Gratitude and The Difference a Day Can Make.

Well, I'm happy to report that my back seems to be somewhat better this morning.

This is indeed a welcomed miracle, really.

Yesterday, after receiving a last minute Zen, holistic massage, I went home to take

it easy.

It was a tough day too, aching, unable to get myself comfortable...wondering what

this unexpected pain was going to mean in terms of my coming week and all the plans

I have on tap?

The fact that I am feeling better now, is further testimony to the fact that all things

are possible.

Thank you, Veronique.

Thank you God.

Thank you the powers that be.

I am more grateful than mere words can express.

I look forward to keeping a slightly altered version of my plans for today.

After my morning's meetings, I am hopeful that Dr. Romero will be able

to give me "an adjustment", thus insuring that I am well on my way back

to feeling normal within the next few days.

So my post today is all about gratitude.

It's about recognizing the signs and signals our bodies give us, as a warning

to slow down.

I remember too, not to take anything for granted.

Each day that we have, feeling good, is such a gift.

I am reminded too of a saying that goes something

like this..."we make plans and God laughs".

Fingers crossed, I will continue to improve and be able to maintain a

somewhat busy schedule. Ever mindful of the choices one has, each day,

each moment. I will be conscious of the decisions I make.

Remembering the consequences of overdoing it, I will proceed with

caution.

Wish me luck.

Hey.Hey.Hey. It's Saturday.

So here I am.

Not yet 4AM on this Saturday Morning,

and I've been up already, for close to an

hour.

This is my favorite time of the day.

Quiet.

No distractions.

Hitting the computer.

Yesterday was a gift from the God's

that be, in so many ways...

For starters, my young friend, Videographer

Daniel Vargas met me @the Studio to go over

the video footage of Musing with Myra,

Installment #1.

I'm so excited and thrilled to have Daniel

on Board, helping me document what exactly

goes on at one of my Arts Networking Events.

It was a trip, actually seeing and hearing myself

on video. Sobering to say the least.

Happily, it's not that bad. The editing will

improve the final product and we had fun

reliving the evening and planning how we

will proceed from here, going forward.

Daniel assured me, that come Tuesday,

I will have something to post on Facebook

and YouTube.

So, of course, I'm asking all, to stay tuned.

Will welcome feedback, once this is

accomplished.

Around 2PM, Artist Leon Rosenblatt stopped

by to view the segment of his Artist Talk that

Daniel had recorded, @the launch of my 1st

Musing with Myra for 2011.

The 3 of us then proceeded to Photographer

Mark Diamond's Home/Studio for some

insight into the process he uses in creating

his remarkable 3 dimensional work.

Mark is also a genius in the hologram

department. He's a remarkably gifted,

is so many ways.

I loved this part of the day the most.

It was thrilling to witness the interaction

of these 3 creative minds at work.

Daniel and I left and went for a bite

to eat @guess where?

Why Wynwood K & B of course.

OMG, I should own some stock in

that establishment.

Actually, I think I would be willing

to pay a membership fee for the

privilege of showing up there every

day and enjoying all the welcoming,

smiling faces and the good eats.

The highlight of this stop was that

in checking in with Artist Peter Tunney,

he graciously accepted my invitation to

be the next Guest Artist for Installment #2

of Musing with Myra on March 16th.

Mark your calendars now, please.

This is sure to be fabulous evening

@Wynwood Kitchen & Bar, 5-8PM.

I'm excited to be presenting Peter as

our Guest Artist.

I have been a fan of his work since the

1st time I saw it during Art Basel, this

past December.

I am impressed with the scale of the

canvas's that he produces, not to mention

the assorted words and phases he chooses

in creating the final product.

Awe inspiring.

Motivational and visually stunning,

Stop by and see for yourselves,

@our next Event.

5:30 I took Daniel back to pick up

his car and spent the next hour

@my Studio, getting things in order

for today.

Unfortunately, I didn't have the

stamina to continue on to Jazz @MOCA.

Instead, I was grateful to go home and

get to bed early.

I recognize that I can't do it all,

damit. LOL. The truth is, that

each day seems to develop it's own

unique flow, always bringing welcomed

surprises along the way.

That's the miracle that I am discovering.

If you just show up, amazing things can

happen.

I am reminded daily too, that there are

no coincidences and no mistakes.

Today's plan includes meeting up with

my childhood friend Carole, visiting

from California, for lunch @Wynwood

K&B...this is embarrassing folks...

But, you see, to me, this is part of the

magic that is Wynwood and perfectly

captures the essence of all that is

exciting in the emergence of this

destination neighborhood.

There you have it.

More of the same.

To those of you who have

managed to stay engaged

and follow this post to the

end.

Thank you from the bottom

of my heart.

Nothing like encouragement

to feed the soul.

God Bless.

Pass it forward people.

Do the next right thing.

Above all else, remember

yo Momma says...

Follow your Dream.

All things are possible.

Friday, Lovely Friday, 2/25/11

Once more, a day of

jam packed activities

yesterday.

A wonderful friend, of over 30 yrs.

visited with me @my Studio.

Then off for lunch to,

where else but,

Wynwood K & B. LOL.

So life affirming, catching

up with people you share

history with.

Had productive hours

creating @the Studio too,

which delights me, as I

have not been so focused

lately, on my Art.

Exciting plans in the works

going forward with my

Musing with Myra Arts

Networking Events.

Mark your calendars now,

please, for Wednesday,

March 16, 5-8PM for

Installment #2 .

Musing @

Wynwood Kitchen & Bar.

Featured guest artist

not yet confirmed.

Will announce when I

generate the invitation

on Facebook in the next

several days.

I'm also thrilled and totally

honored that I have been

asked to participate on a

Panel @The Bass Museum,

on Saturday, March 19, 3-5PM,

for a Pecha Cucha Presentation.

Pecha Cucha is a format from

Japan, kind of like Art Sushi.

Addressing Art and Design

in terms of accessibility to

all. My friend Carl Hildebrand

is the spear head behind these

presentations, here in So. Fla.

Wish me luck.

11AM this morning will be

meeting with the talented

videographer, Daniel Vargas

@my Studio to go thru

footage of our last Musing.

Need to edit and get this

up on Facebook and You Tube.

First attempt.

Hope it works.

Also of note, Saturday,

March 5th, starting @

noon, I think, The Historic

MiMo District, where my

Studio is, will be hosting

a fabulous day of Art and

Fun on the Streets and in

the Restaurants and

Retail Establishments,

along this Historic Corridor

of Biscayne Blvd.

I have to laugh, when I think

that my Father is probably

rolling over in his grave,

knowing his only daughter,

has a Studio, with the address

of 6900 Biscayne Blvd.

Historically, this was the

heart of "Prostitute Row".

How ironic, really.

So folks, that's the report

for today.

Fingers crossed, I will still

be standing this evening

for Jazz @MOCA, one of my

favorite events, the last

Friday of each month.

Tonights performance is

by the legendary vocalist,

Nicole Henry.

Putting out wishes for

a safe, productive day

of friends, Art and

business.

Blessed and grateful.

Life is good : )

What a wonderful day in the neighborhood.

Had the most beautiful, meaningful day with my beloved friend, Stephanie.

We met @my Studio @11AM and spent some quality time catching up with each other.

I feel so blessed to have such remarkable, loving, talented friends.

Then the real fun began...

Because Stephanie is back in So. Fla. for a while now, I wanted to give her my

personal Wynwood/Design District/MiMo tour.

1st stop Stash Gallery on NE 50th Terrace then on to the Artist Evo Love's

home to view her amazing collection of Street Art.

Stephanie couldn't believe her eyes...

Every wall is covered with original works of Art,

representing a life time of collecting.

We got to see The LOVE Bus, lovingly hand painted

by several of Evo's buddies. Totally tricked out for

her trip to NYC to participate @Fountain, a satellite

show of The Armory, taking place this coming

week in The City.

For anyone reading this, that happens to be in NYC,

be sure to check out her EVO LOVE's Art work there.

You will not be disappointed.

We then tooled up and down the streets that

comprise The East Buena Vista Hood, with beautiful

1930's Historical houses, lovingly restored with

young, international families reviving this little

jewel of a Historical Neighborhood.

On to our main destination, that being my favorite

place to see and be seen, Wynwood Kitchen and Bar.

We arrived after 1PM and enjoyed the most delicious

special of the day...

Perfectly seared Salmon Fillet with lemon peel

pieces served atop fresh arugula with tomato

risotta and potato croquette's. Flawless.

A starter of tiny lamp chop skewers was the

beginning of our meal and we finished up

with heavenly coconut ice cream.

YUM.

Next of course, was a tour of the Graffiti

Mural Walls Park and a quick visit to Artist

Peter Tunney's amazing Studio/Gallery

Space in the back.

Then a on to a car tour of more Graffiti

Walls and all the development that is

going on in Wynwood.

I had the pleasure to taking Steph to

see Lotus House, in Overtown.

She is interested in offering her

healing and tai chi expertise to

the clients there and was curious

to meet Constance Collins Margulies.

I had the privilege of having volunteered

@Lotus House for several months last

year and wanted Stephanie to see this

remarkable Zen like space that has been

created in the heart of Overtown.

Dropped Stephanie @her car after 3PM

and spent some time in the Studio.

At around 4:30 Kerry McLaney of

Miami's Independent Thinkers showed

up to accompany me to The Haitian

Cultural Center in Little Haiti on NE 59th Street.

We attended a Town Hall Meeting hosted by

The Knight Foundation with Dennis Scholl,

VP of the Knight Arts Challenge explaining

what is involved in applying for a grant from

Knight Arts.

For starters The Knight Foundation has

an open call for ALL.

Everyone and anyone is invited to submit

their idea or ideas regarding an Art Project.

The only requirements are as follows:

1. Idea must be about Art.

2. Must take place in So. Fla.

3. Must find funding to match the grant.

The Knight Arts Challenge is a 5 year

program funded with 40 million dollars.

This is the 3rd year of this project.

Their purpose is to encourage Artistic

Endeavors, raise artistic standards,

providing unity, the soul of the community.

These were all key points in the presentation.

Building and fueling momentum in the current

art scene within the community, is their mission.

The hardest thing about the submission process,

I think, is that your idea is limited to 150 words only.

You've got to state your idea and make an impression

in these few words.

Well that's it for now.

Imagine if I had to limit this post to just 150 words.

Wouldn't have gone on and on then,

would it have?

Stay focused and productive as the day unfolds.

Sending love out to the Universe.

Life is good.

I am grateful.

: )

Wednesday, February 23. 2011

Good Morning World.

Long time since I last attempted to make an entry here

on my Musing with Myra Blog.

Fingers crossed.

A week ago today, I launched my 1st Arts Networking

Event for 2011.

32 people showed up for Musing with Myra, which was

held @Uva Restaurant & Lounge, 6900 Biscayne Blvd.,

Historic MiMo District.

It was like a reunion of sorts for many.

The featured guest Artist was Leon Rosenblatt.

I have known Leon since we were 9 yrs. old.

I have recognized and admired his incredible

talent all these years.

I'm not the only one either.

In his 20's Leon was made Art Director

of The Miami Herald's Tropic Magazine.

He did the most amazing job while at

the helm there.

Collaborating with the likes of Andy Warhol,

who sat for a portrait by Leon.

He managed to get Robert Rauschenberg

to do a cover for Tropic that made history.

His presentation on Streamers, his new

body of work was wonderful.

The audience was interested and engaged

in what he had to share.

Installment #2 of Musing with Myra is

scheduled for Wednesday, March 16th,

5-8PM @Wynwood Kitchen & Bar.

Stay tuned for confirmation as to who

the Guest Artist will be.

In the meantime I'm experiencing

frustration @the moment is downloading

photo's from iPhoto.

So I am sorry that there are no visuals

posted @this time.

Practically every day, nights included,

I'm out there taking advantage of all

the Miami Art Scene has to offer.

Sadly, this past Monday was the

Memorial Service, or as I prefer

to call it, The Celebration of

Jon Spenser Eiseman's life.

Our dear friend Jon passed away

the very morning of my Musing

last week.

We observed a moment of silence

in his memory that evening.

The Celebration was a beautifully

orchestrated event.

The Chapel was set up with lots

of Jon's Art Work on display

and a most beautiful video

played on a screen accompanied

by music that Jon loved.

I like to think that Jon has been

set free @last...that his spirit is

soaring. God knows he touched

so many lives.

An amazing person and Artist,

his legacy will live on thru his

work and the memories we all

carry with us.

Yesterday, I had a send off lunch

with my girl, the Artist Evo Love

and her significant other Romaine.

They are getting ready to launch

their LOVE BUS all the way to

NYC for Fountain Art, a Satellite

Art Fair to The Armory Show.

Get ready NYC, LOVE is in the

house.

Today I will be going into the

Studio to meet with Stephanie

the Tai Chi Master.

Hoping she will impart some

Zen moments into my life.

That's the post for today.

Hope this finds you all happy

and fulfilled.

Make Art, that's what

yo Momma says.