Saturday, December 31, 2011

Grand Finale 2011


Happy, Healthy, Prosperous New Year To All


Here is a picture that one of my client's sent me, a view of NYC, The Cloisters.


Thanks for sharing Carol !


I am getting ready for the Emerald Midnight Central Park New Year's Run. Woohoo

And I had some gingko tea today!!!



Friday, November 25, 2011

Passion For Film

When I was in Junior High School my homeroom teacher, as I was on the yearbook staff, had us make a camera, and take pictures with it. I do remember making the camera, but I don't remember the pictures I took . Of course we used Kodak film, and the number of pictures were limited to 24, maybe if we were lucky 36. Nowadays in the digital world, people can take many more photos and be unlimited on that respect, but quality is another story.

In my hometown, there was one film theater that showed, I think had the capacity to show one film. There were and still are drive in theaters. When I went to Southern California for the first time , I documented many outdoor facades of movie houses. I like history and I get a little nostalgic when I see old architecture. Old, is a very subjective word. So, when I say old, I mean, art deco. Barely 100 years ago.

This costume , I was wearing for a film, that was "period" circa 1940's. The home that I am standing in front of, was actually a World War I veteran's. He was 80 something years old. His wife had died. He had medals from his service to our country hanging on his wall, there was a tv room, and I remember the back porch enclosed where he was sitting. Things like this make on location special. The year we filmed was 2005. It was a Robert Deniro film. We came back to this location for exterior shots in December right after a snowstorm. Now that I look back, I participated in the beginning and end of that film.

As we approach the final month of 2011, may you have enriching memories that propel you forward on the road to your dream. Or just create a blank slate, be present and jump!





Friday, November 11, 2011

11 11 11 blooms and changes


Had to share these lovely white buds , still opening up this late in the season.
Nature : abundant , expansive and consistent.

This new time is about surrendering to the highest truth. On a small level, I will share this tiny, but huge victory i would like to make happen in my life. It involves my morning routine. One healthy change that I would like to incorporate in my daily routine is drinking tea in the morning instead of java.

Would you like to share a small change that you would like to make?

This weekend I will go to Chinatown and pick up gingko tea as my tea muse for the winter. I will be sure to wear these sparkly purple gloves given to me by Jacquelyn the opera singer.

Wishing everyone continued blessings into the weekend .

New Day 11 11 11





This week brought blessings . First I would like to congratulate my clients who ran the New York City Marathon. You are such an inspiration to me and to all the viewers who watched your commitment! The Shakespeare Society hosted a glimpse and lecture on the new film Coriolanus. What a treat to watch Vanessa Redgrave so stoic so beautiful as her character played opposite Ralph Fiennes. And how about the weather! Such golden light seems unprecedented for November with all this sun and mild temps. I went green by purchasing a coffee to go purple container, in honor of Jimi Hendrix. Speaking of great musicians, I massaged a guitarist who worked with Johnnie Lee Hooker, and told me Johnnie Lee recorded about 125 albums. How about that tribute to Glenn Campbell at the CMA's? Shania Twain's song gave me chills.

This week, I teamed up with another actress and writer and we made a date to work on works in progress .

New York , here pictured with the golden gingko trees bathing in the morning light on this friday to bookend the week with this new beginning for humanity. enter smiling and dancing universal style.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

The Great Poet Audre Lorde

In her essay "Scratching the Surface" , Audre Lorde, late twentieth century barometer of truth, discussed the importance of biodiversity and the dangers and poisons of prejudice.

She writes: " Racism, Sexism, Heterosexism,Homophobia. The above forms of human blindness stem from the same root; an inability to recognize the notion of difference as a dynamic human force, one which is enriching rather than threatening to the defined self, when there are shared goals."




Saturday, October 29, 2011

baubles bangles,beads and snow!


Whenever I hear Nina Simone sing, everything seems to make sense . Is there an artist who does this for you? Please share!

It's snowing in October in New York City and Nina's voice and piano playing create a reality and form based on true musicianship. What a gift! God Bless Nina Simone for recognizing, sharing and nurturing her gift. And God Bless those who stood by her to do so.

As we pass through "All Hallow's Eve", look listen and send love and appreciation to those who came before you. May your passage be peaceful and enlightening.

Thank you again to Nina Simone Goddess of sound, fearless artist, woman of truth

Please allow me to share a quote from Stella Adler: "Acting is action, action is doing. Find ways to do it, not to say it." From Keith McKay's book, Robert Deniro: The Hero Behind the Masks. In 2005 I worked on Robert Deniro's film The Good Shepard, five days of work total, not including the wardrobe fitting. It was thrilling. First three days were in August, last two in December. Before the casting director called me back for the December shoot I had just listened and danced to Nina's song "Children Go Where I Send You". This is my truthful musing. As I said, her music moves me.

We shot on location in a Long Island Mansion and William Hurt was on the set. I love his work. The shoot was around a piano singing Christmas Carols. I think the child actor had a challenging scene with Santa. Christmas can be dramatic!

Well, cheers to great films and actors. At a local thrift shop I found "Dreams" by Akira Kurosawa to help me celebrate the night of the veils. This is going to be a mysterious sacred night of transition. Behold . But first let's make it through this snowstorm. Then Behold!