LEONARD COHEN’S SOLD OUT TOUR de FORCE at the NOKIA THEATRE.…
…..did not disappoint his 7,000 plus fans who were spellbound by this brilliant performer, singer of songs and poet of the ages. One can’t help but rhapsodize!!! I’m soooooo excited!!!! Love ‘The Nokia Theatre’! Eager fans….. Lines were endless for L.C....
TEATIME at the GETTY VILLA with CLARA…
YUMMIES………. More as we play ‘all gone’! Clara gives it an A+ and so do I! This is the famous Carrot cake recipe that the Tearoom presents: Waiting for our docent tour….Clara is now a docent as well and I’m looking forward to following along on one of her...
KITA’S OWIE…..
…..is healed now so I though I’d post about her journey. The vet told us to keep the bandage on the infected ‘paw’ dry so nurse Vicki and assistant Nikka were elected to change the dressing. Fun huh????? Wondering what kept her so still?????????? Why...
DEBBIE at ROBERT BURGER ANTIQUE FURNITURE RESTORATIONS……
…….is beyond amazing! If you have a dog you understand why there would be a great need for such a person. Kita loved the kitchen cabinets much better than a squeaky toy! (There was also a tasty bar stool.) Ahha….tools of the trade and secret weapons…(Hence the...
ROSE & KEN’S HALLOWEEN BASH…..
…..is a yearly event not to be missed. Especially when you get a bag of home made caramel corn to take home. That was my pre-requisite for going. Empanada’s anyone? Ready to party….. This is so fabulous….almost life size! O.K., now I’m really scared….. The...
SATINDER DHIMAN HAS SPENT A LIFETIME…..
….pursuing a life of the mind. Articulate and with a wide ranging frame of reference that he generously shares, Satinder has distilled his thinking on attaining lasting fulfillment in his latest book, ‘THE SEVEN HABITS of HIGHLY FULFILLED PEOPLE: Journey from...
LINGNAN STYLE not to be confused with Gangman style….
……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. ...
DINNER IN MOROCCO (sort of)…..
……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...
TIME FOR A LITTLE CULTURE….
….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...
#5 of KITA’S FRIENDS…..
….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…....
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!
