First!

Well, it's my first post of 2011 and there's not even a picture. Truth be told, so far, 2011 has kind of kicked my ass. Health issues are just now starting to regulate. Life issues, eh, those take a little longer. I miss blogging and often wonder if I could make a living at it. But for now, I'll check in when the mood strikes me.

Remember, the old commercial was right: when you've got your health, you've got everything.

Happy New Year Everyone!

See you in 2011. Here's a pic from my party in Chicago last year. This year, the party's in Los Angeles. Friends will be close by and that's a good thing when one year is ending and another is beginning. Here's to more consistent posting in 2011! xo Kath

Merry Christmas!

Mom was here - then she left, just before the rain. She saw seven shows in four days! It was pretty intense, but great. I took this pic on one of our sojourns. Hope you and yours have a Merry One.

Happy Holidays, yo!

Yes, this is what passes for yard decorating near my house. Gah, this time of year, I miss Chicago a lot. Not that I'm that into Christmas, but I like OBSERVING others' Christmases. I like looking at lights, eating festive fare, listening to music. I have a lot of shows this year, both choral and theatrical, and I prefer working through the holidays, but it's nice to see what other folks do. This made me laugh, though.

It's been really cold here - cold for LA - I have zero tolerance. Mom comes next week. Hope it warms up for her!

Lantern!

Look at this incredible lantern Dean found at a sale. 45 bucks. He's going to wire it so it lights up. But even with the sunlight streaming through it, it's spectacular! Can't wait to see it at night when it's done. My patio is looking so great these days!

Striving for Serenity

Hey, my blogiversary is almost here! Remember last year around this time (it was actually November) I posted about traveling to NorCal to do a show? I'm going back to the same place this year. Rain is in the forecast. I get nervous driving in the rain. Must strive for serenity - it's a long journey. Look at these lovely serene pictures from a benefit Dean and I went to recently. Talk about peaceful. More to come! Oh and I have a killer Walnut Cookie recipe to share with you too - no butter! But that's for next time.

I'm still here

It's been quiet lately. Ree Drummond of Pioneer Woman Blog fame says, water your blog every day. Even for a minute. She might be on to something, but I have a lot on my plate every day and sometimes, blogging falls by the wayside. That said, I'll try and keep up more this fall.

Check out the Eames/Saarinen designed fireplace. Dean and I went to a benefit. I swear, if this were in my house, I would always be in front of it. It was so beautiful, I wanted to cry.

Also, for a new recipe, google coffee and donuts cake. Looks amazing - but too much work for me!

Happy Fall!