….and three students from my class at the Huntington Botanical Gardens attended. Michal came upstairs to say hi to Monica before he walked Kita. Amazingly creative, talented Diana! Beautiful paintings…. Jasmine…our little STAR! She was really working that iPad! Great...

…renowned Canadian artist, taught his unique style of contemporary Chinese Brush painting in the studio yesterday to 15 appreciative students! Danny began by demonstrating how to create a magnificent Snowy Egret! Time for the students to begin….. Danny’s wife Hilda...

….next to McDonald’s, the most delicious fries ever are at ‘Recess’ on upper Brand in Glendale.  Couldn’t decide so we got the garlic fries AND the sweet potato fries!!! More RECESS treats….. Playground indeed!  Hi Mimi!!! Tomiko & I are sushi...

….nobody does it better than Thomas Keller and if you can’t be at the French Laundry or Per Se, this is the next best thing…(well kinda.) There ought to be a club for people who are impelled to photograph their food!!! On the other hand…. Heavenly pate……I’m salivating...

…..was the scene of the grand party celebrating Dr. Kenneth Nielsen’s retirement & his 16 year journey as Woodbury University’s 12th President.  Need I say it was bittersweet. Richard King, Chairman Emeritus, spoke of his interaction with Ken as a member of...

….what to do?  Why ‘BIKING FOR DOLLARS’ of course as only the inimitable Rose Nielsen could do.  The goal…to raise money for a scholarship fund at Woodbury in Ken’s name to honor his 16 years of service.…….who would ever dream so big!  After a year of...

…..was the lovely setting for a delightful baby shower….. Proud as can be mom Valerie on the far left with beautiful daughter and mother-to-be Vanessa dressed in smiles and blue cause guess what…It’s a BOY!   On the far right is co-host and all around...

…..is a delightful restaurant in Toluca Lake.  It’s been there for as long as I can remember and is a great place for Sunday brunch or lunch.  It’s especially fun to sit outside if you bring doggie!!!  Yuki was well known here. See that croissant? ...

…….especially the Jacarandas! It’s so lovely when they bloom…. My garden is small but mighty! Especially the roses….. On a clear day you can see forever….. Like looking at a miracle…… I’m fascinated by the Matilija poppies….they’re so delicate…..blowing in the...