The Historic JONATHAN CLUB…..
…..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...
KEN NIELSEN, WOODBURY UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT was going to retire within a year…..
….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...
The LOS ANGELES COUNTRY CLUB……..
…..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...
HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES…
CHEZ NOUS…..
…..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? ...
BEAUTY ALL AROUND……
…….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...
WATCHING GRASS GROW…….
…….I can’t believe I was actually watching this amazing creature for five minutes. Let’s see how long you last……four minutes into it I start taping on the window…. I figured one more hour and he’d make it to the other window! A quick view from the other...
The Cat…
…..of all cats…..wisest of the wise…bravest of the brave. This cat patrols the neighborhood and our patio is on its scheduled route. How it has escaped the coyotes is beyond me but it does. Kita goes nuts of course and demands an explanation as to why this...
SOME DOGGIES AT THE GROVE…..
……… I missed so many but here are a few….. Far right….walking away. A J. Crew customer. Hurry. hurry……… Had to snap the antique cars before the road show closed…..remember the Woodies? Sooooooooooooo cool! Rows and rows of fun……….. I wouldn’t want to venture forth on...
NANCY SILVERTON’S ‘SHORT ORDER’ at THE GROVE……
……my #1 pick for my B-day treat! Helpful John, our delightful server…. Decisions, decisions, decisions…. “Go ahead…open your present!” Virgil’s Zero Real Cola “You’ll Swear it’s Made in Heaven”. Tomiko go the ‘Frisee Lardon Raft’. Grass-fed beef (sorry vegans),...
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!