Julanne's Village Jewels

                                                                                                AUTUMN Ah AUTUMN! One of my favorite times of the year! There is something so palpable  and yet subtle about the coming of AUTUMN! I can NOTICE AUTUMN approaching by the air, the soft breeze feels different than summer breezes. the light becomes softer and 'heavier' if you will. Of course one can see the daylight fading from week to week until darkness creeps upon us almost unawares. I personally love this TRANSITION into slower, quieter and more settled way of life. For some this is a time of NEW BEGINNINGS, with school, new job, moving to a new location that is more convenient for us, warmer clothes, hot soups and 'comfort' foods. Delicious and, for me,more INVIGORATING! I find my mind shifting gears both to slow down and to be INSPIRED for new changes coming about. I actually get excited when I see leaves changing color, or falling from their tree or bush, indicating the

                                                                                           EVERGREENS OBSERVATIONS Last week, some of my family came to visit and we were 'out and about' the town much more than I have been for a very long time. Actually in about 4 years, because I moved into the village 4 years ago (on the 5th). I was OBSERVING myself in awe of the hustle and bustle virtually everywhere! It was like going to a movie or a circus perhaps watching the different 'shows'! I was OBSERVING many things, people, events, actions, and it was fascinating to me that this went on every single day in one form or another! I also OBSERVED that Nature was all around me to enjoy. Sometimes I wanted to just sneak off into the BEAUTY I saw and enjoy that! I also OBSERVED I didn't have to do  anything about anything except just enjoy it! Sometimes it was positively surreal in that I didn't feel I was a part of many things.  I didn't feel the need to join in  or do

FAVORITES I had a wonderful idea pop into my mind . . .naming my FAVORITE 'THINGS' just to bring them to consciousness! I LOVE  a great many 'things' and want to share them with you. To begin with, here are some of the most SIGNIFICANT events in my life. You might call them FAVORITES because they were s o  meaningful!  Graduating from college /teaching, working  in a dress shop in high school, marrying and having my children, having an organizing business for 22 years, working for an organization and co-ordinating workshops, having my 'colors done'. (This means having a professional guide me in the most becoming colors to wear and use in my environment.THIS changed my life in opening my eyes as to who I really am in terms of presentation!) FAVORITE COLOR   turquoise, FAVORITE FLOWER  Sarah Berhardt pink peony, FAVORITE OUTDOOR PLANT, Bouganvilla, FAVORITE  INDOOR PLANT, bird's nest ferns FAVORITE FOODS, soups and stews, FAVORITE BEVERAGE,black tea, FAVORITE

                                                                                                             BLUE DELPHINIUM ACCOMPLISHMENTS I have very recently ACCOMPLISHED something that means a great deal to me, invaluable  actually. A year ago on my birthday my son and daughter in love gave me a truly valuable gift. It was a gift of writing my life's journey for a year with STORYWORTH. At the end of the year, in July, when I completed all my 'stories', I received a printed copy of what I had written, including photographs. It was such a profound feeling when I received the book, knowing I had ACCOMPLISHED this endeavor and had something wonderful to show for it! STORYWORTH is a company that offers this 'gift' for anyone willing and able to write a 'story' a week either by answering a question they send or from the memories and experiences that you want to share. I did this not only for my own GRATIFICATION, but to share with family and friends. I have t