An Ass Backward Presentation of My Wonderful Saturday.

Matador with bull.
Pablo and Myra, photo op! By the way, I
look much better than this in person...Hope you're laughing.
South Beach @night, where my wonderful day
culminated
Head on shot of the magnificent Bull. Gold
leaf done with cigarette paper.

A morning with Pablo Cano @MOCA, publishing out of order...

That's Pablo Cano, himself, up high in this
photo, manipulating the puppets.
I loved the eye's on this elephant. They are
so compelling. By the way, the silver leaf is done with silver paper from empty packs of cigarettes. Amazing, no???
This is an octopus kind of fellow.
This is a Mr. Fur Face kind of guy.
And this magnificent creature is made out
of plastic bowls and plates from the dollar store. If you click on any of the photos you'll get a larger view. In this case
you'll better see what I mean about the magnificence here.

MOCA.Photo's documenting the 1st stop in what was a most wonderful day!

This is one side of a puppet by Pablo Cano.
Uploading photo's on this Blog is still a mystery to me. They never publish in the order selected. The other side of
this puppet is a few down.
Unfortunately I was so busy taking pictures
that I couldn't take notes too...That being the case, I have no names for these incredible characters. Pablo introduced us
to each one...this guy has flipper feet, which being the great photographer I am, I failed to get in this shot. I forget his
name, but he is the narrator throughout the show, I think.
Ah, here is the front side of "Princess Tula".
This guy greets you as you approach the
front of the Museum of Contemporary Art/MOCA. He is part of several objects set in the outdoor fountain. Kind of "Hello
Kitty'esk", no?
And this is the entrance to Pablo Cano's
space where the performances of Under the Sea will take place.

I'm going to post some more photos...The sequence of which will be up to the Blogging God.

Parrot Jungle Morning . WLRN Public Radio Circle of Friends Breakfast with Robert Siegel

This is Robert Siegel, host of All Things Considered on PBS radio.
He was the featured guest speaker at this mornings breakfast.

When the breakfast was over, I ventured into the entrance of The Parrot Jungle Park.
These were a few of the faces that greeted me.
So darling, all 2 yrs. old, visiting with their school.

Parrot couples. Incredible colors and incredibly loud.
Oh my gosh, I'm glad I got finches and not parrots.
But they are pretty magnificent to look at.

PEACE

Just listed this ATC on eBay.
I love the subtle colors
and the message.

Good News

The good news is Mother is home from the hospital and getting back to her usual self

More good news! I'm officially off all my medications! YAHOO!
My GP, was thrilled that my blood pressure is totally normal and
my blood sugar # was good too. He assured me it is only going
to get better as I continue to lose weight.

Frankly, I can't believe the whole thing.
This has happened so quickly.
I am so blown away.
Totally delighted and of course, so grateful.

Looking forward to my scheduled day.

Let me know what you think of these new
cards just listed on eBay.
They are different than what I ususally do.

What a Difference a Day Makes!

Photo's of some of my friends and table mates at yesterdays Woman's Fund LuncheonThis is Katy Sorenson and my friend Donna Reno
This is my friend Hunter Reno, who is a Board Member and Ronie Smulian

and now to What a Difference a Day Makes...

To begin with my Mother is in the hospital. Poor thing, she has been sick off an on since last Wednesday night with some kiind
of stomach thing. You know, both ends...(thanks for sharing Myra).
The good news is she managed to pull herself together and attend her birthday celebration for Charlie on Sunday night.
But yesterday morning when I got up I saw her sitting in her Lazy Boy Recliner, wrapped in a blanket. I woke her, to get
her in her bed and she said she had been so sick throughout the night.
I had a full day scheduled and made her promise she would call her doctor, etc.
Bottom line, @11:30 AM she left a message on my mobile that she was in the emergency room on an IV and I shouldn't
worry or cancel anything...they were taking many tests and also taking good care of her.
I ended up seeing her @4PM, still in the emergency room. They told me they were admitting her. Which I was kind of
relieved about. They have her on antibiotics and are monitoring her. Her heart is fine, they think this must be a bug
of sorts. We shall see.
Meanwhile, Charlie's 93rd Birthday Dinner was a big hit. Unforturnately, there are no photo's to post, because I ended up
not going. I had a particularly rough Sunday and my Mother excused me, thank God!
My action packed day, yesterday was wonderful. I thanked God every minute. I was able to accomplish everything in a
precision like manner. No kidding the day ran like clockwork with perfect timing. It was all a miracle.
The hightlight was a Donor's Luncheon for The Woman's Fund, an organization that does incredible work for underprivileged
and at risk young woman. I have been supporting this organization for several years now. One of my favorite friends is
on the Board and they do such amazing, good work.
The luncheon was at a beautiful new restaurant on Brickell Aveune, just south of downtown Miami, overlooking Biscayne Bay.
The setting was so spectacular. The women in attendance were all impressive in their own right. I saw so many people
that I hadn't seen in many years. Everyone was so receptive and seemed so happy to see me. It felt good to be in a room
filled with these lovely woman. It also felt wonderful to be acknowledged and so lovingly recieved.
I have to get myself together to leave in about 30 minutes. I'm going to my GP, for a fasting blood sugar and a check up
in general, post surgery. Then up to Ft. Lauderdale to had my dressing changed and then on to see my Mother.
Will report in later.
I am grateful for a new day and all the possibilities it holds.