Halloween's comin'

My version of, Munch's, THE SCREAM sits on the front porch...and...did you see that bloody hand reaching out of the large pot? Such fun...even at the garden center.

Paint Out

My dear friend, Jan, invited me to be a guest at an event benefiting the Autry National Center for Western Art. The master artists of the California Art Club were painting, plein air, on the grounds of Ventura Farms. Seeing these artists, being so capable as to create a complete work of art "right before your eyes," will never cease being a wonderment to me.

Making Movies

When driving past Zuma Beach in Malibu I couldn't resist stopping to see what movie was being made.

Seeing this little dog being given a quick refreshment let me know that there were no human stars here today.

Some of the co-stars were just about ready for their close ups, with Marmaduke.

Craft services was prepared...notice the doggie treats for these stars.

New York, I Love You

I do love New York, so it was easy to like this movie. Without blood, gore or muggings, New York, I Love You depicts sweet, sensitive vignettes all about relationships.

Malibu Pie Festival

I hope this pie won first prize. It could have been one of my mother's pies.

How lucky for my friend and I when happening on the 20th annual Malibu Pie Festival at the Malibu Country Mart.

So much more fun than simply judging the best pie; there was great live music, a silent auction, friends, celebrities, politicians, babies, out-of-towners and families.

The Painted Drum

There were times when reading Louise Erdrich's, "The Painted Drum," that I got so involved with the beautiful words as to forget noticing the story. Whether the scene was current or delving into history, I only knew I didn't want to put down the book.

Georgia O'Keefe

Did you ever wonder what hold Alfred Stieglitz had over the great American woman artist, Georgia O'Keefe? After seeing the made-for-television movie about this tempestuous relationship you will understand why. Jeremy Irons, portrays her irresistible dealer, photographer, lover, husband and champion. Unfortunately, there were others. Joan Allen plays a believably stoical O'Keefe, but Irons' portrayal of an oblivious Stieglitz will win awards.