MORNING IN RICHMOND VIRGINIA…..
……..brought beautiful blue skies and a 90 degree temperature! I thought it best to start the day with a hearty breakfast in my room. Just one photo before I go…. A partial view of the grounds at the Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel. And I’m off with lovely...
KITA’S FIRST DOG PARK ADVENTURE……
……….was thankfully uneventful. I went with Trudy and Geoff who walk her early each morning. Geoff drove and it was quite a sight seeing the three of us in the car with Kita barely under control. Trudy had suggested Kita go to this park near the Zoo so she...
WE HAVE TO GO BACK……..
………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...
WILBUR the POT BELLY PIG and other stories….
……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...
CAVALIA’S ODYSSEO………
…..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...
IT’S ‘NOWRUZ’, PERSIAN NEW YEAR……..
………..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...
THINKING OF PLEASANT TIMES…..
…….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...
THE HUNTINGTON BOTANICAL GARDENS, San Marino, California…
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...
A PERFECT DAY…….
…..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...
CELEBRATE DANCE 2013…..
……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...
WELCOME…
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!
