"Reading My Father"

With her exquisite writing, Alexandra Styron makes it clear she is the daughter of a brilliant writer.  "Reading My Father" is a poignant autobiography exploring that stormy relationship. 

An Artist is Born

Malibu A Way of Life

It is so easy to simply stop into our local garden center to get a quick shot of beauty.  ...so bountiful and joyous. 

Gypsy Robe

Tonight are the 66th Annual Tony Awards.  An award not given on air is one dancers give to each other.  Honoring a dancer with the revolving GYPSY ROBE is a tradition. In 1983 the tradition continued in Hollywood at the annual Gypsy Awards. 

In 2011 this GYPSY ROBE was awarded at the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. 

Yucca Dotting the Mountains

I have been noticing these Yucca as they began their blooming.  The mountains, canyons and beaches seem to have many more than usual. 

Leo Carrillo State Park

...leaving our place, just a short walk down a beautiful beach we come to Leo Carrillo State Beach. 

Screen Actors Guild to SAG-AFTRA

I am proudly showing my newly-arrived SAG-AFTRA card.  Since 1993 I have been a member of the Screen Actors Guild. 

The merger with the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists has created the largest union in the entertainment and media industry.

(P. S. My professional name is Spangler Cummings). 

Algonquin in Malibu

I took this photograph of Algonquin chairs on the dunes at Broad Beach.  Today I am taking my camera on a walk  from here to the Leo Carrillo Beach.  Let's see what happens.