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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....

MOVING ON TOWARDS CHRISTMAS

The partying began at the California Club for the CTG Affiliates' Annual Christmas Luncheon. There are beautiful mystery boxes that everyone bids on....here's the one I got. Delightful Mary Kay with her treasure box. Sweet Diane chats with Artistic Director Snehal...

BEST THANKSGIVING EVER!

It's impossible to express how much I love Thanksgiving! Shopping for all of my traditional recipes starts about a week before, and this time it only took five trips! I begin with making the cranberries the Sunday before Thanksgiving, and the next day, the stuffing....

NOVEMBER’S JOY

Sandie girl came to the studio to work on her Christmas card. It's so lovely, but I can't show it to you just yet! This is where it all began on November 6th. Backup from the water drainage area. It's the 25th and work continues... On to lighter moments. Dinner at...

ANOTHER BIRTHDAY AND SO MUCH MORE

It was time to celebrate delightful Patricia Faber and sooo much fun was had by all! Architrect Miller Yee Fong had to leave early so he wasn't in the group photo. Happiest of birthdays dear Patricia! Make a wish!!! Soooo cute! I was so thrilled to see the recent...

OCTOBER MEANS SAYING GOODBYE TO SUMMER

Each year I'm determined to really enjoy summer and then find it's October and I wonder what happened. The upside to that is beginning the month with the Huntington Botanical Garden's Mid Autumn Moon Festival where we have a booth and get to see many of my wonderful...

CONTINUING SEPTEMBER

For a short month, September had a lot going on, continuing with the Center Theatre Group Affiliates New Member Orientation Meeting. "Giving the Gift of Theatre to the Next Generation." Afterwards, Christine Hart, VP Programs for the Affiliates, and Sweet Diane visit...

A BEAUTIFUL BLANKIE….

..for precious Jacob aka JAKIE! After class last Saturday, Sandie showed Lynne and me the labor of love she has created for dear grandbaby Jacob.  She and hubby Dr. Jim are rightfully floating on a cloud of sheer delight…and who can blame them.   Sandie is...

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More of Kita’s Friends…….

I finally sat after being told I was NOT a good dog.  What’s their problem?  I’m excited to see Cathy that’s all.  Besides, I got confused by their matching colors.  Wonder why mom wears those gloves? See, I’m better now.  June said so! O.K....

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THE COOKIE LADY…..

…..I want to tell you about Trudy…..actually….TRUDY of the BIG HEART! If there’s an animal or human on the hill that needs help of any sort……Trudy is there in a big way.  She and hubby Geoff walk the hill and Trudy always has a pocket filled with doggie...

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Who Told…

…..the Chinese Magnolia’s to bud and bloom? The tree was barren and then……   It starts like this….. And voila! So utterly beautiful….. The Bearded Iris got jealous and decided to show off…… My camera angle isn’t the best but you get the idea….Rhapsody in White….....

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I LOVE LISA BOWMAN…..

…..but you can kinda guess that from these photos. Lisa as you may know, is the inspired creator of www.thereligionnetwork.com.  I suggested recently that it might be called ‘The Inspiration Network’ as that’s exactly what it is.  Lisa’s posts each week are...

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VALERIE’S BIRTHDAY PARTY…..

…..was so exquisite and just about beyond description but I’ll do my best. First we were greeted by Crystal Valet  service and there, at the entrance, were huge pastel balloons in the shapes of potted flowers.  Then the amazing Helga gave everyone their...

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Tom’s Back…….

…….and you can see how happy everyone is!!! I think I need a new camera….this doesn’t do the calligraphers justice…..     The master at work….. We could spend all day watching Tom …. Did you know Diana does Search and Rescue?  How fun is that!!! Tom and...

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PETCO PUPPY PLAY DATE…..

  OK Let’s go! I don’t want to be late!!! Since we stopped for a snack at ‘HABIT’ I might as well greet my fans!   What have you got?   Yes, that’s my name. OK guys one at a time… Yes, I know, I’m irresistible but settle down. Enough! How did you like...

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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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