Julanne's Village Jewels

                                                                      TREES OUT OF ROCKS USELESS Whenever we might see a wonder  in the world like this photograph, we might think that it is USELESS. If we look more closely, we can see that it is indeed  a wonder in this world! We've seen many 'rocks' that are just rocks but to see such a huge one with trees, living, growing trees,  shooting up to the sky, many years old . . . is remarkable! I read once that when tree cutters are looking for the best trees to cut down, they check & see if they are strong, sturdy, fragrant and USEFUL for making furniture, doors, floors, etc. If they do not have these qualities, they are considered USELESS and are left alone. Fair enough. There have been times I  have felt USE...

                                                                                     WOODS     ORDINARY When I think of ORDINARY, I think of something familiar, customary or usual , nothing particularly out of the ORDINARY. Like this photo, do you see it as ORDINARY woods or EXTRAORDINARY WOODS? I have never seen leaves like the trees/bushes in the foreground that are shown here so I'd have to say they are extra 0RDINARY. Most woods I see are very similar, which makes them ORDINARY to me and I seem to always like them, just as they are. I personally feel I am ORDINARY and I'm very pleased with that feeling. When I see something or someone who is ORDINARY, I feel comfortable, and I could approach them if I chose to. I resonate ...

                                                                                                                                        ANGEL TRUMPET REFRAIN This is an ANGEL TRUMPET plant from my back yard before Village. I always think of a ballerina dancing when I see the "skirt" part of her ' dress' swaying in the breeze! When I was a little girl I remember I squeezed a flower & destroyed it and vowed never to deliberately do that again. I have grown to respect NATURE, flowers & the like. I know so much more now! That vow  has spil...

                                                                            MERANGERS                                                                              Dan Schmidt FORBEARANCE We are in the beginning of a New Year. I really love this time of year, the holidays are over and it is time to look forward to coming days and months. Each of us has our own experience with this, I know. I see it as a time to appreciate what I have enjoyed and let go of forgotten events, mistakes, omissions etc and create anew. I read about FORBEARANCE rec...

                                                                                 MANDALA HAPPY NEW YEAR! We are in the middle of the SEASON, technically, & I have found it to be very pleasant and quite low key.  I'm choosing my way of celebrating very differently than most folks and it suits me well . . .virtually no stress and certainly no rushing about! As I've said before I am a NATURE girl and I discovered a book I love, How to Read Nature by Tristan Gooley, from the library. I have the audiobook but it comes in a regular book as well. It is fascinating all the things he talks about to 'look out for' when out walking or anywhere.! Things to look for , listen for, anyway you can use your senses! A  real eye opener! A very special gift...

                                                                                 AMARILLAS SEASONS GREETINGS! It has been a while since I have written and I must say I have missed it very much. I am feeling a resurgence in the past few days and decided it is time for me to reach out and to share with you. I'm happy to say I am learning to take one day at a time, one moment actually for the most part, and to do what I  feel like doing, and that hasn't been much. One step at a time, baby steps as they say, and it is working.  For one thing this season is a challenge for me. I'm slowing down to the point where I have to be very selective about what I do. It is a tremendous relief to really hone in on myself and follow my heart. I do notice when...

                                                                                           GRATITUDE  Here is a beauty to behold! The colors and the scene are magnificent! Whenever I see anything like this I'm immediately sent into a swoon with the generosity of our planet! Since Thanksgiving is very near, it prompted me to write to share my feelings about GRATITUDE and Giving-thanks for oh so many things! I'm particularly thankful for my health, my gifts of functioning even if a bit slower than before. I'm feeling more assured about my health and my path to being the healthiest I can be. I'm thankful for my interests and accomplishments and my endeavors, even though there are some activities I either cannot do or c...