it's about independence... people...

It's all about independence...and how happy we should be that we have it...and how we should respect others independence, and count our blessings for ours. And it's about freedom...and how we take it for granted...and how we shouldn't...
This doormat looks a little worn out...like it's been walked on with dirty feet...it's a bit dingy and the edges are frayed somewhat...but it still has it's stripes and it's stars...and for that...I am grateful...

the beat goes on...

Jenn Mason just posted an interview that I did for her blog Every Artist Studio. Check it out...there's lots to explore on her site.
It was a sad day yesterday with the passing of Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson. I never worked with Michael, but how could you ignore his phenomenal talent. I did however work with Farrah at the beginning of her career and I remember her as stunningly beautiful and a very sweet person. Thought you might like to see this....

dad's and anniversary's

Today of course is Father's day...and I have a very special Dad.
So talented, good natured and loving...
hugs to you Dad...you are the best on the planet!

But today is also my parents 62nd Anniversary!

62 years ago my parents said "I do"
and I DO love you both...

where oh where...

did my little boy go?Happy Birthday Jesse....

vermont...trapp style

Every now and then there are moments that happen in your life that you know will stay with you forever. The past couple of days held such moments.

left to right: me (Brigitta), Duane Chase (Kurt), Heather Menzies (Louisa), Debbie Turner (Marta), Kym Karath (Gretyl)

It was great to see the my Sound of Music family again...we all get along great and always have lots of laughs...but the circle got wider. This occasion for our get together was to meet at the Von Trapp Family Lodge and Resort. The REAL Von Trapp family had invited us to a dedication on their property and we were thrilled to all be able to go.

The Von Trapp Lodge is a beautiful 2,400-acre resort with sweeping mountain views providing accommodations in an Austrian-style. It reminds me very much of Austria where the original family came from. That's why they bought the property and built the lodge here. You can see it down every hall of the lodge and among the sweeping gardens and meadows.

On a walk through the woods of Vermont, Johannes von Trapp and his lovely wife Lynn, newlyweds Elisa and Sam von Trapp (the grandson of Georg and Maria von Trapp) and the movie "Non Trapps".

THE DEDICATION
Duane played Kurt in the movie which was the part of Werner in real life. Werner von Trapp passed away in 2008 and the Non Trapps (as we call ourselves) dedicated an apple tree to the lodge from the cast of the kids in the movie. It was planted in Spring so this was the formal dedication. Unfortunately Charmian and Nicholas could not make it, but they were there in spirit. And the whole occasion had a lot of spirit...

After Johannes talked Duane led the dedication...

Elisabeth von Trapp leads everyone in singing "Edelweiss"

Maria von Trapp is so beautiful and gracious...
Heather played the part of Maria in the movie.

A lot of von Trapps...

This is Hedwig von Trapps grave. I played Hedwig's role (renamed Brigitta) in the movie.

A POTPOURRI OF IMAGES...
from pumpkin soup...a talk with the guests staying at the lodge...
the beauty of the lodge grounds...Lynn's delicious 'local vodka' cosmopolitan...
a special week I'll never forget.

Cheers to all the von Trapp's for a truly awesome time!