Sad revelations

Well, last night I had a show at Mel's Diner on Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. I invited about 450 people, and 15 showed up. I was supposed to have the support of the West Hollywood Business Association, no one showed up. I was really sad that I didn't really sell anything, especially since I thought I did the best work of my life, but most of all, I was hurt more than I can say, because quite a few people told me they would come, and then, nothing. I am pretty sure I am going to quit making art now. With the investment in materials and all that goes with putting a show together, I cannot afford my studio anymore, so I guess it will be closing. I think my heart is broken and I don't have anything witty to say. More than losing my investment, and closing my business, the pain comes from knowing that people I thought were my friends didn't even care enough to show up. I feel like a fool, and that is the worst. I guess my advice is to really look at someone who is smiling at you because they just might be pressing their lips together so that they don't laugh at you out loud. Keep safe everyone.

I'm baaacccckkkkk!!!

Guess who has short term memory loss and forgot that she had a blog??? You guessed it, me! I haven't written in a while, but I am back now, so watch out! Since my last writing, I have done another of those 10' guitars for Gibson, and this one is in front of Mel's Diner on the Sunset Strip. It was a lot of fun to do, just like the last one, because they give you complete creative freedom. I was supposed to get to do Stevie Nicks next, but they changed their minds. I had it all figured out, and think mine would have been pretty good, but who knows? The best part was delivering the finished piece in my PT Cruiser! So now it is summer. For those ou you who do not kow, we have a shaved ice cart now! It is called "Summer Snow Shaved Ice". The best part is that I can have it for free any time I want to. The worst part is that I have to make the syrup for the shaved ice and there are 21 flavors and it takes a long time to make! Nagy likes being a shaved-ice mogel. If you hear of any festivals or want a private party, let me know! We do snowball shots for the grown-ups and that is a crowd pleaser! We still have our crazy dogs! Lizzy the golden with six toes, and Winky the one-eyed Malti-Poo. We are their slaves, but they really do entertain us. God knows, they are cheaper than children! I haven't really had many adventures lately. I did go to Florida for a week in December. I have to say that Sarasota was pretty amazing. Now I know that there are people who do not share this opinion, but I am from a circus family, so I probably see it a little differently. The Ringling Estate was pretty amazing. A circus museum, a world-class art museum, and a mansion with great architecture, all in one place! Then St. Armand's Key where the Circus Ring of Fame is, and seeing my parent's name there. On top of that, gourmet Cuban food. I was in my happy place! I worry about the fact that as I get older I like more movies that involve things blowing up. I am also more fearless as the days go by and am angry that I am too old to go on Amazing Race. I watched them scale down that building, and was soooooo jealous. I did go zip lining in Hawaii last year. Guess that will have to do. I will try to be better at this, and a little more cohesive. I am writing a cookie cookbook right now, and I think the next installment will be about that. Have a great week and try to stay cool and sane!