WILLIE NELSON…..
…….In her excellent book ‘The Artist’s Way’, Julia Cameron (along with Mark Bryan) suggests taking one’s self out on a date and that’s exactly what I did because no one wanted to go with me to the Willie Nelson concert at Disney Hall. Can you imagine????? I was...
KITA & the TRASH COLLECTORS….
………This is back in February. I can tell because this harness hasn’t fit for some time. Anyway, here’s our usual stance at the edge of the driveway…………waiting, waiting, waiting for someone, anyone to come by and play. It could happen from either direction….....
KITA HONEY…..SIT!!!
……I thought I had posted this as it’s from late in January.
WISTERIA……….
………..is there anything more wonderful? I so look forward to watching the Wisteria come into full blossom each year. Those wonderful barren branches that twist and turn about winding their way to new areas to grasp on to. Springtime and the little pod...
THE BOWERS MUSEUM…………..
…..in Santa Ana has such spectacular special exhibits that when Ann asked me if I’d like to go to the ‘WARRIORS TOMBS and TEMPLES’ exhibit I jumped at the chance. As Ann is now retired (but active as ever in all manner of civic duties) and living in California...
CELEBRATE DANCE 2012…..
…….is the amazing production of Violet’s dance instructor, Jamie Nichols who brings together the best of the best dance companies for a yearly recital at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, CA. When Violet asked me if I’d like to be her guest it probably took a nano...
BLANKIE of LOVE………….
……Well here it is, each precious and beautiful piece, lovingly designed and knitted by Sandie…..all combined together into this beautiful blankie for grandbaby Jacob AKA ‘Jakie’! I can’t describe how soft and cuddly it feels, each knitted square with it’s own...
THE CONTORTIONIST…..
Does this look comfortable to you? Can anyone explain Kita’s love of sleeping in wildly strange positions?
MEET MATT, KITA’S ANGEL…..
and musician extraordinaire! Matt and buddies Joe and Greg are graduates of Musicians Institute in Hollywood and have their own record label…’Heavyocity Records’. Matt has his own band, ‘DELPHIAN’ and as if this talent isn’t enough, he also does...
RECESS on BRAND in GLENDALE……..
Where I’ve been bad – very, very bad. This Kobe burger gets me salivating just looking at it. There’s cheddar cheese, BACON, and avocado. If that’s not artery clogging enough…delicious garlicky fries finish it off!!! (I figured the tomato slices made it...
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!
