…….began with class at the Huntington Botanical Gardens on Wednesday.  It seemed like a year ago when the last class was held, followed by that eventful day at Rusnak and then getting that nasty bug that really laid me low.  Moral of the story……all is well...

……….. With almost two weeks of down time this was manageable.  I can’t remember when I’ve had to stay in bed for so long or when I’ve been so resigned to doing nothing. Note to all:  GET A FLU SHOT!!! Mom came over to give me a pep talk…. …and Kita would...

…….Laurie Pie’s came first and we decided to celebrate at the new Nordstrom’s in Americana. Their restaurant, Bar Verde is amazing!!! Everything was so yummy and I made sure we had a booth that looks out at the kitchen.  So fun! Don’t even ask! Then it was mom’s...

………it seems forever since I’ve blogged……my cousin Ronald came in from Memphis for a couple of days three weeks ago…… Our first stop was Le Pain Quotidien….. …..he hadn’t eaten all morning & was on Memphis time…………. Next we went to Billy’s Deli to clean them out of...

……’cause I’ve missed you!  It’s been like the lost weekend that went on for two weeks.  I told you about my car getting that ‘little bumper bump’…….well…..I took my car to DC Autocraft and waited for State Farm to give me their estimate. Meanwhile, Francisco...

……………We usually celebrate special events with one of two things……..grilled cheese sandwiches or delivery from Gourmet 88. Chinese won out! Soooooo yummy! Kita loves their ribs!!! Cake, where’s the cake????  Signage courtesy Emma.   And in comes Emma with a...

………..were the subjects of Danny Chen’s second workshop in the studio.  Gather ‘round everyone………….. Danny suggested painting the Songbird first because it is the most difficult. Here are some examples: Feathers…………. And a little chick….. Time to begin…..here’s...

………for two wonderful workshops! Saturday was absolutely fascinating as Danny demonstrated wrinkling the paper in order to create mountains, valleys and waterfalls. Here’s Danny’s example. A closer look. After wrinkling the paper in the prescribed manner, Danny begins...

…..and other fun stuff! I showed you this fellow before but I love him so. What can he be thinking? Would you believe….These two were being hand fed with a fork…. There, there Kita, you’re still my fav…… I love the way you sit and beg to go for a ride… Never giving up...

…….with a few bumps here and there.  Mom is doing so much better, she has a visiting nurse everyday and insists on getting up at 8:00 to be dressed and made up for her ‘company’.  Other than that, I have instructions….’Absolutely NO visitors’!  My...