{Laughter} Get Your Fest On!

Don’t you just LOVE it when you laugh so hard that tears are brought to your eyes?  It’s one of my favorite emotions.  There is a freeing elation, a unique sparkle that you feel to your core when that moment is understood.  It seems your whole outlook on life is altered in a positive way … you feel loved, you feel happy, you feel alive!  What events or avenues bring that deep belly laugh to your lips?  Hmmmm … it’s usually at vary random times for me.  My husband when he over pronounces the l and b in ‘album’ {totally cute}, reminiscing with my sisters about childhood pleasures, or when I get together with my girl friends are all milieus for a laughter fest.  I am hoping to attend one of those ‘fests’ this weekend … you are cordially invited to attend too! *wink*

Maybe some of these will tickle your laughter fest … Enjoy L!

Dan Smith – Comedian, Writer, Producer

Gotham Comedy Club

Improv Boston

The Elegance and Art of Wine

I’m not sure when I began enjoying the elegance and exquisiteness of wine but certainly have grown into a love for the ‘art’ of the enjoyment.  I gravitate towards the dark, full-bodied wines.  The rich flavors, smooth textures, sexy legs, and the romanticism of sharing a bottle with the one you love.  In our family we call the celebration of the ‘drink’ ‘toes up’.  Sitting back, glass in hand, with your feet up after a long day at career … WOW! What a tremendous feeling.  Wine embodies my love for art as well.  Generations of families have made the celebration of creating wine a lifelong love and passion.  It’s in the fête … it’s in the styling … it’s in the art … it’s in the joy of pride in the family business; all to bring you the bursting flavor discerning your palate right now.  I have begun creating some mixed-media art in celebration of my love of wine … stay tuned !  ‘Toes Up’ everyone!

Here are some ‘vine experiences’ that I am hoping to partake in someday … Enjoy L !

Kendall-Jackson

Belhurst Castle

Boston Winery

Rhapsody in Connecticut

Last night I enjoyed the pleasure of attending an opening art reception in Ivoryton Connecticut.  The Six Summit Gallery opened their multi-media exhibit to over 100 guests last night showcasing some of the best regional artists.  One of the many enjoyments I have in attending these soirées is the inspiration I glean from the eclectic group of art and people attending.  During one of my many awe-inspiring conversations last night I was asked, ‘what awakens you to create such amazing art?’  I replied, ‘people like you!’ and the conversation continued … Oh but I’m not an artist, this is my first gallery reception.  Yes you are!  I believe everyone is an artist!  You come to an opening or visit a museum and take away all the magnificent emotions that are evoked.  Then you speak to someone about those emotions and you are painting a picture with words and, in turn, you create!  An artist is born!  It was in that moment that I realized the power we posses to inspire others.  It’s a pretty awesome thing!  Most inspiration is positive, passionate and ends in love … and, those emotions should be the be-all end-all of what makes our world go round!  *wink*

How will you be inspired today? … Enjoy L!

Six Summit Gallery

Worcester Art Museum

Museum of Fine Arts Boston

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A Twinkle in the Air

What creates a twinkle in your eye? That sparkle that you get lost in and surrounds your being with everything good and electrifying.  As I pondered on this question, I remembered the time I spent falling in love with my husband.  On one of our dates we spent literally hours by the ocean just lost in each other’s eyes (and lips) !  During those hours nothing else existed in this world but the twinkle in each other’s eyes.  You always try to recapture those ‘twinkle in your eye’ moments, understandably so since they felt so very good, but never think you can reach that unique, electrifying moment again.  I believe those particular moments are with us just in new and different forms, AND, you get to keep the many ‘twinkle in your eye’ moments you’ve had so far in your memory for the rest of your life … pretty sweet!  I would like to take this moment to invite you to remember those glorious, blissful, bravura moments now … drink in the beauty … and rest in the love!

Some places that have put a ‘twinkle in my eye’ … Enjoy!

Anchorage By The Sea

The Harborside Hotel

The Breakers

Ocean Sailing

Some of my favorite childhood memories are times spent on my uncle’s catamaran sailing the lake.  I was fascinated by the skills it took to understand the wind and catching it to propel our sailboat forward.  When I discovered ocean sailing I was even more mesmerized with the dynamics of this vast new world of sailing the ocean.  The smells, salty water, warm winds, invigorating speeds and the complex navigation skills it took to plot a course in this infinite body of water.  Every one of my senses filled to the brim with excitement!  Today I just get filled with love when I anticipate a visit to the ocean or have the knowledge that a day of sailing is right around the corner.  My Vineyard Vines wind jacket is ready, my Sperry Topsiders are standing by and, most of all, my heart is ready to embrace one of my passions, ocean sailing! Here are some sites I found about charters.  There are so many good ones but these are a great start … Enjoy!

 

Boston Sailing

Rhode Island Sailing

Maine Sailing

Summer Breeze

As the spring and summer months approach us here in New England (and boy, do I need some natural vitamin D!) I think about the feelings that surround those months for me.  I was such a ‘tom-boy’ when I was in elementary school.  I loved climbing trees, making discoveries in the woods behind my house, riding bikes and skateboards and, most of all, lying in the grass on a warm summer day looking up at the blue sky filled with puffy white clouds and daydreaming away.  The smells of the fresh cut grass, the warm breeze against my cheek, and the sounds of the birds happily singing to one another – all was right and free and good with my world. 

I think about those happy memories of long ago and, in turn, I am filled with happiness today.  Do you ever notice how easily it is to remember the sad, unpleasant moments in your life?  The goods moments just seem to vanish in the haze of our minds.  I make a very conscious effort every day to bring all of the good memories to the forefront of my mind and let go of the unpleasant ones into that warm breeze of summer.  Then every day I can live in all that is right and free and good with the world around me.

Some of my favorite summer tunes to get you in the ‘summer mood’ … Enjoy!

Summer Breeze

Here Comes The Sun

Seagull

Happiness

On and off throughout my life I have pondered this question … how can people achieve true happiness!  I talk to many different individuals during my week – all ages, all income levels, all degrees of health, all races, all different religions and all different ways of life.  What I have come to trust is just one simple truth – true happiness is achieved when you do not seek true happiness.  It is something that drips from your soul naturally when you are not looking outside yourself for contentment.  When you put others first, when you give your time unconditionally, when you take the time to truly listen to another, when you open yourself up to love – these are just some of the freeing acts through which true happiness can be felt.  You aren’t seeking happiness when you are giving or opening up to the possibilities in life.  Your mind is on something or someone else …  happiness is merely just there, inside you.  And gosh, you feel so in love with life when you are dressed in happiness! 

Here are some links that might you might … Enjoy!

A Simple Life 

A Happy Life 

A Purpose To Life

The Flavor of Life

Ok, my very talented husband, Randy, is a genius when it comes to flavor combinations!  I didn’t realize how much chemistry is actually involved in cooking.  He has his degree in Oceanography but has made his 25 year career as an Executive Chef -including his team receiving the Five Diamond Award!  Maybe it’s all the scientific training he has completed or maybe it’s his years in the industry or maybe it’s his incredible creativity or maybe it’s a pinch of everything.  Whatever the reason, I am amazed by the flavor combinations he creates.  Today he says ‘you know, it may sound unconventional but Samuel Adams beer and Cheerios would taste incredibly great together’ … really! Sam Adams Beer and Cheerios!  He said the grain flavors together would be phenomenal!  I personally haven’t tried this entrée (not a big fan of beer) but I trust his talent. 

Randy adds flavor to my meals and to my life everyday!  The love we have for each other is beyond words and sometimes I cannot verbally explain how well we go together.  The flavor he brings to my life tastes likes unconditional love mixed with unselfishness with a gallon of passion.  We think of the other before ourselves and that recipe is the tastiest treat you could ever devour!  We all could partake in such a recipe, oh I mean relationship … you just need the right ingredients!

Enjoy!

One of Randy’s favorite chefs, Jacques Pepin and one of his favorite breweries, Samuel Adams

Hello World!

First, Begin, Start, Create … my very opening bloggie!  I hope to create fun, interesting and exciting stuff for our reasoning minds, of course, always with a little love thrown into the mix.  Hey, it wouldn’t be a Lisa bloggie without a little love!

Happy Weekend Everyone!