……was the subject this month at both the Huntington and studio classes.  It was introduced in China around the turn of the last century and brought a French Impressionist’s view along with the use of opaque white to traditional Chinese Brush painting. ...

……was the theme for a memorable evening based on Sandie’s travels to Morocco.  When you bring home lots of spices, that’s an occasion to party! Sandie had her favorite cheese shop prepare this tempting tray for us….My favorite fig jam was included….. This...

….what a beautiful sky on the way to UCLA’s Royce Hall. This was the most amazing dance company…. in the mode of Twyla Tharp….They had moves I didn’t know bodies were capable of and stunning choreography. I always love seeing this Romanesque Revival style...

….thank you Andrew, I can see much better from up here! O.K. Skye, you think this is funny because???? But I can see so much better….does this position make me look fat? Andrew is this a new maneuver? I love watching TV & tossing my ball during commercials…....

……was held at the history rich Beverly Wilshire Hotel…. now an exquisite Four Seasons. When guests entered the Grand Ballroom they were given a goodie bag and this ‘Passport’ ….next our photographs were taken to place in the passports….   It’s always terrific...

……September 30th, Charles birthday and…..   ….dear Carol  brought MOON CAKES to celebrate!  Kita has her special way of saying thank you!     ….each cake came in it’s own special box…   ….and all those boxes were in this magnificent...

  Dinner at Molly’s….. Don’t you totally love a good Greek salad……… We were celebrating Victor’s birthday…..the cake’s from Porto’s of course….. The duck wrap at Wokano is sensational!!!! So is this shrimp dish…. And of course, the BEST green tea….. Returning to...

Hi Charles! Here it comes…. Turning & doubling back… Endeavor video from the deck! That was exhausting!

The intrigue of Chinese Landscape paintings… So it starts like this… About the misty mountains… Cute Harvest Moon pig from Pam & Wilbur… The pig is a moon cake in honor of the Harvest Moon Festival October 10th… Now let’s see the Japanese Garden after a year’s...

…..class at the Huntington….a world of Bamboo Talented Kathy brought daughter Kaley to the studio class.  Kaley is a master baker of yummy cookies!  Thanks Kaley!!! I so love Lauren’s dad Bill who travels here from time to time to visit us. Laurie always...