Artist of the Day - Nick Cave

Soundsuit 2008

Soundsuit 2009

Soundsuit 2009

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Installation, May 2009

And now, our favorite Santa ...

Sooooooooo wrong!

The selection of Gretchen the bag lady over the spectacularly creative Mondo on Project Runway last night was an abomination!!!  Mondo consistently created colorful, playful and daring outfits that are unique and intriguing.  Mondo will always be a winner in our eyes - Gretchen not so much.

too gorgeous not to post

More fabulous fall scenes

Fun fall finds

So pretty!

Artist of the Day - Writer/ Director Sofia Coppola

Of all the movies written and directed by Sofia Coppola, Lost in Translation (2003) has been my favorite so far.  Bill Murray's character, Bob Harris, is priceless - he just oozes all that is wrong with living US style. Everything in his life is in a steady downward decline.  He has material wealth and stature, but he is starving emotionally.  The movie is set in downtown Tokyo, that lends a surrealistic feel to it.  As always with Coppola, there is an inspired sound track winding through the scenes.  And while Scarlett Johansson has yet to show her full acting potential, she adequately syncs with Murray throughout the film. 

Coppola made her directorial debut with The Suicide Diaries (1999), and then followed Lost in Translation with Marie Antionette (2006).  Next up for Coppola is Somewhere (2010), pairing Stephen Dorff and Dakota Fanning's younger sister, Elle. 

Artist of the day - Dance Legend Gregory Hines

After seeing him dance on Sesame Street, I remember prophetically proclaiming to my then husband "Gregory Hines is going to be a big star someday!"  Of course, I was right as he went on to have success in dancing, singing and acting.  Last week I again watched his dance scene with Mikhail Baryshnikov  in the movie "White Nights" and was overcome with his talent, his presence - his enduring spirit. 

Gregory Hines & his successor, Savion Glover

I will always miss you!



Artist of the day - Hieronymus Bosch

Hieronymus Bosch, Dutch Painter, 1450-1516

Garden of Earthly Delights

Oil on wood, 1510

Temptation of St. Anthony

Oil on wood, 1506

The Seven Deadly Sins and the Four Last Things

Oil on wood, 1485

Artist of the Day - Photographer Diane Arbus

Diane Arbus as photographed by her husband, 1949

A Very Young Baby, NYC, 1968

(Baby is Anderson Cooper!)

Identical Twins, Roselle, N.J. 1967

Child with Toy Hand Grenade in Central Park, 1962

Praying for my friends

The expression "it takes a village" implies that we are all interconnected.  When a person experiences a life-changing event, it affects not only them, but their village too.  Recently my dear friend encountered that reality  - one of her best friends suffered a broken neck and resulting paralysis.  In an instant life changed not only for the young man so profoundly injured, but for all the villagers in his life.  Plans were cancelled, flights were taken, work was missed, countless calls were made - all while thousands of tears were shed all over the world. A graphic reminder that our life is not our own - we are part of a network of souls that need each other.  Michael, we love you and are praying for you without ceasing. 

  

Artist of the day - Gustav Klimt

The Three Ages of Woman 1905

The Kiss 1907-1908

The Tree of Life 1908

Avenue in Schloss Kammer Park 1912

Long time, no post

Can't remember the last time I posted on my private blog.  Spent some wonderful days in Hotlanta meeting the most precious baby on the planet.  Her name is Audrey and she is my dreamboat.  While bouncing her on my knee, I started whispering to her about ponies.  This lead to my purchase today of her first My Little Pony, Rainbow Dash.  Apparently, I have been completely unaware of a parallel pony universe - according to Wikipedia "the ponies live in Ponyville which is centered around Celebration Castle".  So now I know!

I am sure this is only one of many new things I will learn along with my darling granddaughter (who is both brilliant and beautiful I might add).  As long as there are rainbow colors and ponies involved, I am sure we will have a marvelous time!

 

Pigeon Point Lighthouse

Counting down the days till ...

I get to see my little Audrey, and kiss kiss, hug hug!

Praying for Mary Evelyn

I pray for you all the time - you are my hero!

In a nutshell

For people like me, this is our prayer, and our prayer for it to be our prayer.

Thankful for ...

My daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter -

Can't wait to meet her in person!

The colors, oh, the colors!

she's here!

Congratulations to Matt & Kristi Silva on the birth

of their first child - a daughter - Audrey Gwynn Silva

born May 18, 2010 -- 7lb11ou.

God bless your family!

Hugs and kisses from Gammy & Poppy