My studio and therefore, my life, have been in chaos since summer started. I"m not complaining, and I admit, some of the craziness is self-imposed. Because I'm not schooling and we don't have to be anywhere at any time, I usually take the summer months to re-group. (I'm guessing most real teachers do this too.) One of the projects on my to-do ...
Lifestyle
Posts about everything going on in my life. Enjoy!
How to throw a Cuban party
Okay, I'm not just saying this, but we really know how to throw a great party. Seriously. I think it's probably because we go into it with the idea that we are not entertaining so much as sharing. We love to have people in our home. We want them to feel welcome. We want them to come back. It's not about perfection or showing off. It's ...
My Big, Fat Cuban Outdoor Movie Theater
Okay, so.... The Darby Backyard Movie Theater ROCKS! I know you were curious.(I may never come back inside again. =D) Movies and popcorn under the stars.The picture is crystal clear. The sound is perfect.The whole scene is just idyllic. Makes me want to have a party. (actually, just about anything makes me want to have a party - I can't help it. ...
A time to PLAY
For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven. ~ Ecclesiastes 3:1 It's Friday and I'm busy cleaning out my studio because I need more room to PLAY. Last year I began some exercises in my art journal. I decided to try new techniques, and learn new ways to express myself. On Tuesdays I would do a self-portrait ...
Brunch. Cuban style.
I made a 4th of July Brunch yesterday. Cuban style. Or, more aptly, Cuban-American style. Think French Toast meets Little Havana meets Orange County. =DIt's basically French toast stuffed with guava and cream cheese. How fun is that? It's an original recipe I decided to call "Torrejas a lo Refugiado," "Torrejas" are a type ...
I swore an oath
I am a sucker for patriotic stuff.I proudly fly the American flag year round.I cry every time I hear America the Beautiful.I love how fireworks look magical.I became a naturalized American citizen on April 17, 1974. I was 19 years old.I still remember the proud moment I took the oath and was told:There is no prouder title than “Citizen of the ...
“But it’s a DRY heat.”
I'm glad it has cooled down this afternoon. ;-) It was 102° earlier. And being the wimp that I am, I made a list of stuff I hate to do when it's hot. 1. laundry2. garden3. mop4. scrapbook5. write6. exercise7. work8. drive9. pay bills10. cook Oh, wait... That was what I actually did today. I'm so confused. Must be the heat. =( ...
She’s the Mary.
Michelle: I'm the Mary and you're the Rhoda.Romy: That's ridiculous. You're the Rhoda. You're the Jewish one. Michelle: Oh my God! I'm talking cuteness-wise, okay? And cuteness-wise, I'm the Mary."When I am with my sisters, we have an instant familiarity and rapport that comes of sharing so much life for so many years. We easily ...
As you wish.
For my birthday last month Eric got me the most fabulous gift - a projector and a giant 10 foot screen. I know what you're thinking: "Wow. How romantic." (Not!) But, seriously, I have been wanting this for YEARS. But let me tell you why.I want to show movies outside in my backyard. (I told you I love movies.) So, we're ...
Six degrees of dinner conversation…
The discussions around our dinner table are never dull. We are constantly trying to stump each other with questions. Sometimes we play "Twenty Questions" or "World's Worst." But we always get back to movies. We love movies. We (by choice) don't have cable, so we don't watch tv. (although, I admit we do have some tv on dvds)But ...
