………but wait, I’m getting ahead of myself.  Here I am last Wednesday morning, off to LAX. NOTE to SELF:  While you may love that bag, please remember to take one with lots of pockets for ‘stuff’….and, it should only weigh a few ounces. SECOND NOTE to...

……Brush painting class a week ago Saturday with new students Katherine & Peter, her dad.  Peter said class was like stepping into one of my YouTube videos when he saw me in my ‘white’ shirt!  So funny. After class it was off to Whole Foods for our Easter...

…..Is a ‘Cirque de Soleil’ production. This ten story high big top is as awesome as the state of the art show inside. Located at 777 N. Front Street in Burbank, the show has been extended through April 14th. There were three girls and their mom sitting in front of...

………..and time to party! This is THE all time fantabulous experience, especially when the party is at Farnaz’s! Here I am at the entrance anticipating wonders to behold…….. I arrived right on time (8:00) because at nine I turn into a pumpkin (more on that later). A lot...

…….is definitely in order after 2 day at CarMax and the DMV.  Did you know you can’t sell a car to CarMax without current DMV registration stickers which you cannot get if the ‘vehicle’ hasn’t passed the smog test?  You did? Well, you’re a smarty and you...

I recently blogged about the Gardens but there was so much more to tell you and I hope this will entice you to visit if you have not recently had the experience.  This is the perfect time of year, everything lush and coming into bloom & blossom.  The air...

…..started with a private tour of the Huntington Botanical Gardens in San Marino with Ann Richardson, retired former chief curator.  Brush painters remember Ann being in the studio class and miss her greatly since she’s moved to California City. We’re behind the...

……this 8th annual sold out event was held at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, CA and was produced by Jamie Nichols, Violet and Jessica’s dance teacher extraordinaire! MISSION STATEMENT To present accessible concert dance as a leading art form to the diverse Los Angeles...

….that’s actually the name of this charming, very ‘girlie’ restaurant.  Alissa & Sarkis created this little hidden gem on Wilson and were present, working owners for years.  The place was always crowded but not so last week.  It was the first time I...

…….is one of the final ten contestants on American Idol.  His performance last week was amazing and the judges reacted accordingly.  I’m ‘obsessed’ with Nicki Minaj who has turned out to be quite a surprise with great critiques and a toned down personal...