…..and the wonderful thing about blogging is being able to look back and see all the extraordinary events that would otherwise just be a blur like those speeded up traffic video’s. It helps to be fully present but having a photo and some notes makes sure nothing gets tossed into the ‘sea of forgetfulness’! Then too, there are events worthy of being shared and I had more than my share this week.
The yearly brunch at Rose & Ken’s is always meaningful as it’s a time to ‘catch up’ with people I rarely see. It’s good to have a reminder to keep in touch with people we care for and making sure they know it! Driving there with Joan is a bonus in the ‘catch-up’ department.
What struck me the most????? Blondie, their two year old Golden who started the day like this…
….and ended it like this….
…..No kidding, she didn’t move at all and I suspect it’s because she had too much of this…Perhaps I should get one for Kita.
…..After stopping at mom’s I dashed off to Pirch for some last minute gifts and discovered the chef’s in the back who gladly ply you with food….which was just what I needed after that BIG brunch!
Tuesday Clara and I were to be at ‘Eliot Project’s’ first collection hosted by Gratus, a Beverly Hills boutique on Canon. Clara decided to have dinner at Mastro’s which is right down the block. Well, I thought I had entered a man cave…..it’s a toss back to the fifties (shrimp cocktails?) when real men ate real meat!!!! Women were outnumbered about 10 to 1.
O.K. Clara, go ahead…. let’s see who can finish this carnivore's delight after you just had a crab cake and I polished off two marrow bones. Help!!! (The mashed potatoes were Clara’s idea….I’m innocent!)
I wasn’t kidding about the marrow bones but forgot to mention the Caesar salad. Gosh you’d think we were going to dig ditches somewhere! Kita was delirious with the bones and with the extras the server placed in my ‘doggie bag’.
Back to what really matter’s. Eliot Project’s is the brilliant creation of Elizabeth’s son John-David along with his partner, designed to create chemo port accessible FASHION clothing with the purchases used to fund art classes for cancer patients and survivors. This is done through www.elizabethscanvas.org developed to empower through the creative process. Do yourself a favor and check it out…I promise you you’ll be inspired.
Here’s Lizzie with son John-David who I must add is a Harvard University Fellow and not the movie star you’re thinking he might be.
And here’s yours truly with Lizzie….gosh I love her!
Meanwhile, Clara’s checking out the boutique…
Seriously…….
And here’s some of the amazing fashions….
Crowd scene….
The big disappointment was to have missed Miss Judith and Eileen who left early to bring care and comfort to a needy friend. They are truly my templates for being a friend. Next day ….class at the Huntington where I was barely able to demonstrate these Koi (Carp in China) as I was feeling like a hibernating bear after Mastro’s!.
And of course Thursday evening it was time to bring a yummy dinner to mom and Nikka. I always try for something different but as it was pouring the only choice was giving the car to the valet on Brand and then walking thru the Americana condo lobby to Nordstrom for Bar Verde. (The still don’t have the plaque at my booth so I sat at the bar.) Can you see the TWO hamburgers the fellow next to me devoured? WOW, talk about carnivores.
Hiro Christoph, the manager was there…..it’s always fun to see him…..
…..and he brought me a complimentary Ahi Tuna Poke while I was waiting……I was stunned but quite happy about it!
Friday I went to Chinatown to pick up Tony’s amazing work (why didn’t I take pictures of it?????? Bummer…… and also deliver Lynne’s beautiful work to be framed and mounted. It was the very last day Agnes would accept any art work and how we will all miss her. I told her the class would love to take her to lunch when she settles into her ‘retirement’.
I think Saturday’s annual class Christmas party was so special it should have a separate blog…..sooooo…to be continued.
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