Gulp....Van Nuys High School 50th Year Reunion

Nothing like going to your 50th High School Reunion to be reminded that life is long and the people in the room are the fortunate one's who are still walking among us... On top of that, who knew (way back then) that I would have life-long friends.  I'm feeling lucky.

This picture looks like we just got our citizenship...but our class was 1976 - a very patriotic year so everything was red, white and blue.

Lovely to hang with Lorie and Mig...love the balloons coming out of my head :)

When I saw Ron Frankle I remembered what a kind soul he was way back in high school.  He still has the same vibe.  

Fifty years later....feeling blessed to be walking the earth!  Thanks Vince for taking photos.  I forgot to take one with you in it.  Doh!

The Outsiders - dinner and a show

 We liked this show more than expected.  It was a perfect Sunday night:  Found a parking spot on the street, had dinner at Jemma and then walked to the Pantages to see "The Outsiders," which we LOVED.  AND added bonus:  it cooled off for the first time in four months.  I felt like a very civilized human being :)

Recording Jada Johnson's Animation Demo

 I love finally meeting people "in person" instead of on zoom.

Here's Jada's Animation Demo:

JADA JOHNSON DEMO

Miss Bette is in town

 And we enjoyed a meal together at Mae Malai Thai House.  Back to yoga (I think we've passed the 15 year mark) when Bette gets back to Providence, RI.

September 13, 2026 = 29 year anniversary

 It's crazy how time flies when you're having fun!  And picked the right guy to share your life with :)

I really wanted one of these Lisa Carrier reindeers and was very happy to get one as a present from V. on our anniversary.  This makes me happy to start the holidays early so I can enjoy hanging with "Rudy" the whole time.

Of course the kitties were curious...

I told Izzy to give Rudy a kiss and he listened!

Recording Miss Violet Black Songs

We recorded more songs for Miss Violet Black at Rick's home studio. Rick's songs are difficult to sing but once the singer got them down, they sound great.  Ready for Broadway!!!

Rick Rosenbloom and Jordan Oakley:

Nicole Escandon:

Rick Rosenbloom and Jordan Oakley:

Rick and Nicole:

Happy campers - after the session:

New Mural in the Hood by Shepard Fairey

 Couldn't agree more....Peace is Radical, Violence is Weak

Visiting Mom in Lompoc

 Had a quick lunch visit with Mom.  Picked up Uncle Bob and away we went!  Got there in three hours - coming home - it took five hours (Vince is a true angel and didn't complain at all.)  I was never so happy to be home but was even happier that I visited with my mom.  I'm showing them cat pictures - of course.

Uncle Bob's 86th Birthday

 Uncle Bob - celebrating his 86th birthday.  Looking good Uncle B.

SAG ACTING INTENSIVE 2026

 The theme of the workshop was "Authentic VO Acting for Animation."

I always enjoy working with SAG actors.  They've done the training and it makes me happy that they're expanding their skills to voiceover work.

This is so funny to me....this one actor looked so much like my friend Billy that I was distracted every time I looked at him.  Billy has a doppleganger for sure (the guy with the thick black hair).

Even Bella Bruck was paying attention (the actress in the photo on the wall).

More Stay-cation fun - TROLLS

 July 27, 2026  South Coast Botanic Garden

Summer be damned!  It was warm but we dragged ourselves out anyway to see the Trolls.

The troll was demanding your phone.  There was a kid around 10 years old with his mother and asked her what these were - they were flip phones!  He asked how you could text and mom tried to explain but he was lost.  So funny how technology has advanced in such a short time.

This was my favorite, a slumbering troll on a hot afternoon.

Let the Staycation Begin....

 We had to put off our vacation for a few months so I still took time off of work and we're doing our "stay-cation" thing.  Today was hot - 93 degrees in Los Feliz but a cool 75 and breezy in Ventura.

We hopped in the car and were on the road by 9:00 a.m.  We drove to Ventura and visited the Ventura Botanical Garden (which is free on Fridays!) then drove to the ocean and had a delish lunch at Eric Ericsson's Fish House, took a walk along the pier before heading home.  It was a five hour extravaganza that got us out of the heat and it truly felt like we were on vacation.    Stay-cations are fun.