Choreography for Kendrix

I teach private modern/ballet instruction for very good friend of mine named Kendrix. Now, if you are are pretty close to me, you have heard his name more than several times.

Kendrix is very dear to me. He is a Vascular Surgeon and an Illusionist. He also somehow seems to fit in dance, fishing, beach-life, care and time for his exotic birds and pets and his friends and family. He STILL dances after all these years and even though he has had more than 3 back surgeries, he never lets that stop him from doing what he loves (see people - no excuses)

Kendrix is always inspiring me. This man saves lives and works very hard. He has the biggest heart. When I think I am having a stressful day or complain that I don't have time to work on the things I love or want to do, I think about what he told me one day "If you really love it, you will make time for it somehow." As does he.

And you know what? It is SO TRUE. If you truly want to do something or love something or someone. You make time for it now matter what, even if it costs you sleep because you wanted it that bad.

Kendrix never complains. He always comes to class with a smile. Kendrix is so open minded, he has also had and has the coolest life ever with amusing stories. Small town Kentucky boy to successful fishing lure entrepreneur, beach bum somewhere out in the French West Indies and Guadalope, to Vascular Surgeon. He is what you would call "good folk" :) I am grateful for his friendship and care about him very much.

Here is just a quick clip of the most recent dance piece we are practicing to. I choreograph these little dance pieces for him so he can not only work on technique and form, but to be able to dance and express himself on another art level.

Oil Paintings by Stacy Barter

As I have posted before, I got to sit for an oil painting, painted by renowned artist, Stacy Barter. After we finished with the white tutu sitting. She decided on a black lace dress I had sitting on a piano bench next this beautiful black piano.

So here are some photos from the second sitting I did with her :)

This time I was actually looking straight at her while she was painting me. It's hard to describe what that meant to me. Watching an artist in their element; in their zone was simply wondrous. I will never forget this experience :)

Stacy Barter is so accomplished and gifted. What an honor to be able to work with her! Thank you Stacy!

If you would like to see more of her work go here

The Best Tempeh Lettuce Wraps Recipe Ever

"Ooh heaven is a place on earth!" - at least that's how I feel about my latest creation!

Try this light, low carb, low calorie, vegan-friendly Tempeh Lettuce Wraps Recipe! It's healthy, fast, easy - Great overall Lunch

Ingredients:

- Big Lettuce Leaves to Wrap
- Tempeh (I used Westsoy Tempeh, 5 grain)
- Cucumber
- White Onion
- Kalamata Olives
- Sweet Roasted Peppers in Olive Oil (I used Mancini sweet roasted peppers)
- Sun Dried Tomatoes in Olive Oil (I used 365 from Wholefoods)
- Cilantro and/or Parsley
- Seasoning to taste (I used cayenne, cumin, salt/pepper and paprika)
* - everything I bought and used was organic

Directions:

In a skillet, sear the Tempeh (cut into long slices) and season for a couple minutes. The add a the roasted red peppers and sun dried tomatoes (you may need to diced up the peppers and sun dried tomatoes).

Then get your plate out, lay the lettuce leaves down (I did 3 for one serving). Slice the cucumber thin (I did like 3 cucs slices per wrap), thin slices of white onions, dice the kalamata olives and lay that all down on the lettuce.

Your Tempeh is cooked. Go ahead and lay that on top with the roasted peppers and sun dried tomatoes. And just top with the cilantro and parsley. Wrap it up and much away.

Yummy, vegan, organic wraps! Enjoy! :)