Celebrating Every Day

Some days (even very difficult ones) by the grace of God (or Grace Jones!) you just have to get out there and celebrate life. I had a fabulous weekend with good friends and a spash of Art. I was so happy to catch up with a group of friends, I don't see often. We waitressed together at Evelyn's in Belmar, and what fun it was to catch up with each other. I had an early morning class on Sunday, and was so happy to see familiar faces from when I had the store in Asbury Park. And, I sat with the crew from Madison Marquette and was happy to hear about the art scene. And, experience it for myself. It is thriving and full of excitement. I am really looking forward to the Sea Hear Now music festival with all the music, but especially the Art! My class was with Hollywould Studios (sorry I forgot her name). But, she has the mural I took my photo in front of for my birthday. A huge Marie Antionette image with a cake. Her style is usually with an icon figure adding collage of papers, paint and glitter. She is just as fun as her collages, dressed for the part in a tu tu. Every hour popping a bottle of champagne followed by the best giggle. She is bright and fabulous and the three hours went by in the blink of an eye. I was excited to pay tribute to Dolly Parton. I love her quote about rainbows, her love of butterflies and her kick ass spirit of making her own place on this earth called "Dollywood". Hollywould is also from Tennesee which added to the fun of honoring Dolly. I am also about finished with Dolly Parton's book: Run Rose Run she co-wrote with James Patterson. I am so hoping to get to Dollywood by the end of the year. It would make for a great birthday trip. I'll keep dreaming..... Quote of the day: "The way I see it, you gotta put up with the rain if you want the rainbow" Dolly Parton Song of the Day: She's A Rainbow The Rolling Stones