……..Valerie was so dear to invite me to a luncheon at the California Club on Wednesday.  It was the perfect respite from the past two weeks of concern about mom after her fall.  Heartfelt thanks to all for the love you sent her way.  After our 2nd  doctors visit...

…..were the dances of choice for ‘DANCE DOWNTOWN’ at the Music Center Friday evening.  Saw lots of cowboy boots as a lot of people seemed to have gotten the memo. Tomiko & I were on our way to Kendall’s Brasserie…. and once there the menu had to be studied...

……curating and cataloging my artwork. ……..the job will probably take a couple of weeks…..or longer…. everything is being assigned a number along with it’s listed title. We had several Nespresso coffee breaks….. ….It helped a lot……. But, when Sandie phoned I was ready...

……with Lynne, Kc and Violet, co-conspirators in planning a surprise birthday celebration for me. The mystery began when Lynne picked me up ….. I had no clue where we were going.  Lynne knows all the special routes and I was delighted to drive thru Stadium Way off...

…..at The Arroyo del Rey ‘Salon on the Spiritually Creative life’. Satinder Dhiman, author of ‘Seven Habits of Highly Fulfilled People’ spoke of the seven gifts ‘as habits of mind geared toward attaining lasting fulfillment – gifts of pure motivation, gratitude,...

Since 1919 Musso & Frank’s has been an icon of Hollywood’s golden era….It’s a time capsule as nothing inside has changed including the worn red leather booths. Gentlemen’s Quarterly has called their martini perfect, the standard against which all others must be...

…………began the moment the fragrance of Gardenia’s enveloped me as I walked up the garden path to her front door.  You know I turn into a pumpkin at 9:00 so I arrived right on time which was probably early but that gave me a chance to take some pictures before the...

…….were the wondrous subject in class at the Huntington & in the studio this month!  This was inspired by my seeing them at Trader Joe’s.  They are here for such a short time & I so hope you are able to get some. Diana Jeong was experimenting in one...

…..and it was the BEST birthday ever beginning with Amy bringing over this amazing floral creation. Amy did all the stunning flowers for mom’s birthday celebration.  Here’s another view…. If you want an amazing floral creation call Amy at 818.625.5243 or...

…..on Saturday but first I have to show you a picture of ORB winning the Kentucky Derby. It’s official! O.K., on to the Fiesta.  This event benefits USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center & Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. I did buy a ticket but honestly, the...