These little paintings were intended as companion pieces for “Winter in New York.” While working on them, I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about them once finished. But then they got me. And I loved them. At…
Thursday Memories
As we gear up for next week’s Thanksgiving holiday, I’m choosing to share the photo shown above. Taken in 2002, it represents a gathering at the house of friends, near the sea. Big Mama was there, and I…
Devil Winds
We’re in the midst of some devil winds here in Los Angeles. And they’re not the type we’re used to. During autumn, we usually experience Santa Anas, which are warm or hot winds that blow everything about…
Peace for Paris
My heart breaks. Yours probably does, too. There are no words, only feelings. And so I pray – with vibrations. And with love. And with heartache. It is all I have, and it will never be enough…
“The Librarians”
Recently I saw an ad for a TNT show – “The Librarians.” The 2nd season just started and for some reason, I missed this show last year during its 1st season. I thought I’d give it a try,…
“The Other Woman”
Last Monday, when theaters across the country were dark, 25 theaters turned the lights on for a special event: a nationwide staged reading of “The Other Woman” by Victoria Zackheim. I attended one of the readings. I…
You Never Forget Your First
As I work away on the living room of the New Pad, I’m doing more than painting walls. For example, art must be hung – with intent. We have too much from which to choose (an embarrassment of…
Thursday Memories
I call this photo “Blurred Mikki” because, well, duh. I’m sharing it today because I’m feeling a bit blurred. I’m dragging a little from a long walk yesterday. I’m mentally sluggish from slow progress on the room…
Southern Knight
When I was a kid, the only version I knew of “Southern Nights” was Glen Campbell’s. And I liked it, sort of, because you could tell there was something to the song itself. Something almost magical. It didn’t…