Great community event on emergency preparedness! Make sure to RSVP if you plan to attend at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DLWLXSJ. Light refreshments will be provided.
Friday, October 12, 2012
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Another Hollywood Makeover
Are you as in love with this sign as we are? Admittedly we have an affinity about this sign that makes us both Oooo and Ahhhh when, on a clear day, it's in plain view. It has a meaning of hope, passion and living your dreams and gives a feeling that if you just keep at it, you can reach your shining star.
Oftentimes when we're driving down the street we'll both look up and shout, "the Hollywood sign! There it is", like tourists who just spotted a celebrity.
Our beloved sign is now undergoing a much needed facelift. In a partnership with Sherwin Williams, the Hollywood Sign Trust is getting a makeover, a new paint job. It's expected to take 8-10 weeks starting today and use over 250 gallons of paint.
If you want to know more about the history of the sign, and the facelift, check out www.hollywoodsign.org.
Oftentimes when we're driving down the street we'll both look up and shout, "the Hollywood sign! There it is", like tourists who just spotted a celebrity.
Our beloved sign is now undergoing a much needed facelift. In a partnership with Sherwin Williams, the Hollywood Sign Trust is getting a makeover, a new paint job. It's expected to take 8-10 weeks starting today and use over 250 gallons of paint.
If you want to know more about the history of the sign, and the facelift, check out www.hollywoodsign.org.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
The Bates|Hennington team just enjoyed a lovely breakfast at Le Pain Quotidien on Larchmont Boulevard, talking about family, friendship and real estate with Teresa Mack of KW Westchester. Looking forward to our wine and cheese open house at 2919 Waverly Drive this evening from 6-8pm. Hope to see you at this fantastic 5 bedroom home, or in the future on the Boulevard!
Friday, September 14, 2012
Recommended Field Trip --
An Evening at the Buster Keaton Estate
To Benefit the Los Angeles Conservancy
Saturday, October 6, 2012 6-9 PM: Cocktail reception
8:30 -10:30 PM: Sponsor dinner
The LA Conservancy’s 2012 Benefit – An Evening at the
Buster Keaton Estate – is on Saturday, October 6. The exclusive location
is the 1926 Keaton Estate in Beverly Hills, a stunning Mediterranean
Revival palazzo that is one of the last remaining mansions built for
silent movie stars. It is especially fitting that this year’s benefit
is in Beverly Hills, which has made great strides in historic
preservation over the past year.
The legendary comedian Buster Keaton built the 10,000 square-foot home shortly after completing his masterpiece, The General. Yet the estate’s Hollywood pedigree doesn’t stop there: it was later home to other stars, including Marlene Dietrich, Cary Grant, and James Mason. By the mid-1990s, the estate had fallen into disrepair. It was purchased by a pair of preservation-minded buyers who immediately undertook a major restoration effort.
Individual tickets to the event include a three-hour cocktail and hors d’oeuvres party and a unique opportunity to explore the house and its grounds at your leisure. Sponsors at the $2,500 level and above will enjoy an al fresco dinner on the estate grounds. Various ticket prices are available. Space for dinner is limited. Please reserve early to avoid disappointment. Attire is cocktail or 1920s vintage. For more information, please contact Adrienne Kisson at 213.430.4204 or akisson@laconservancy.org.
An Evening at the Buster Keaton Estate
To Benefit the Los Angeles Conservancy
Saturday, October 6, 2012 6-9 PM: Cocktail reception
8:30 -10:30 PM: Sponsor dinner
The legendary comedian Buster Keaton built the 10,000 square-foot home shortly after completing his masterpiece, The General. Yet the estate’s Hollywood pedigree doesn’t stop there: it was later home to other stars, including Marlene Dietrich, Cary Grant, and James Mason. By the mid-1990s, the estate had fallen into disrepair. It was purchased by a pair of preservation-minded buyers who immediately undertook a major restoration effort.
Individual tickets to the event include a three-hour cocktail and hors d’oeuvres party and a unique opportunity to explore the house and its grounds at your leisure. Sponsors at the $2,500 level and above will enjoy an al fresco dinner on the estate grounds. Various ticket prices are available. Space for dinner is limited. Please reserve early to avoid disappointment. Attire is cocktail or 1920s vintage. For more information, please contact Adrienne Kisson at 213.430.4204 or akisson@laconservancy.org.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Friday, September 24, 2010
A Dog's Purpose
I'd love to take credit for this story but I can't. The Team Leader of my office read it to us at our meeting this week and I thought it was worth passing along:
Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.
I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.
As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.
The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker 's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.
The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.
Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, ''I know why.''
Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I try and live..
He said,''People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?'' The Six-year-old continued, ''Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.''
Live simply.Love generously.Care deeply.Speak kindly.
Remember, if a dog were the teacher you would learn things like:
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.
Take naps.Stretch before rising.Run, romp, and play daily.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.Be loyal.
Never pretend to be something you're not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.
ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!
A Dog's Purpose?.
Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.
I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.
As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.
The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker 's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.
The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.
Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, ''I know why.''
Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I try and live..
He said,''People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?'' The Six-year-old continued, ''Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.''
Live simply.Love generously.Care deeply.Speak kindly.
Remember, if a dog were the teacher you would learn things like:
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.
Take naps.Stretch before rising.Run, romp, and play daily.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.Be loyal.
Never pretend to be something you're not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.
ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
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