……whose work is represented in more than 600 corporate, public, civic, museum, university & private collections WORLDWIDE! This amazing sculptor, painter, designer & teacher has even done major projects listed under ‘Concept Design & Studio Production...

…..is the most prolific artist I know….. fulfilling Malcolm Gladwell’s premise in ‘Outliers’ that you have to put in at least 10,000 hours at your craft to be good/great.  Gayle has done that and more with a body of work that spans a lifetime of travel to every...

…..Ever wonder why the contents of these orange boxes are such objects of desire? Click the link below and wonder no more.  http://www.lesmainsdhermes.com/en/film

…..What can I say……………When I got the invitation to attend the Rolls-Royce ‘Ride and Drive’ Event at Hotel Bel-Air  I suspected it might be tons of fun but I had nooooo idea!!! Coincidentally, it was Tomiko’s birthday so what better way to celebrate than lunch at...

…….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...

………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….....

……I thought I had posted this as it’s from late in January.

………..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...

…..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...

…….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...