Depending on how one looks at it, people have either appreciated/tolerated my admiration/fanaticism of Barbra Streisand. Her one-of-a-kind talent has been an inspiration since sixth grade. So, it shouldn’t come as surprise that Babs made a cameo appearance last week at a special moment in my career as a psychic medium.
Recently, I was honored when a producer/director proposed doing a cable-access TV show about my work and various spirituality topics. We brainstormed on the name (Southern Soul – given I’m from Alabama and a psychic), the length (half hour) and where to film. For my first stab on the airwaves, shooting on location at the beautiful Santa Barbara Rose Garden, adjacent to the city’s famous mission, was a unanimous choice.
I’d been to this floral bonanza many times to meditate and view the countless varieties of blooms that cover half a football field. Among the roses decorating the landscape, several are named after celebrities, of whom, I spotted Julia Child, Marilyn Monroe and Henry Fonda. Now, I knew a rose had also been commissioned after Streisand’s namesake, yet my investigative efforts never found a clue of it in the huge garden.
Cut to last week, I was a little anxious (ok, nervous) about filming the initial episode at a public park. But, within the first steps of walking onto the grounds of the rose garden, I came in contact with a small plaque at my feet: Barbra Streisand. There, in all its pink, fragrant glory, was her rose, doubling as a positive sign for me to do the show! After all these years, the original Funny Girl was still encouraging me!
Streisand’s now planning a movie remake of the musical, Gypsy. The show’s signature song? “Everything’s Coming Up Roses!”
Love and light,
Tony
Barbra Streisand pops up at just the right time!
I hope that Streisand gets the “Google alert” about this post about her and picks up the phone and calls you!
Now, that would even top the rose spotting! “Hello, Tony? This is Barbra!!” (Cut to me on the floor!)
Congratulations on the show Tony! You really are making a difference in the lives of others.
Hey Man! Thanks so much for the kind words. Still loving the original art you gave to me. Another form of inspiration for me!
Love it!
Awesome!
Thanks so much!!
A TV show!
You’ll be swell! You’ll be great! Gonna have the whole world on a plate!
LOL!! I’m loving the built-in theme song that’s emerging!! Thanks!
A Star is Born! Santa Barbra…or Barbara, is lucky to have you both.
Thanks! I love it! Who knew what a rose garden would bring?!!
Remember we had a Babs rose on our back deck in ATL? It was sorta purple (natch!).
CJM
Oh, yes, I do! It was a 40th birthday gift!
So happy for you. Way to go. Hope Second Hand Rose learns of your devoted admiration. Break a leg!!
Hey Honey! Thanks so much! I have to tell you; I don’t think a flower ever meant as much to me as it did that day!
This is incredibly exciting. You are so worthy of all this goodness Tony!
Thanks so much, honey! It was a pretty magical day in the garden!
I love this!! I believe there are no accidents.
Exactly!! No accidents! All perfectly aligned!
My parents have at least one Barbra Streisand rose in their garden! Hello, gorgeous! 🙂
How wonderful! I had one too, years ago.
Sounds like everything is coming up roses for you Tony…..I wish we could view your Southern Soul show in Louisville…Congrats…
Hey, Dianne! Thanks so much! I believe that there will be some kind of streaming option of the show once it’s ready to air. I will keep you posted! xoxo
All this time I thought I was your muse!! Have I been replaced? Much love and prayers for success on your newest adventure.
Honey, you will always be my muse and BFF! Love you!
Roses/Barbra – way cool! And the TV show, too! Will it be available online so that us Southern Souls can watch it? 🙂
Hi!Thanks! Yes, there will be a streaming option for the show. Stay tuned!