Yep, that's right..don't worry, I home safe now. In fact, I'm doing fabulous..I've had a spiritual renewal that's left me tingly with delight. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to do something I've always wanted to do..I went to Chautauqua Institute all by my lonesome.. armed with a camera. Rarely do I ever venture off for a day of activities alone, so upon walking into the Institute, I felt accutely aware of my aloneness. So, quickly..I get right to work looking for interesting, beautiful... read more

So my cake decorating is on hold, however, if you insist, I could probably whip this beauty up for you pretty quickly!

So I've been asked, Annette, what makes you want to do this fundraiser for John Kanzius Cancer Research by some people. Honestly, after some roadblocks, closed doors and minor frustrations, I start thinking about what IS my motivation.

My memory takes me directly to Timmy, a 10 yr old son of a fellow nurse I worked with. He was your typical little boy, liked scary movies and picking on his sister. I remember his mom talking about his fever that wouldn't go away and next..the horrific ... read more

So, I'm laying in bed, unable to sleep cuz four stiff doggie legs are pokin in my side. How did this happen, as he has a nice little crate in our bedroom by the window that he used to sleep in at night. My mind drifts off to this past summer..when I decided to have a psychic/medium party at my house. I gathered about 12 friends who were willing to pay the 35 bucks per person. However, my husband, being the skeptic, continually balked "I can't believe your buyin into that crap, that stuf... read more