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My Fifteen Minutes of Fame
On a Cheer Day, I can See Forever Lisa Ann K National Football Cheerleaders Alumni Organization – Philadelphia Chapter ALUMNI OF THE WEEK: Patricia Alfano 1965-1968 It was 1965, and I was trying to find myself—not that I was ever … Continue reading
Posted in California, Living, Misadventure, Music, Observations, Travel
Tagged Adventure, art, California, Cheerleading, Contests, Dancing, Friends, law, Living, Los Angeles, memories, New Jersey, NFL Cheerleaders, Observations, philadelphia, Philadelphia Eagles, Travel
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Hot in LA
The Sunset Strip in Los Angeles is known for its unconventionality—a freewheeling, act-as-crazy-as-you-want place where people see life as a big movie audition. One never knows if what is happening is really happening, or if it is just another film shoot. … Continue reading
Posted in California, DPChallenge, Living, Misadventure, Observations, Weekly writing Challenge, Writing challenges
Tagged California, DPChallenge, Ferrari, Hollywood, law, Living, Los Angeles, Misadventure, Movies, Rob Reiner, Sunset Strip, TMZ, Writing challenge
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Geishas with Guns
Sharing my art is how I express joy. It is also how I vent my frustration. I used to paint pictures of pretty flowers and bucolic scenes. Now, my work sports geishas with guns and ballerinas with baseball bats. Today, … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Culture, death, Family, geisha, Living, Misadventure, Observations, Research
Tagged art, culture, elderly, erin brockovich, Family, geisha, guns, law, Living, love, Misadventure, Observations, painted mannequin, spirituality, strong women
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Finding the Sun in Vancouver
“Maybe I should pour something for you that is a little more calming,” the sleepy-eyed, Seattle coffee shop barista remarked. Agitated with his slow service, I responded by rolling my eyes and loudly drumming my fingers on the counter. The … Continue reading
Posted in California, Culture, Family, Living, Misadventure, Observations, Parenting, Travel
Tagged California, Canada, enlightenment, Family, gratitude, Living, memories, Misadventure, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, San Diego, Seattle, Travel, Vancouver, Washington
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Weekly Writing Challenge–A Diverse Manner of Speaking
My friend still speaks with a New Jersey accent—but it is now laced with a Texas twang. Although he spent his formative years on the East Coast, his move to Austin, Texas affected his speech. A typical sentence from him … Continue reading
Art with a Soul
Rows of lush paintings and intricate sculptures dot the walls, while carefully arranged collections of jewelry, textiles and avant-garde creations grace the elegantly draped tables. A fashionable woman dressed in a chic, off-the-runway look bustles back and forth simultaneously tending … Continue reading
Posted in Art, California, Galleries, Living, Music, Observations, Travel
Tagged Art Gallery, beach, Buffalo Springfield, California, Charity, Living, Los Angeles, Music, Observations, philanthropy, sculpture, Sunset Boulevard, The Mamas and The Papas, Travel, Visual arts
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Reluctant Reflections and Non-Resolutions
Around the end of the year, we Americans feel compelled to look at the past 365 days and decide what we can do to make the next 365 days better. I was never one to get all excited over New … Continue reading
Posted in Art, California, Family, Friends, Living, Misadventure, Observations, Traditions, Travel, Writing challenges
Tagged art, Big Sur, Chinese astrology, DPChallenge, Living, memories, New Year, Resolutions, rituals, San Francisco, Snake, traditions, Travel, Writing challenge, Year of the Snake
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Ravi Shankar and Me
“Ravi who?” My face twisted into a quizzical look as I posed the question to my friend, Jane who was jumping up and down. Her shiny black hair danced in the sun with each bounce. “Ravi SHANKAR!” She screamed. In … Continue reading
Posted in Art, California, Living, Music, Observations, Travel
Tagged American Bandstand, art, Beatles, funerals, GeorgeHarrison, Haight Ashbury, Living, memories, Music, philadelphia, ravishankar, Self-Realization Fellowship, spirituality, Travel
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Boomer Angst
When I am an old woman I shall wear purple With a red hat which doesn’t go, and doesn’t suit me. – Jenny Joseph I am in complete awe of Jenny Joseph’s old-woman self in her poem, Warning. The character defies … Continue reading
Posted in California, Living, Misadventure, Observations
Tagged Baby boomer, California, Cirque du Soleil, elderly, Jenny Joseph, Observations, Occupy Wall Street, Red Hat Society, San Diego, trains, Travel
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Bohemian Opus 