The Residence, Netflix, Shondaland and Maira Kalman

Here we are again.  Me sharing with you something miraculous about my favorite Artist, Maira Kalman.  My Son has been encouraging me to watch The Residence on Netflix for weeks.  Last night I finally sat down to watch the first episode.  Within the first minute by jaw dropped!  The opening credits were illustrated and created by Maira!  This article describes her process and how she got the project.

More posts about Maira here. 

Shonda Rhimes is a prolific television producer, writer, and showrunner, best known for creating and producing numerous successful TV series and films. Below is a comprehensive list of her notable works:

Television Series

Created by Shonda Rhimes

• Grey's Anatomy (2005–present) – Medical drama following the lives of surgical interns and doctors.

• Private Practice (2007–2013) – Spin-off of Grey's Anatomy focusing on Dr. Addison Montgomery.

• Scandal (2012–2018) – Political thriller centered on crisis manager Olivia Pope.

• How to Get Away with Murder (2014–2020) – Legal thriller about a law professor and her students entangled in murder cases.

• The Catch (2016–2017) – Crime drama about a private investigator and her con artist fiancé.

• Still Star-Crossed (2017) – Period drama set after the events of Romeo and Juliet.

• For the People (2018–2019) – Legal drama focusing on young lawyers in the U.S. District Court.

• Bridgerton (2020–present) – Period drama exploring London's high society during the Regency era.

• Inventing Anna (2022) – Limited series based on the true story of con artist Anna Delvey.

• Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (2023) – Prequel to Bridgerton focusing on Queen Charlotte's rise to prominence.

Produced by Shonda Rhimes

• Off the Map (2011) – Medical drama set in a remote South American clinic.

• Station 19 (2018–2024) – Grey's Anatomy spin-off focusing on Seattle firefighters.

• The Residence (2025) – Upcoming drama set in the White House, exploring the lives of its staff. 

Films

• Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999) – Television film about the life of actress Dorothy Dandridge; Rhimes served as a writer.

• Crossroads (2002) – Coming-of-age film starring Britney Spears; Rhimes wrote the screenplay.

• The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004) – Romantic comedy sequel; Rhimes contributed as a writer.

Shonda Rhimes's work has significantly influenced modern television, particularly in creating diverse and compelling narratives. Her production company, Shondaland, continues to develop new content across various platforms.

COPYRIGHT 2007-2025 Patti Friday b.1959.

How to Find Humor in Life's Absurdity | Maira Kalman | TED

NEW Children's Book by Patti Friday 'Bubbyland'

What if Cousins were able to have a yearly party together to celebrate their love and friendship? What if the gathering was organized by their Grandmother and it had different and fun themes each year? 

This is 'Bubbyland'. 

You're invited!

Order Here

COPYRIGHT 2007-2023 Patti Friday b.1959.

NEW Children's Book 'Daisy Do' A Fun Way to Learn Names of Flowers

Every Host wants to pronounce their Guests' names correctly. Even if you are a flower who is hosting a 'Spring Fling' party! Daisy Do invites you to peek inside her gathering and introduces you to some fashionable botanical friends. It's fun to learn new words!

COPYRIGHT 2007-2023 Patti Friday b.1959.

NEW Children's Holiday Book 2022: Lucky the Christmas Mushroom by Canadian Author Patti Friday

"Lucky The Christmas Mushroom" is hoping you will make

his story part of your holiday traditions!

Introducing my newest book for your family!

Pine Tree Island is a magical place.

Lucky The Christmas Mushroom lives there.

He has a very important seasonal project

to wrap up with his team of forest friends!

A fun, folktale that is sure to become part

of your family's holiday traditions!

A festive story for kids of all ages!

Available NOW:

HERE

COPYRIGHT 2007-2022 Patti Friday b.1959.

The Most Wonderful Day: Maira Kalman

Portrait of Rebecca

Working from an appropriated Instagram image

as a breezy reference point...

Gouache on archival illustration board.

I love the matte chalk feel/look of this medium.

Peace Love Create Art

Patti 

xo

P.S.

The portrait is sitting on an 

antique writing desk....

I painted the flowers on it

in 1994

Patti Friday: Reporting from inside 'The Art Dept.' at the international 'Embassy of Ideas'

LuAna's Bookshelf: Buy a Book & Support a School Today!

What is LuAna's Bookshelf?

Hi, I'm Heidi-Marie

I travel the world with my little backpack and find poor schools in desperate ​need of funding. 

Together with children in schools from all over the world, we create a children story book 

to sell and raise money for their school.

Every bug, every tree, every cloud was drawn by a different child all within the same school, 

each illustration contains drawings by multiple Children. No two books are the same. 

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Each book contains special elements relating to the specific country it was created in and 

each book is printed in English with the language of the children printed just below, allowing 

your child to see the many languages of this wold.

By being a part of the creation of these books, the children feel that they are in control of their future. They have helped raise money for their own education!

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LuAna's Bookshelf is dedicated to supporting schools and education of as many children in the globe as possible!

There is something about being in a school and working with children that comes so natural to me, it makes me feel centered and peaceful. I have always ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​wanted to ‘help’ children in some way but I didn’t know where or how.

I found the first school when I was on an all-inclusive vacation in Dominican Republic in May of 2015. I had met and started chatting with a local, who was selling jewelry on my resort. While we were talking, he told me about his work building homes and schools with the missionaries that come down from other countries. I expressed such an interest that he offered to take me to see some of these places.

When I visited the school and saw the condition it was in compared to our schools here in Canada, my heart was so overwhelmed with love that I became determined to try and raise money for them. I told the director of that school that I would do whatever I could when I returned to Canada.

I know I have found my path, my purpose in life.  I have never felt so right about something in my life. My compassion for these schools and these children is beyond words.  I decided I wanted to make this work my life. 

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Patti Friday: Reporting from inside 'The Art Dept.' at the international 'Embassy of Ideas'