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JULY FLEW BY

If I turn around, the summer will be over, so I want to be sure to enjoy each wonderful moment! The best high after the 4th of July celebration was seeing Mamma Mia. We were in the absolute first row which was great as we saw everyone close up including the musicians....

I LOVE THE 4TH OF JULY…

It's grilled cheese sandwiches, games and unmitigated joy! Preparations start a week before the 4th. Tomatoes give the cheese sandwiches that special something but they have to be sliced thin and well drained. Party favors. The caricature is from the year before, when...

JUNE FLEW BY…

...with memorable moments such as delightful Peggy treating us to an evening of MUSE/IQUE at the Huntington. My birthday celebrations continued with lovely Marine and her delightful sister Eliza treating me at The Capital Grille. Another great movie night with Curtis...

MAY REMINICENSE

April was so very difficult that I'm going to skip right past it to delightful May. Perhaps it's because May is my birthday month but I really think there's so much more to look forward to in the month. Veronica pulled several landscapes for collector Pam to select...

CONTINUING MARCH

A highlight of March has to be being serenaded by Universal Renaissance man, my friend Stanley Penner, playing a bit of Mozart, Brahms and more... ...on his Bösendorfer. I was told to "Look up!" So many treasurers... A lovely "Gratitude Luncheon" at the Athenaeum....

MARCHING THROUGH MARCH

The Children's Festival was a wonderful way to begin the month. Three days of getting up at five, wearing a white apron and helping all the kids find their way to seats at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion for an exciting dance performance by the Hubbard Street Dance...

SHORT BUT WONDERFUL

February, being the shortest month, has to cram a lot of joyful happenings..I can't think of a better way to begin the month than by celebrating Susie Kat's birthday at the Jonathan Beach Club! Yours truly, Maggie, Susie's cousin, Carol Soucek King, our amazing...

JANUARY, AND THE NEW YEAR BEGINS…

I'm not too sure what to make of January. Perhaps it's because December is such an amazing high with Christmas and New Years that it's hard to re-focus on business as usual. Well, maybe not as usual but certainly not at the extreme! It took Veronica and me two days to...

THE MOST WONDERFUL NEW YEAR’S …

began with guests getting their bling on. Here Alexis decides on hers. Also, signing the guest book and indicating what yummy treat they brought. Here's Jan making her entry. And with her bling on. Then it was time for amazing Magician Tom to mesmerize all of us,...

CHRISTMAS AND SO MUCH MORE!

Valerie Foster Hoffman is truly the Hostess With the Mostest, a real-life Auntie Mame! And to be at her Christmas party is to partake of an unforgettable experience. Cookies anyone? With Sherry in the garden. With Santa and our Lovely Hostess! Photographer Karl....

The AMERICANA in Glendale…..

……is always a good place to go for a movie and good eats!  Also, the ‘APPLE’ store there is wonderful and I love the genius bar!!! Mimi & I saw ‘Hope Springs’ and I was surprised at how charming it was.  Worthy of a large popcorn! Good eats always at...

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KITA’S PEEP’S # 4

Samuel, I’m still unemployed and think I could really be an asset in your car detailing business.  I get them dirty, you clean them up.  How does that sound? I hear a noise….perhaps a visitor? Lynne’s working with my ‘stay’.  Lot’s of luck Lynne! You...

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LAKESIDE GOLF CLUB…..

….was party central for the “Kiwanis  Club of Burbank’s 15th Annual Gala honoring Dr. Kenneth and Mrs.. Rose Nielsen”…August 18, 2012 I just love this club…there really is a lake!!! And here’s the lovely couple….so cute! These kids were adorable and who can...

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LOBSTER NIGHT at the CALIFORNIA CLUB…..

……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. ...

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CUTE STUFF…..

…..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...

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DANNY CHEN’S SECOND WORKSHOP…..

….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...

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DANNY-HAN-LIN CHEN…..

…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...

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ANOTHER FOODIE ALERT…..

….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...

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BOUCHON…

….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...

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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!

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