Natural landscapes and colors take my breath away. I stop for vivid sunrise and sunsets, unusual lonely trees, placid lakes, and odd looking plants (have you ever seen a lamb's ears plant?) - the leaves are fuzzy and soft, yet strange and familiar.

I'm a proud new mother / owner of a boston terrier named Olive, who has become a star of her own in the small town of Ithaca, NY where I currently reside. People know her by name at petsmart, at the local dog park, and even at her obedience & training class. In fact, they recognize her more than they do me!

I love to cook even though I'm still a novice, and I love to especially cook for the people I love. They say cooking comes from the heart and I try to cook that way, too.