The Sony Holland Quintet at Vitello's January 26th

COME MAKE A NIGHT OF IT!
The Sony Holland Quintet
Thursday, January 26th 
One show only at 8:00 p.m. ($ 15)
Vitello's Jazz & Supper Club
4349 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City, CA
For reservations call: 818.769.0905

For More Details: www.sonyholland.com

Thursday Two Questions Meme - Be Silent

Silence is a source of great strength - Lao Tzu

Photo courtesy of www.buddhagroove.com

In this day and age where everyone is busy each moment of everyday there is little time to just stop, relax and be silent.  However in order to truly be who we really are we need to take that time to look within and take hold of our spirit.

My two questions this week are:

1. Do you take the time to be silent each day?

2. Is it through prayer, meditation or otherwise that you get in touch with your innermost feelings?

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Penzo Zimbabwe African Safari Collector's Plate

Penzo Zimbabwe Collector's Plate Listing at Jo's Collectibles Mercantile

When searching around the city for items to place in my shop I am always on the lookout for unique and creative pieces.  When I saw this plate it simply took my breath away.  It had all the elements of a true collector's item.  Of course I love animals and nature so that aspect was what initially drew me to this piece.

The Penzo.com company is highly recognized and revered for their colorful, bold and one of a kind art pieces.  The artisans that create these works of art are inspired by what they see and have experienced in their villages.  These are the eyes and the talented hands that see these powerful scenes each day.  As a result, no two pieces are alike.  These are one of a kind art masterpieces.

For information and details visit the listing at Jo's Collectibles Mercantile.

Inspiration And The World Around Us

Photo taken at the San Francisco Botanical Gardens

Inspiration

Serenity

Greet the day
Serene in essence
Clothed in light
Warmed in heart
Bound in spirit

Enlightened

Camera Critters - Our Feathered Friends at The San Francisco Zoo

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Happy Birthday Golden Gate Bridge

The Golden Gate Bridge at 75 years old.  I hope I look this great at that age :)

I snapped this shot a couple of months ago.

The bridge 75 years ago.  I borrowed this photo from the 415 Facebook page.

As an added treat I've included a short video clip that I created as a tribute to my friends Sony and Jerry Holland when they were here in San Francisco.  This short clip hosts "On A San Francisco High" which is  my favorite song about my hometown.  This song was written and composed by Jerry Holland and sung by Sony Holland.
Make sure to visit Sony's website at www.sonyholland.com

Click below for the video

Camera Critters Giraffes at the San Francisco Zoo

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Macro Monday Pinkalicious

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Camera Critters #195 Gorilla Preserve at The San Francisco Zoo

Photos taken at the San Francisco zoo.

Is it just me or is this guy smoking a joynt in the photo? :)

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Thursday Two Questions Meme #67 Beauty in the Ordinary

As you all know a walk through nature can be a beautiful experience.  During Spring the flowers are in bloom and just waiting for us shutterbugs to visit and display their beauty.  For me, though, I find just as much beauty in the ordinary. 

While at the gardens last week I was walking along and found the barren tree in the first photo surrounded by plush green grass and other trees.  There was something about the light shining on this barren tree that just created the perfect moment for me.  I found it to be just beautiful.  Most people would not find brown, fallen or dead leaves to be beautiful but I happen to think they are beautiful in their own way.  

My two questions this week are:

Do you find beauty in the ordinary?

Where do you go to find beauty?

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Watery Wednesday #167

Photos Taken At The San Francisco Botanical Gardens December 2011

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Happy Holidays!!!

“The things you do for yourself are gone when you are gone, but the things you do for others remain as your legacy.”
― Kalu Kalu —

Macro Monday in White

All Photos Taken At The San Francisco Botanical Gardens

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