up……remembering joys, comforting...

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ALL I DO IS EAT?

  Is that what you think????  Well, I have to concede there is a little truth in that but I do try and work in some other things.  This post is dedicated to my foodie friends and you know who you are! Lunch with Marsh and Stu….winter birds living in Newport Beach...

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LIGHTS, CAMERA….ACTION!

  ….and there was plenty of that at the Nan Rae Studio.  Great fun having Nick Federoff from ‘Things Green’  doing a segment for his PBS show.  Early morning wake up call….Good morning world….. Yes Nick, I understand….. But this is how I see it…... I thought we’d...

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THE HUNTINGTON STORE…….

  …..’A new shopping experience as exquisite as The Huntington itself.' Members’ Preview - Tuesday, January 13th, 4:30 - 8p.m. The Store is the first phase of the Steven S. Koblik Education and Visitor Center. Amy did the most exquisite floral arrangement befitting...

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A PERFECT DAY…….

…..began with Rosanne Sachson (in from Portland) phoning me at 7 A.M. to make sure I’d be at Carol’s Salon by 9:30.  O.K., maybe that part wasn’t so perfect as many of you know I’m not exactly a morning person.  I did manage to arrive promptly at 9:30 to be greeted by...

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WHERE WAS I?

In the middle of the ocean, that’s where!  Let’s not quibble, it wasn’t actually in the middle….I’ll just say on the ocean.  Headed for Ensenada if you must know.  Actually you’re pretty much in California most of the way so it’s a lot of fuss to have your passport...

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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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