What Were You Doing on The Last Day of February, 2011?

I don't know about you folks, but me, I was doing

the same ole, same ole.

Out in the community, connecting, reconnecting,

seeing new things, meeting new people.

Sharing another perfect day with friends in

the Wynwood Arts District.

Started the day, meeting up with my good friend,

Artist Leon Rosenblatt @ Andy Varat's remarkable

facility off St.Rd. 112.

Andy is head of a Garmento Empire, spanning

5 generations so far.

We go back to childhood together, when Andy

and his Sisters were growing up in Bay Heights.

The purpose of the meeting was for Leon

to make a brief presentation of his latest body

of work, STREAMERS, and the various applications

that would apply in the Garment World.

I was thrilled that joining us @the table were

Lois Varat Kandall, of A Nu Ligne, a flawless

line of 42 basics in 42 colors, sold @high end

boutiques, Internationally, her daughter Jody,

Andy's daughter, Michelle Varat, whose line,

Top Secret is all about under pinnings, and

Head of the dynasty himself, Andy Varat.

We spent time together, brain storming on

all the possible applications represented by

the brilliant process Leon has invented.

Joining us in the end was Leon's wife and partner,

the uber Zen, Spiritual Healer and fabulous

Tai Chi Practitioner, Stephanie Rosenblatt.

The 3 of us proceeded to, where else people,

but Wynwood Kitchen and Bar.

It was a sunny, perfect, So. Fla. day and

sitting in the Graffiti Garden was just what

was in order.

We dropped in to say hello to David Lombardi

The President of The Wynwood Merchant's Association

at his office across the street.

David is a major Real Estate Developer in Wynwood and

adjoining areas and I was curious to learn about rental and

purchasing opportunities for Studio/Gallery and/or living

space in the Community.

Leaving Leon and Stephanie in good hands, I was off for

my 4PM chiropractic adjustment with the fabulous

Dr. Romero.

Heading North up 27th Ave., I stopped in on Joey Caban,

Evo Love's Dad. He's keeping an eye on their place while

they're up in NY showing @Fountain Art.

At this point, I recognized that to push myself further,

by attending an event @Aventura Mall with MOCA's

Bonnie Clearwater and Turnberry/Aventura Art Collector,

Jackie Soffer, would prove to be too much for this old

broad. : )

Arrived home safely and feeling good, having accomplished

so much in a day filled with beauty, love and surprises.

Stay tuned.