Yesterday started off a bit bumpy and I wanted to write but Blogger.com was unavailable. Ahh, technology...more on that later.
When I woke up, I was in a less than spirited mood. I awoke to clouds and cooler weather. Not something to expect for SoCal in August. In all honesty, it was more me than the weather. I quickly changed things around.
I took the dog for a walk but we did not run into any other furry friends, perhaps 7:30am was too early.
When we got back I gave him a treat. Then threw a toy and we proceeded to do our typical chaise around the cocktail table. Rex now leaps up onto the sofa and back down to the floor to go around again. When tugging on the toy, the whites of his eyes show which means he's in a very playful mood- recalling his puppy stage!
Then, I got ambitious to make a smoothy just for work. This sent me on the right path and my day turned out great.
Meeting up for drinks with work people in the evening on Melrose just a few blocks from my place, I was able to get back to the home front at a reasonable time. Just enough to pleasantly round out the summer weekday.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Friday, August 5, 2011
Friday, August 5, 2011
The other night I met up with a lovely couple who have become fairly recent friends- they both are successful and fun. Most importantly, they know how to have a conversation. With a relatively impromptu meet up for a non-profit art opening at the Mondrian Hotel in LA, we enjoyed the atmosphere (I also had a great conversation with a trio from Beirut- about the same latitude as LA). And with a hop-skip-& a-jump, off to the Standard Hotel to enjoy the food, atmosphere and live music while catching up on all of our lives. They are getting married soon so it was a great way to re-connect before they are in wedlock!
The interiors of both places and outdoor areas were noteworthy as they are both popular hotels on the sunset strip. Designed by the Starck-Schrager design hotel partnerships for the Mondrian and The Standard Hollywood by Andre'Balazs, the first of Balazs' Standard Hotels.
The Mondrian
The Standard
The interiors of both places and outdoor areas were noteworthy as they are both popular hotels on the sunset strip. Designed by the Starck-Schrager design hotel partnerships for the Mondrian and The Standard Hollywood by Andre'Balazs, the first of Balazs' Standard Hotels.
The Mondrian
The Standard
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011
Debt Deal is passed. Still yet to be seen is the stability or possible lack there of for such a late deal for our obscene debt. Our Nation clearly has a problem with OVER spending from the Top down.
No new Tax increases (republicans vow to make sure & democrats left to compromise)mean that the wealthy won't lose any money but the less fortunate people who benefit with government funds will have the brunt of the burdon, i.e. social security or military won't get paid. It's a classic case of the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer.
I saw on 60 Minutes last Sunday, July 31st, 2011 about a story on Brazil (re-run but more poingnant for today). They have an economic boom right now. One reason they say this happened was that the poor were given X amount of $ which was then pumped back into the economy. Purchases were made for appliances such as Refridgerators, Ovens/Stove tops, etc. This increased production (jobs) and brought individuals a little closer to economic stability. (discovering new oil reserves also helps) It's a great example, not to mention they have NO interest in War and haven't been in one since the 19th Century.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/12/09/60minutes/main7134185.shtml
As the saying goes, 'Work smarter not harder!'
No new Tax increases (republicans vow to make sure & democrats left to compromise)mean that the wealthy won't lose any money but the less fortunate people who benefit with government funds will have the brunt of the burdon, i.e. social security or military won't get paid. It's a classic case of the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer.
I saw on 60 Minutes last Sunday, July 31st, 2011 about a story on Brazil (re-run but more poingnant for today). They have an economic boom right now. One reason they say this happened was that the poor were given X amount of $ which was then pumped back into the economy. Purchases were made for appliances such as Refridgerators, Ovens/Stove tops, etc. This increased production (jobs) and brought individuals a little closer to economic stability. (discovering new oil reserves also helps) It's a great example, not to mention they have NO interest in War and haven't been in one since the 19th Century.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/12/09/60minutes/main7134185.shtml
As the saying goes, 'Work smarter not harder!'
Friday, July 29, 2011
Friday, July 29, 2011
Off to the Friday night adult swim at the neighborhood pool to get my Michael Phelps on!!!
Pan Pacific Park
(not me, it's Michael Phelps):)
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
SUMMER!
A palm tree photo I took yesterday on a stroll- the day before Summer
What's a more appropriate way to start the first day of summer off without seeing Ellen DeGeneres being chased by the paparazzi in LA?! Or being invited to a Summers Eve Revel party to enjoy drinks and outdoor mingling?
Longer days and shorter nights, I welcome with open arms this time of year!
A palm tree photo I took yesterday on a stroll- the day before Summer
What's a more appropriate way to start the first day of summer off without seeing Ellen DeGeneres being chased by the paparazzi in LA?! Or being invited to a Summers Eve Revel party to enjoy drinks and outdoor mingling?
Longer days and shorter nights, I welcome with open arms this time of year!
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
This past weekend I saw the first Summer Nights series concerts of 2011 by KPCC with NPR. The concert featured Diego Garcia in old Pasadena. This was enjoyable and a margarita was in hand!
The Album Cover is
Tranquil & Appealing!
"The Songs Conjure The Spirit Of 1970s Romantic Troubadours Like Sandro, Jose Jose, And Jobim With Introspective Lyrics, Lush String Arrangements And Delicate Spanish Guitars."
Courtesy of:
http://www.latinscene.com/diego-garcia_you_were_never_there
ALSO...!
A fantastic Friday evening was had at Hollyhock House, the first building by Frank Lloyd Wright in Los Angeles- located on Olive Hill just off Hollywood Boulevard. It was a fundraising celebration for restoration of the grounds and what would be his 144th birthday!
Photo courtesy of: http://hollyhockhouse.net/
The celebration included tours, silent auction, live swing music and of course, Birthday Cake! The Art Deco Society of Los Angeles was a big contributor of the event with its included colorful members fashioned in 1920's outfits.
I was the lucky bid winner for this book;
Nice!
Tranquil & Appealing!
"The Songs Conjure The Spirit Of 1970s Romantic Troubadours Like Sandro, Jose Jose, And Jobim With Introspective Lyrics, Lush String Arrangements And Delicate Spanish Guitars."
Courtesy of:
http://www.latinscene.com/diego-garcia_you_were_never_there
ALSO...!
A fantastic Friday evening was had at Hollyhock House, the first building by Frank Lloyd Wright in Los Angeles- located on Olive Hill just off Hollywood Boulevard. It was a fundraising celebration for restoration of the grounds and what would be his 144th birthday!
Photo courtesy of: http://hollyhockhouse.net/
The celebration included tours, silent auction, live swing music and of course, Birthday Cake! The Art Deco Society of Los Angeles was a big contributor of the event with its included colorful members fashioned in 1920's outfits.
I was the lucky bid winner for this book;
Nice!
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