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Love you.🩷 Mean it.💋

Love you.🩷 Mean it.💋

Like living in a snowglobe ✨

My wfh backyard view this radiant 8*F morning.

Like living in a snowglobe ✨

My wfh backyard view this radiant 8*F morning.

ootd lewks lately

The only constant these first weeks of ‘25 has been unpredictability! My January goal: be as present as possible with the multi-generations of my family, and fully embrace (and apply) the flexibility required to do so. In the midst of some big life events at present!!

Finding the fun in some “new-to-me” denim silhouettes
— but keeping the “old” with a touch of fanciful whimsy.

How have you embraced the January pace? Share, please! I love hearing your thoughts in this space.✨

ootd lewks lately

The only constant these first weeks of ‘25 has been unpredictability! My January goal: be as present as possible with the multi-generations of my family, and fully embrace (and apply) the flexibility required to do so. In the midst of some big life events at present!!

Finding the fun in some “new-to-me” denim silhouettes
— but keeping the “old” with a touch of fanciful whimsy.

How have you embraced the January pace? Share, please! I love hearing your thoughts in this space.✨

Intentional pacing is such a valuable skill to learn. You may be fooled into believing that if you don’t rush, you’ll “miss out” (FOMO) or that others will pass you by. But the real truth is that what is meant for you will happen in its perfect timing.

Last year, I began applying an intentional seasonal perspective to my productivity — which I use to grow and operate @virtuosasociety (see our recent BLOG post on this!) as well as engage more mindfully with what was most important in other areas of my life.

That meant prioritizing rest, reflection and nourishment in Winter and setting my goals in early Spring. Taking action to achieve those goals in Summer and committing to sharing the “fruit” of those goals in Fall.

Just as a seasonal cycle flows in its own time, I’m learning to trust that God, who made the heavens and the earth, is guiding my time to accomplish what He has set forth for me to do, however long that may take.

Learning this aria, “Al dolce guidami” from Anne Boleyn’s Mad Scene in Donizetti’s opera Anna Bolena, took extreme patience and dedication. And it was performed as part of a very intensive concert program filled to the brim with other difficult and diverse pieces. In the opera, Anna (Anne) is facing her execution and stops to drift in reflection upon her home where she once found happiness. As soon as this aria concludes, she is lead to her beheading and sings a seething revenge song marking the dramatic end of the opera (“Coppia iniqua”). In my concert, I had to transition directly into *that* aria and a high D after the tranquility of the previous piece. It was immensely difficult!! And I worked tirelessly — but in paced steps — with my vocal coach and accompanist to be able to not just learn the arias but build the stamina to sing them with precise Bel Canto technique AND open emotional connection. “Al dolce guidami” in and of itself must be sung unrushed and with gentle reverence to the both melody and meter.

Daily I pray for patience, and especially contentment in times of pause or slowness. For in that pacing, may I see what next action must be done to positively move thru the world in love.🤍

Intentional pacing is such a valuable skill to learn. You may be fooled into believing that if you don’t rush, you’ll “miss out” (FOMO) or that others will pass you by. But the real truth is that what is meant for you will happen in its perfect timing.

Last year, I began applying an intentional seasonal perspective to my productivity — which I use to grow and operate @virtuosasociety (see our recent BLOG post on this!) as well as engage more mindfully with what was most important in other areas of my life.

That meant prioritizing rest, reflection and nourishment in Winter and setting my goals in early Spring. Taking action to achieve those goals in Summer and committing to sharing the “fruit” of those goals in Fall.

Just as a seasonal cycle flows in its own time, I’m learning to trust that God, who made the heavens and the earth, is guiding my time to accomplish what He has set forth for me to do, however long that may take.

Learning this aria, “Al dolce guidami” from Anne Boleyn’s Mad Scene in Donizetti’s opera Anna Bolena, took extreme patience and dedication. And it was performed as part of a very intensive concert program filled to the brim with other difficult and diverse pieces. In the opera, Anna (Anne) is facing her execution and stops to drift in reflection upon her home where she once found happiness. As soon as this aria concludes, she is lead to her beheading and sings a seething revenge song marking the dramatic end of the opera (“Coppia iniqua”). In my concert, I had to transition directly into *that* aria and a high D after the tranquility of the previous piece. It was immensely difficult!! And I worked tirelessly — but in paced steps — with my vocal coach and accompanist to be able to not just learn the arias but build the stamina to sing them with precise Bel Canto technique AND open emotional connection. “Al dolce guidami” in and of itself must be sung unrushed and with gentle reverence to the both melody and meter.

Daily I pray for patience, and especially contentment in times of pause or slowness. For in that pacing, may I see what next action must be done to positively move thru the world in love.🤍

Sweet Sixteen on 1.6 🎂 @victoria_k_e

What a privilege and joy to witness my beautiful girl grow more vibrant each year. She lights up every room. Is imbued with a powerful mix of intelligence and intuition. Has a biting wit and melodic laugh. Extends kindness with Christ-like compassion. Is ferociously determined on the course and on the court. Loves her family and friends deeply.

Celebrating at @topgolf ⛳️ was certainly the highlight of a fun cross-state weekend “victory tour” — watching her do what she loves makes my heart flutter every time!!!

We love you so much, our Queen Victoria 👑

Sweet Sixteen on 1.6 🎂 @victoria_k_e

What a privilege and joy to witness my beautiful girl grow more vibrant each year. She lights up every room. Is imbued with a powerful mix of intelligence and intuition. Has a biting wit and melodic laugh. Extends kindness with Christ-like compassion. Is ferociously determined on the course and on the court. Loves her family and friends deeply.

Celebrating at @topgolf ⛳️ was certainly the highlight of a fun cross-state weekend “victory tour” — watching her do what she loves makes my heart flutter every time!!!

We love you so much, our Queen Victoria 👑

Christmas + Twixmas // Part 2

Time together is a gift, and rest is a luxury.
Treasuring both. 🎁✨

Christmas + Twixmas // Part 2

Time together is a gift, and rest is a luxury.
Treasuring both. 🎁✨

Christmas + Twixmas // Part 1

Glenn Miller had it right. Every day IS a holiday.♥️

Christmas + Twixmas // Part 1

Glenn Miller had it right. Every day IS a holiday.♥️

“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” ✨✝️✨
Luke 2:11

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas, from our family to yours!🎄

“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” ✨✝️✨
Luke 2:11

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas, from our family to yours!🎄

Swishing & singing 🎶 (and a dash of sparkling ✨)

Oh how I LOVE making music with friends during the holidays!

First “O Holy Night” of the season at last night’s beautiful Light the World Concert for our community. And reunited with glorious @suzannejstewart at the keys!! My heart was so full! ♥️ While this was a phone-free concert (refreshing!) I did capture a snippet of our rehearsal — complete with superb organizer @heidiogao working away amidst. Thank you, Heidi!

@shopburu x @pencilandpaperco taffeta ensemble (with a sparkly caplet added for the performance)
✨🌙✝️🎼

Swishing & singing 🎶 (and a dash of sparkling ✨)

Oh how I LOVE making music with friends during the holidays!

First “O Holy Night” of the season at last night’s beautiful Light the World Concert for our community. And reunited with glorious @suzannejstewart at the keys!! My heart was so full! ♥️ While this was a phone-free concert (refreshing!) I did capture a snippet of our rehearsal — complete with superb organizer @heidiogao working away amidst. Thank you, Heidi!

@shopburu x @pencilandpaperco taffeta ensemble (with a sparkly caplet added for the performance)
✨🌙✝️🎼

In appreciation of quiet moments of cozy. 🔥✨

This @alicelanehome tray is like an artist’s canvas; an open invitation for interpretation.

This season, it holds sentimental favorites…
📚 Vintage books, including a sweet little Dickens set & an Italian cookbook
🌿 Clippings from our tree + holly berries
🕯️Mercury glass candle holders from a memorable road trip to the @magnolia store in Waco when it opened in 2015
🍊 Oranges for a nod to our childhood stockings stuffed with citrus fruit in the toe! (Anyone else have this tradition?)

Sunny is certainly warm and content with his fireplace nook.

What are the ways you create cozy seasonal corners in your home? ✨

In appreciation of quiet moments of cozy. 🔥✨

This @alicelanehome tray is like an artist’s canvas; an open invitation for interpretation.

This season, it holds sentimental favorites…
📚 Vintage books, including a sweet little Dickens set & an Italian cookbook
🌿 Clippings from our tree + holly berries
🕯️Mercury glass candle holders from a memorable road trip to the @magnolia store in Waco when it opened in 2015
🍊 Oranges for a nod to our childhood stockings stuffed with citrus fruit in the toe! (Anyone else have this tradition?)

Sunny is certainly warm and content with his fireplace nook.

What are the ways you create cozy seasonal corners in your home? ✨

✨ The final reveal! ✨

Seven weeks of fastidious prep leading up to December 8th’s PEO Christmas Tour of Homes fundraiser for scholarships… and it was an absolute JOY!🎄

Nearly 300 people toured three featured homes, and we were delighted that ours was included. Thank you to the wonderful team of PEO ladies who managed the tour!

Here’s a glimpse at our “European-Inspired Lodge” decor theme in the quiet minutes before opening our front door to the public.

My husband @coma_ebner designed our home and his uncle @curtkropf built it, six years ago. While it is still a work in progress (what house isn’t, right?!) we have vowed to love and care for this house with gratitude over comparison, and unique touches over trends.

Sharing is a huge step in overcoming fear of judgment! 😅 Opening your home to others feels vulnerable - just like opening your heart - but when done with love and to nourish and serve others, it builds up bonds of kinship and kindness. And decorating for Christmas is FUN!!! Which is why we said yes to sharing our home… and we pray it helps you feel brave enough to share YOURS too! It always delights me to see what you share!

Check out my stories & the “Christmas” highlight for more details about the process of preparing for Christmas Tour of Homes.🎄

✨ The final reveal! ✨

Seven weeks of fastidious prep leading up to December 8th’s PEO Christmas Tour of Homes fundraiser for scholarships… and it was an absolute JOY!🎄

Nearly 300 people toured three featured homes, and we were delighted that ours was included. Thank you to the wonderful team of PEO ladies who managed the tour!

Here’s a glimpse at our “European-Inspired Lodge” decor theme in the quiet minutes before opening our front door to the public.

My husband @coma_ebner designed our home and his uncle @curtkropf built it, six years ago. While it is still a work in progress (what house isn’t, right?!) we have vowed to love and care for this house with gratitude over comparison, and unique touches over trends.

Sharing is a huge step in overcoming fear of judgment! 😅 Opening your home to others feels vulnerable - just like opening your heart - but when done with love and to nourish and serve others, it builds up bonds of kinship and kindness. And decorating for Christmas is FUN!!! Which is why we said yes to sharing our home… and we pray it helps you feel brave enough to share YOURS too! It always delights me to see what you share!

Check out my stories & the “Christmas” highlight for more details about the process of preparing for Christmas Tour of Homes.🎄

Holiday tablescape reveal: a touch of woodland whimsy!

It was a such a joy to build this table from treasured and newer items primarily collected from my favorite small Oregon businesses.

Small Business Saturday is around the corner, and I encourage you to shop small, buy local and curate from the items you’ve already collected as much as possible. ♥️♥️♥️

The lovely Oregon shops and artists featured in this tablescape:
@cielohome
@cargoinc
@kateblairstone
@monticelloantiquemarketplace
@prizeshoppe
@poppyonmain

With sweet vintage touches from @susannyberg780 @darlaharman 🎀

You’re invited to see my home in person during PEO AU’s local Christmas Tour of Homes fundraiser for women’s scholarships on Dec 8th. Three festively decorated homes! Purchase tickets at Poppy on Main @poppyonmain

Holiday tablescape reveal: a touch of woodland whimsy!

It was a such a joy to build this table from treasured and newer items primarily collected from my favorite small Oregon businesses.

Small Business Saturday is around the corner, and I encourage you to shop small, buy local and curate from the items you’ve already collected as much as possible. ♥️♥️♥️

The lovely Oregon shops and artists featured in this tablescape:
@cielohome
@cargoinc
@kateblairstone
@monticelloantiquemarketplace
@prizeshoppe
@poppyonmain

With sweet vintage touches from @susannyberg780 @darlaharman 🎀

You’re invited to see my home in person during PEO AU’s local Christmas Tour of Homes fundraiser for women’s scholarships on Dec 8th. Three festively decorated homes! Purchase tickets at Poppy on Main @poppyonmain

Wishing you a holiday filled with sounds that make your soul sing, sights that inspire you to appreciate the present moment, scent that evokes pleasant memories, and enough gratitude that your heart is spilling over with love.

“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” Psalm 34:8 NIV

From the Ebner Family yours, Happy Thanksgiving!🍁

📷 @truth_and_light_studios

Wishing you a holiday filled with sounds that make your soul sing, sights that inspire you to appreciate the present moment, scent that evokes pleasant memories, and enough gratitude that your heart is spilling over with love.

“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” Psalm 34:8 NIV

From the Ebner Family yours, Happy Thanksgiving!🍁

📷 @truth_and_light_studios

Our second OSU Fall Family Weekend in the books, and a beautiful one at that.
🧡🦫🖤

Thank you to all of the Veterans in our lives - especially Lt Col (Ret) @coma_f15 and his dad, CMSgt (Ret) Charles “Tim Sr” - for their dedication and service to our country! 🇺🇸 Full circle to see Tyler serve in AF ROTC at OSU ♥️

Thank you @mrs.a.deese @jondieselpalmer @nickelmorene @krisk2014 @globalvet for football game fun!!! 🏈

Our second OSU Fall Family Weekend in the books, and a beautiful one at that.
🧡🦫🖤

Thank you to all of the Veterans in our lives - especially Lt Col (Ret) @coma_f15 and his dad, CMSgt (Ret) Charles “Tim Sr” - for their dedication and service to our country! 🇺🇸 Full circle to see Tyler serve in AF ROTC at OSU ♥️

Thank you @mrs.a.deese @jondieselpalmer @nickelmorene @krisk2014 @globalvet for football game fun!!! 🏈

🗳️🇺🇸✨

🗳️🇺🇸✨

Midweek motivation ✨ via where I find the fun @virtuosasociety

Midweek motivation ✨ via where I find the fun @virtuosasociety

BTS of our @virtuosasociety Maestra Masterclass setup for this weekend’s event!

I LOVE doing IRL events like this!!!
#lovelanguage

BTS of our @virtuosasociety Maestra Masterclass setup for this weekend’s event!

I LOVE doing IRL events like this!!!
#lovelanguage

Congratulations, Daniel & Isa! ❤️

St. Mary’s in Mt. Angel, OR has been home to so many Ebner family weddings throughout the past century. Our hearts fill with joy being there!

And to have the OG 9 Ebner sibs together again was beautiful. What a brood this family has grown to be!

Such a beautiful day!✨

Congratulations, Daniel & Isa! ❤️

St. Mary’s in Mt. Angel, OR has been home to so many Ebner family weddings throughout the past century. Our hearts fill with joy being there!

And to have the OG 9 Ebner sibs together again was beautiful. What a brood this family has grown to be!

Such a beautiful day!✨

Ciao 🍝

Ciao 🍝

Couldn’t miss the opportunity to honor my son @tyler.g.ebner for #nationalsonday ❤️

You are a gift to this world, Tyler, and I thank God for the privilege of being Mom to you and Victoria.

📷 @truth_and_light_studios

Couldn’t miss the opportunity to honor my son @tyler.g.ebner for #nationalsonday ❤️

You are a gift to this world, Tyler, and I thank God for the privilege of being Mom to you and Victoria.

📷 @truth_and_light_studios

My beautiful, beautiful girl - in every way.❤️

I love you and love being your mama @victoria_k_e

#nationaldaughtersday

📷: @truth_and_light_studios
{we loved this photoshoot, Brenna!}

My beautiful, beautiful girl - in every way.❤️

I love you and love being your mama @victoria_k_e

#nationaldaughtersday

📷: @truth_and_light_studios
{we loved this photoshoot, Brenna!}

23rd Crowniversary 👑 9.22.01
@missamerica #missamerica2002

Deeply grateful for the honor and privilege of serving in such an iconic role as the nation healed from 9/11.🇺🇸

📷
1. One of my fav captures by longtime friend & AC photographer Don Kravitz.
2. I love that this shot shows the lyrics to “There she is”🎶 on the prompter as Tony Danza sang while I walked the iconic runway.
3. Crowning moment: utter shock, joy and elation as @angelabgrey crowned me.
4. Embraced by my dear 2001 State Sisters and Miss America Sisters.
5. That crazy top-5 quiz show!
6. Final onstage question.
7. Talent performance of “O mio babbino caro” in beautiful custom gown by Nina Wager.
8. My $102 BCBG gown (off the rack at Pioneer Place Mall in Portland) being escorted onstage by @glenharman48.
9. Red metallic swimsuit! 🧨
10. The most beautifully elegant, patriotic and exciting telecast opening in Miss America history.

23rd Crowniversary 👑 9.22.01
@missamerica #missamerica2002

Deeply grateful for the honor and privilege of serving in such an iconic role as the nation healed from 9/11.🇺🇸

📷
1. One of my fav captures by longtime friend & AC photographer Don Kravitz.
2. I love that this shot shows the lyrics to “There she is”🎶 on the prompter as Tony Danza sang while I walked the iconic runway.
3. Crowning moment: utter shock, joy and elation as @angelabgrey crowned me.
4. Embraced by my dear 2001 State Sisters and Miss America Sisters.
5. That crazy top-5 quiz show!
6. Final onstage question.
7. Talent performance of “O mio babbino caro” in beautiful custom gown by Nina Wager.
8. My $102 BCBG gown (off the rack at Pioneer Place Mall in Portland) being escorted onstage by @glenharman48.
9. Red metallic swimsuit! 🧨
10. The most beautifully elegant, patriotic and exciting telecast opening in Miss America history.

Back to school week for @tyler.g.ebner 🧡🦫🖤

So fun to help feather his new nest (or in this case, “beaver den”?) - first apartment! - but still so hard to say goodbye again. Does this ever get easier?? 😭

{Tim and I can’t even look at each other during the goodbye process without bursting into tears and laughter!}

We sure love you, Tyler!! Wishing you another incredible year at OSU!

Back to school week for @tyler.g.ebner 🧡🦫🖤

So fun to help feather his new nest (or in this case, “beaver den”?) - first apartment! - but still so hard to say goodbye again. Does this ever get easier?? 😭

{Tim and I can’t even look at each other during the goodbye process without bursting into tears and laughter!}

We sure love you, Tyler!! Wishing you another incredible year at OSU!

Friend, this is a gentle reminder that across the screen, and the “highlight reel” of any platform, is humanity.

This new season of year is often bustling and busy, and if you’re finding yourself overwhelmed, above and below the surface (what can and cannot be seen) you’re not alone. And it is all the more important that hear this:

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO EARN LOVE.

Your work is not your worth.

You are inherently beautiful, valued and loved. Period. Enough. Yes.

I am constantly reminding myself and those closest to me of this… which bears repeating because it has a difficult time permeating a thick shell of fear, shame or anxiety.

Hand-in-hand with that reminder is another: don’t assume that you know what another human sees through their life lens. Just don’t!

Instead, if you ask in love what they see, and they desire to share, stay open. Your life lens can broaden for the better. BUT if someone simply isn’t able to come alongside to either ask or see, rinse and repeat step 1:

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO EARN LOVE. ❤️

Send this to someone who needs to hear how inherently loved they are today.💌

Friend, this is a gentle reminder that across the screen, and the “highlight reel” of any platform, is humanity.

This new season of year is often bustling and busy, and if you’re finding yourself overwhelmed, above and below the surface (what can and cannot be seen) you’re not alone. And it is all the more important that hear this:

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO EARN LOVE.

Your work is not your worth.

You are inherently beautiful, valued and loved. Period. Enough. Yes.

I am constantly reminding myself and those closest to me of this… which bears repeating because it has a difficult time permeating a thick shell of fear, shame or anxiety.

Hand-in-hand with that reminder is another: don’t assume that you know what another human sees through their life lens. Just don’t!

Instead, if you ask in love what they see, and they desire to share, stay open. Your life lens can broaden for the better. BUT if someone simply isn’t able to come alongside to either ask or see, rinse and repeat step 1:

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO EARN LOVE. ❤️

Send this to someone who needs to hear how inherently loved they are today.💌

May we forever strive to remember those lost in this harrowing day in 2001, alongside the brave women and men serving in the recovery effort in the weeks that followed. To our Patriots this day and always, we thank you and honor you.❤️🇺🇸

During my cabaret show Bring My Crown!👑 I share some of the lesser-known history of “the Miss America Pageant that almost wasn’t” alongside the moment at Ground Zero with three rescue workers that changed my life.

Here is a clip of this particular moment in the show from February’s hometown debut at @reserartscenter alongside @jimmie_herrod @matteveringham @shelbyblez #laurenhendrix just before performing the song “Good Girl” by @stormof69.

The details surrounding the story of our collective vote hasn’t been told much. So I gathered together interviews with a handful of my competition sisters and historical footage to retell the timeline of this pivotal piece of @missamerica history in an upcoming @virtuosasociety podcast episode. Dropping September 23rd on the 23rd Anniversary of that life changing visit to Ground Zero.

Subscribe to hear the episode when it drops at virtuosasociety.com/podcast 🎙️🎧

May we forever strive to remember those lost in this harrowing day in 2001, alongside the brave women and men serving in the recovery effort in the weeks that followed. To our Patriots this day and always, we thank you and honor you.❤️🇺🇸

During my cabaret show Bring My Crown!👑 I share some of the lesser-known history of “the Miss America Pageant that almost wasn’t” alongside the moment at Ground Zero with three rescue workers that changed my life.

Here is a clip of this particular moment in the show from February’s hometown debut at @reserartscenter alongside @jimmie_herrod @matteveringham @shelbyblez #laurenhendrix just before performing the song “Good Girl” by @stormof69.

The details surrounding the story of our collective vote hasn’t been told much. So I gathered together interviews with a handful of my competition sisters and historical footage to retell the timeline of this pivotal piece of @missamerica history in an upcoming @virtuosasociety podcast episode. Dropping September 23rd on the 23rd Anniversary of that life changing visit to Ground Zero.

Subscribe to hear the episode when it drops at virtuosasociety.com/podcast 🎙️🎧

Here she goes! 📚 10th grade / Sophomore year

Lady Pels volleyball off to a great season with Ws last week too 🏐

@victoria_k_e you’re remarkable, girl! Have a wonderful school year. 💖

{Sunny pup is always dismayed by the deceit of getting to take a “first day” pic but never actually getting to go to school. Sorry good boy but you’d chase the pelican and then what?!}

Here she goes! 📚 10th grade / Sophomore year

Lady Pels volleyball off to a great season with Ws last week too 🏐

@victoria_k_e you’re remarkable, girl! Have a wonderful school year. 💖

{Sunny pup is always dismayed by the deceit of getting to take a “first day” pic but never actually getting to go to school. Sorry good boy but you’d chase the pelican and then what?!}

Summer Rewind 🍒

Summer Rewind 🍒

Because I want the memories of this laughter-filled, friendship-centered weekend with @meghanshanley @kacibre @candacehock @colson__horton @rachelramsey82 @kellyswindell to live on the grid as the cherry on top of a beautiful Summer.

There is a Nashville-shaped piece of my heart because of these beautiful friends, and we’ve shared such a wide spectrum of life together from near and far for decades. True treasure. ✨

“Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.”

-Marcel Proust-

Because I want the memories of this laughter-filled, friendship-centered weekend with @meghanshanley @kacibre @candacehock @colson__horton @rachelramsey82 @kellyswindell to live on the grid as the cherry on top of a beautiful Summer.

There is a Nashville-shaped piece of my heart because of these beautiful friends, and we’ve shared such a wide spectrum of life together from near and far for decades. True treasure. ✨

“Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.”

-Marcel Proust-

Seeing red

❤️🌹💄💋🍷💥🍓🚨🍟🥊📌🐞🍎

A friend recently reminded me of a recital performance I did of @rickyiangordon’s beautiful art song “The Red Dress” with lyrics from the poem of the same name by prolific writer Dorothy Parker. {Among my fav Dorothy P sayings is, “I don’t know much about being a millionaire, but I’ll bet I’d be darling at it.”}

I’m fascinated by the poem, and I adore this musical arrangement of it.

Red is evocative. It is the color of life. Of passion, emotion, creativity, energy, strength, courage, physical activity, warmth, security, aggression, spirituality, love, fidelity, and more.

As I celebrate the turning over of a new page to age 44, I wear red - and reminisce about this performance (as well as share it) - as a reminder to celebrate the gift of life in all of its beauty, complexity and wonder.

💃 @hillhouse

Seeing red

❤️🌹💄💋🍷💥🍓🚨🍟🥊📌🐞🍎

A friend recently reminded me of a recital performance I did of @rickyiangordon’s beautiful art song “The Red Dress” with lyrics from the poem of the same name by prolific writer Dorothy Parker. {Among my fav Dorothy P sayings is, “I don’t know much about being a millionaire, but I’ll bet I’d be darling at it.”}

I’m fascinated by the poem, and I adore this musical arrangement of it.

Red is evocative. It is the color of life. Of passion, emotion, creativity, energy, strength, courage, physical activity, warmth, security, aggression, spirituality, love, fidelity, and more.

As I celebrate the turning over of a new page to age 44, I wear red - and reminisce about this performance (as well as share it) - as a reminder to celebrate the gift of life in all of its beauty, complexity and wonder.

💃 @hillhouse

See how I turn 44? Very demure, very mindful.🤣

{thanks to #joolslebron for bringing “demure” back into the spotlight, even if the word is often misused}

A birthday for the books. Deeply meaningful. And how very glad I am for the time I’ve been given and the people I’m lucky to do life with. Praying that in this new year I am mindful to keep every moment holy, to unabashedly say I love you, and to wonder more > worry less. Thank you God for the beautiful gift of aging. 🙏

And thank you to each and every dear heart who reached out with a message or phone call! Your thoughtfulness and kindness has filled my cup! I love you. I really do. 🫶

See how I turn 44? Very demure, very mindful.🤣

{thanks to #joolslebron for bringing “demure” back into the spotlight, even if the word is often misused}

A birthday for the books. Deeply meaningful. And how very glad I am for the time I’ve been given and the people I’m lucky to do life with. Praying that in this new year I am mindful to keep every moment holy, to unabashedly say I love you, and to wonder more > worry less. Thank you God for the beautiful gift of aging. 🙏

And thank you to each and every dear heart who reached out with a message or phone call! Your thoughtfulness and kindness has filled my cup! I love you. I really do. 🫶

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