……was the theme for another sensational party hosted by amazing Valerie.  Foodies take note of this menu!   I wish I had gotten a better picture of beautiful Valerie but honestly, I was concentrating on the lovely table she designed for her guests. ...

…..these ladies, of a certain age, were driving along Glenoaks Blvd and I thought they were the cutest.  Note the luggage rack. You need the proper chapeau when you tour around….. Can you see all the European tags on the front? Trudy brought these back from...

….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...