My Last Post

Dear Friends,

As many of you have no doubt begun to suspect, anno's place is closing. There's been no tragedy, no drama, no exciting tale to tell. Just the usual impediments: responsibilities in front of me that need my full attention coupled with whatever congenital defect it is that won't let me move forward until I've closed down any possibility of comfortable retreat.

And, thanks to all of you, this has become one of my favorite places, a most comfortable place to be. I'm so glad to have had the chance to meet you all; thanks so much for stopping by. Your companionship has sustained me on this journey further than I ever would have gone without you: you've been warm, kind, and generous readers, inspiring writers, and I've appreciated every one of you, treasured every comment... and I hope you won't mind if I still return once in a while to read your posts, and say hello.

If you look, you'll find me around the internet. On Facebook, for example. I know, after all the terrible things I've said... there I am. Blame it on my daughter. But I am there, and my pictures are, too; more of them than I've managed to post over here. If you want to join me there, just send me e-mail (annoa2mi at yahoo dot com). Or just send me e-mail. I love receiving letters, and I'm occasionally good at returning them, too -- I'd love to hear from you!

For now, though, this is all. Wishing every one of you all the very best in 2010: good health, great loves, wonderful stories, and, naturally, lots and lots of excellent chocolate.

Love,
Anno

~The End~