…….We’re all delighted to know that the Pasadena Playhouse is fully in the black and able to present outstanding plays such as the ‘Heiress’ under the fine guidance of Sheldon Epps, its Artistic Director. It was a lovely evening….... But first, a birthday celebration...

…..was the guest speaker at Woodbury University’s ‘President’s Roundtable’ for ‘A TALK WITH ELEANOR CLIFT FROM “INSIDE THE BELTWAY” to the 5 Freeway.’ This most respected journalist writes about politics and policy in Washington and her column ‘Capitol Letter’ appears...

…..but it certainly was the evening sun.  I hope you had a chance to see the spectacular, bright and beautiful moon Saturday evening. Here’s what it looked like from the patio as it crested the ridge. The sky is aglow! So big…so bright! Everything was so sparkly,...

…..Is this what you call play here? I prefer more civilized company… these puppy’s are crazy! Someone get me out of here… Why do they call you Pickles?  Wait, don’t tell me. That’s a good sit Pickles. Is that really necessary? I thought I told you to behave!!!...

………was held at an exquisite backdrop, the Millennium Biltmore in downtown Los Angeles, Saturday evening and was perhaps the most spectacular ever. Conceived and produced by Kathryn Hagen the new Fashion Chair, with the theme of ‘A Creative Mash-up of Music and...

  Oh Shaun, I just love that….. Perhaps I should begin at the beginning.  About a week ago I was driving up the hill and noticed a new hiker.  Pulling into the garage, I went for the mail and who walks by but that very same person who asked me if I...

…….in Monterey Park was the location for a panel discussion on “Round the Clock: Chinese American Artists Working in Los Angeles” which was part of ‘Pacific Standard Time: Art in L.A. 1945-1980’ celebrating the birth of the L.A. art scene and sponsored by the Getty...

…..is the most amazing Brush painter and master calligrapher.  I’m delighted to be able to have ‘Tom’ teach a calligraphy class in my studio on the first Saturday of each month. This past Saturday was the opening reception for Tom’s most recent exhibition at the...

Matt’s my best bud and the coolest Heavy Metal rocker I know….can I join the band…can I…. can I Matt? PPLLEEASSSEEEEE!!!!!! Matthew, as you know, I’m a working dog and currently unemployed.  ‘Contractor’ would look great on my resume and I could carry your...

…there just aren’t enough adjectives for me to begin to describe Mason Williams, composer and performer of the mega hit ‘CLASSICAL GAS’, winner of 3 Grammy Awards, the most played, most loved instrumental hit of all time. Add to that so many other accomplishments in...